Practical Posterior Esthetic Dentistry

Course

Each participant will be treating their own patient at this program, being assisted by their own chairside in a environment similar to their own operatory. By the end of the weekend, they will be able to enjoy seeing results similar to the photographs below

Instructors

Dr. Ed Lowe DDS is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry as well as a member of the Ontario Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Society of Crown & Bridge Prosthodontics, the Canadian Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Mr. Nelson Rego owns and operates "Smile Designs by Rego", a progressive dental laboratory specializing in ceramics in Downey, California. Mr. Rego is a certified dental technician (CDT) who has studied with some of the best dentists and ceramists in dentistry today.

Description

DAY ONE:

Techniques: When to use direct composition or all-ceramics
Preparation Guidelines: Conservative parameters, amamentarium, simplified sequential protocol
High-Tech Workshops: Digital photography & Laser Dentistry

DAY TWO:

Material Selection: Learn how to choose the right material for the right indication
Adhesive Protocol: Reinforce remaining tooth structure,reduce chair time,ensure the long term durability
Predicable Placement: Standardized system for isolation, placement, bonding

DAY THREE:

Case Presentations: See examples of successfully completed cases spanning a variety of techniques and materials
Practice building: Tips and tricks for building the esthetic aspect of your restorative practice and increasing case acceptance

Learning Objectives

Ideal for dentists interested in increasing the esthetics and predictability of the posterior restorations they deliver to their patients. This live patient program will cover:

Techniques: Ensuing predictable outcomes with direct composite resin and all-ceramic restorations
Enhancing restorative longevity based on material selection/indication
Preventing restorative failures in the posterior region
Preparation and seating techniques
Adhesive protocol
Case presentation/practice building skills

Enrollment Limit

16 Doctors, each with one assistant and one patient. This course is taught in a small group setting to allow plenty of opportunity for one-on-one interaction with instructors.

Pre-requisite

Patient must be pre-screened to ensure suitability. Ideally, 1 to 3 restorations are planned with no risk of periodontal or endodontic complications. Study models, radiographs and treatment plan must be sent in prior to taking the course.

Case Selection, Preparation and Follow-up

1. Ideally, select a posterior quadrant with 2-3 onlays

2. Ensure that periodontal status is close to ideal and that risk of endodontic complication is minimal

3. Patient with uneventful medical history and awareness that they will be part of a group setting

4. Submissions prior to the program:

    a) Full mouth series of radiographs
    b) Study models
    c) photographs of the quadrant to be completed

5. Your choice to complete your patient’s dentistry at:

    a) no fee at all
    b) laboratory fee only
    c) laboratory fee and courtesy reduced clinical fee (offsets course tuition)

6. Orientation evening to be held prior to the actual clinical weekend to familiarize all participants with the TDLC facility, faculty, logistics of weekend.

7. At the end of the program, each participant will have access to a CD or web site of the 16 different treatment patient cases in the program with:

pre-treatment radiographs, photographs and study models
diagnosis and treatment plan
post-treatment radiographs, photographs and study models
detailed list of the technique, technology and instrumentation needed to achieve the most ideal result
marketing and coaching tips for the team to best support the successful delivery of this procedure
patient marketing literature and information
treatment planning and case presentation
introduction by the hygienist
visual aids – photos and teaching models
financial arrangements
post treatment strategies and approaches
follow-up validation at hygiene recare appointments

We are planning an optional follow-up session “down the road” to bring everyone together and discuss the happenings, questions and challenges since the program was delivered

Target Audience

Dentists who would like to take their proficiency in posterior restorations to the next level.

Course Date

Friday April 21 to Sunday April 23, 2006
Class hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fee

Fee: $4,995 (doctor and assistant)

Materials to Bring to the Course

Information will be provided before the course starts

To Register or for more information

Contact Steve Howe at HSAA, 1 (800) 268-6497 ext 224