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JULY 18, 2008
Texas Brief AM
The Dynamics of Anterior Teeth: Form, Function,
and Esthetics

JACK I. SHIRLEY, D.D.S.
OVERVIEW
The clinician is spending more time taking care of anterior teeth. If the dentist is not bleaching them, he or she is covering them with beautiful porcelain. It is time to take a close look at what makes front teeth look beautiful and function correctly. Let’s see if form does follow function. In this course, Dr. Shirley will look at the anatomy of anterior teeth, the esthetics of anterior teeth, how to prepare anterior teeth for crowns and veneers, how to temporize anterior veneers and crowns, and how anterior teeth function.

OBJECTIVES
• Review the anatomy of anterior teeth
• Understand totally how anterior teeth are supposed to function
• Take a close look at what makes front teeth esthetically pleasing
• Preparation of anterior teeth -- crowns and veneers
• Simple methods of temporization
• A quick review of impression technique

PRESENTER
JACK I. SHIRLEY, D.D.S., received his DDS degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1979. He has maintained a private practice in San Antonio, Texas for over twenty years. Dr. Shirley has been associated with the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida for eighteen years. He has served as Associate Faculty for thirteen years and is President of the Board of Trustees and a member of the Board of Directors. Dr. Shirley has been selected to
represent the Pankey Institute through its speakers Bureau and can be heard through the national at numerous dental meetings speaking about Pankey philosophy, techniques, and the effectiveness of comprehensive care dentistry. He has a passion for dental education and a strong desire to help dentists reach their full potential.

TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM
Program: Friday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Dentist: $149.50

CREDIT (Course Code: 124513A)
AGD Code 250 Hours: 3
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