OVERVIEW
This program will review current restorative materials and the rationale
for selection and clinical use of the most appropriate material in
varying clinical situations. The confusion between marketing and evidence-based
dentistry will be made clear. Aspects to be discussed include: selection
of adhesive systems; microfill, hybrid and nanofilled composites; glass
ionomers, resin modified glass ionomers and compomers as liners, luting
agents and restoratives; bleaching; direct pulp capping with calcium
hydroxide
or adhesive agents; biocompatibility of tooth colored restorations;
esthetic alternatives such as indirect composite, porcelain inlays/onlays/crowns
and their
clinical techniques. The application of color in dentistry, principles
of smile design and clinical restoration of cosmetic cases for the
general dentist will be described and illustrated in detail. Updated
information on bisphosphonates in dentistry will be presented.
OBJECTIVES
This session will enable the participant to confidently and accurately
determine shades and accomplish simple and complex restorations using
composite resin. This hands-on session will allow participants to restore
Class I and Class II posterior composites with dentin and enamel replacement,
occlusal groove resin tints and the optimal matrix system. In addition,
a Class IV and anterior facial composite veneer will be restored with
lifelike translucency, dentin and enamel replacement, enamel craze
lines and characterization. Finishing and polishing techniques will
be refined to ensure maximum esthetics and longevity of the restorations.
PRESENTER
CHARLES W. WAKEFIELD, D.D.S., received his dental degree from the University
of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry in 1971. During his
career in the United States Army Dental Corps, he completed a two-year
Advanced General Dentistry Residency at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He is
currently a Tenured Professor in the Department of General Dentistry
and Director of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency
Program at the Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A & M Health
Science Center at Dallas, Texas. In addition to his academic appointments
and research, he is also a Consultant to the Commission on Dental Accreditation
with the American Dental Association.
Prior to joining the Baylor College of Dentistry, Dr. Wakefield served
as the Director of Advanced Education in the General Dentistry Residency
Program and Director of the Division of Operative Dentistry at the
College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston,
from 1993 to 1995.
TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM
Program: Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio, Dental School
TUITION
Dentist: $249.50
CREDIT (Course Code: 124387A)
AGD Code: 250 Hours: 7 |
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