In this presentation, I will speak about the role of Rubber Dam isolation in modern restorative dentistry and how we can transform Rubber Dam from something that it’s often seen as being a hectic and complicated process into something that actually brings clarity and comfort and efficiency in daily protocols. If properly explained to the patient we can raise the case acceptance for preventive dentistry which means we can transform a one tooth approach into a full quadrant approach or even full mouth rehab by treating all problematic teeth not only the one that the patient is complaining about.

• To explain advantages of rubber dam isolation to both the practitioner & patient
• To teach tips & techniques to make rubber dam placement more efficient
• To show case examples and workflows for adhesive dentistry with rubber dam isolation

About the Speaker

Dr. Calin Pop

The 6 various fracture modes require different treatment options based on minimally invasive biomechanical and biomimetic principles. An understanding of the biomechanical functioning of teeth based on the compression dome concept, and how traditional cavity preparation designs interfere with natural stress distribution leads to an understanding of the 6 distinct fracture modes. Different fractures require completely different restorative techniques to safely stabilize the tooth as incorrect diagnosis can lead to failure.

• Learn about the compression dome concept and how teeth are designed to work in compression
• Disruption of the occlusal enamel leads to 6 potential fracture mechanisms.
• Learn about the different fracture mechanisms
• Understand the correct restorative techniques for each fracture modality.
• Compare the properties of composite resin versus luting resin as a cement for indirect restorations.
• Incorrect technique can lead to a failed clinical outcomeand unnecessary endo due to ongoing pulpal symptoms caused by unidentified unstable or wrongly treated fractures

About the Speaker

Dental Adhesives and Composites are integral components for modern dentistry and critical for minimally invasive dentistry. One of the leading researchers in the field, Dr. Ali Sadr, describes the strengths and weaknesses of these materials through is own research and collaborations with the renowned Tokyo Medical & Dental University. Dental bonding revolutionized the shape and content of clinical dentistry, presenting a strong and minimally invasive alternative to the traditional materials. The concepts of biomimetic restorations, natural tooth longevity and structural hierarchies have taken over the struggle of using stronger materials. Polymerization shrinkage still threatens the success of all kinds of adhesive restorations. Dr. Sadr’s research methodology based on optical coherence tomography (OCT) presents a systematic approach for simulation of clinical situation in laboratory research, where the bonded restoration is subject to challenges such as shrinkage stress and fatigue loading.

• Understand how composite polymerization shrinkage effects adhesives
• Understand how teeth fail structurally through fractures & cracks
• How conservatively reinforce structurally compromised teeth with adhesives, composites, and fiber reinforced composites such as Ribbond

About the Speaker

Alireza Sadr, DDS, PhD

Management of deep carious lesions has long focused on restorative challenges – while more recent evidence highlights options to retain pulp vitality while placing a longlasting restoration. The lecture will discuss such concepts; selective or stepwise carious tissue removal, the Hall Technique, and outline the biological rational behind them as well as the sound evidence supporting their clinical use.

• To Understand the Rationale Behind Carious Tissue Removal
• To describe different removal strategies
• To know the indications for each strategy
• To be able to choose between different methods to guide carious tissue removal

About the Speaker

Dr. Falk Schwendicke

In the last 40 years, dentistry has benefited from many advances in adhesives, composites, and ceramics that have allowed the profession to segue from a mechanical restorative goal to a biologic one. These materials provide clinicians with the ability to restore teeth in a minimally invasive manner and close to their original biomechanical function. Unfortunately, these materials are not often used to their full potential and are employed with only slight variations to more invasive traditional preparation designs. Why choose to do Non-Retentive Partial Coverage Ceramics? These restorations conserve more tooth structure, work in harmony with the natural biomechanics of the tooth, help extend the restorative life cycle of the tooth, and maximize the fracture resistance of ceramic materials. In this course Dr. Schiffenhaus will review advanced adhesive techniques, material science, biomechanics, diagnosis, & preparation design related to Biomimetic & Advanced Adhesive Restorative Dentistry.

CE Objectives

• Understand the Pro's & Con's of Traditional, Conventional, & Advanced Adhesive Approaches to Restorative Dentistry
• Understand how Biomechanics, Engineering, & Material Science can help in diagnosis & restoration of teeth
• Understand the impact of preparation design on pulp survival following restorative treatment
• Learn the advantages of Non-Retentive Ceramic Preparation Design

About the Speaker

Dr. Steve Schiffenhaus DMD MS MA

There is myth that Cadcam users have to prep the tooth in a very aggressive manner to have successful restorations. This statement is far from true as in todays cadcam world there are so many materials available . The preparation employed should be  defect driven and the material chosen should compliment the preparation 

• Learn the different materials available in Todays cadcam arena.
• Learn the physical properties of these materials.
• Learn how the preparation dictates the use of material.
• Learn the different kind of preparations from partial to full occlusal coverage 

About the Speaker

During this short webinar we will understand key concepts such as shrinkage, C-factor, and polymerization behavior when it comes to posterior direct restorations. By walking through steps of a detailed study on large posterior direct restorations, we will learn the advantage of incorporating fiber re-enforced composite material as dentin replacement. We will learn how this technique can allows us to create large direct restorations which do not suffer from side effects of C-factor, and additionally, match the fatigue compatibility of indirect restorations. 

• Properly select cases that are ideal for direct composite veneering
  versus indirect porcelain veneers.
• Understand the long term benefits of preserving tooth structure for the
  future
• Perform simple layering for beautiful optical effects that rival natural
  teeth.
• Develop the language skills and the tools to educate their patients for
  a higher case acceptance
• Develop a fee structure to make direct restorations as profitable as
  indirect procedures.

About the Speaker

Dr. Mehrdad Razaghy

Adhesive procedures have changed the way to restore endodontically treated teeth
(ETT). Nevertheless, during the multiple clinical sessions necessary for root canal
treatment and tooth restoration, clinicians end up removing sound dental tissues
unnecessarily. The goal of this presentation is to present an alternative approach by
performing dentin hybridization and biobase prior to root canal (re)treatment. Dentin
bond strength optimization and fracture resistance improvement will be addressed.
This technique is known as Immediate Pre-endo Dentin Sealing (IPDS).

• To comprehend the reasons and steps of Immediate Pre-endo Dentin Sealing
  (IPDS) in teeth to be submitted to root canal (re)treatment.
• To address the effect of IPDS on the bond strength to dentin exposed to
  endodontic chemicals.
• To address the effect of IPDS with biobase on the fracture resistance of tooth
  undergoing root canal (re)treatment.

About the Speaker

Marco Aurélio de Carvalho, DDS, MSc, PhD

The life of the tooth over the life of the restoration. Modern dentists need to understand that teeth and tooth structure are the key for improving the forecast of what we do in dentistry, the power and resistance of the restoration is secondary. Currently we can preserve healthy tooth structure by sealing it with advanced bonding techniques. This is the driving force of biomimetic dentistry, preserve tissue, hopefully all of it. In this lecture we will discuss options, possibilities, for the reconstruction of the so called "hopeless teeth" with a bonded structural perspective.

CE Objectives

• Comprehend the importance of preserving tooth structure in ETT
• Understand the advantages of creating strong bonded foundations without the use of posts
• Construct strong and stable adhesive interphases in dentin
• Create fiber reinforced build ups in ETT for indirect restorations in posterior and anterior teeth

About the Speaker

Dr. Jorge Aravena Diaz

Matrixology is fundamental to successful composite placement, and often one of the hardest steps. In this lecture you will learn practical tips and techniques for a range of matrixing scenarios encountered in everyday practice.

CE Objectives

• Understand the goals and challenges of matrixology
• Learn how to simplify complex class 2 scenarios
• Learn how to modify bands to create the Gergis Matrix for DME
• Learn several approaches to manage deep margins

About the Speaker

Dr Bill Gergis

This course will give instruction on fundamentals of photography, discuss settings, differences between flashes, lenses, and other necessary equipment. We will also show simple techniques to take consistently framed photos and display their importance in marketing. Finally, we will showcase the importance of photography when communicating with patients and laboratories, as well as explore the newest and high tech shade communication methods.

• Understand basic camera settings and equipment as well as take a consistent series of intra oral and extra oral photos
• Understand the importance of photography in order to elevate communication with patients and laboratories 

About the Speaker

Adamo E. Notarantonio, DDS, FICOI, FAACD

A truly modern approach to smile rehabilitation shall be “patient centered” (rather
than “dental fashion” oriented), “specific, tooth-by-tooth” driven (rather than following a
“mono-therapy” approach leading to use only one restoration type) and aiming to “natural
beauty” (rather than “stereotyped artificial aesthetics”).

This program will then focus on modern layering/shading concepts to identify the most efficient approach for single and multiple restorations. Attendees will learn about the clinical protocols to achieve high aesthetic results with direct bonding using the ”golden standard” 2-layer approach (Natural Layering Concept) with use of effect shades for polychromatic restorations. Some aspects of finishing and polishing procedures will complete this presentation.

About the Speaker

Dr. Didier Dietschi

Dr Didier Dietschi was licensed in 1984 and got his doctoral and Privat Docent
degrees in 1988 and 2004, respectively, at the University of Geneva, Switzerland.
He also got a PhD degree in 2003 at the University of ACTA, Netherlands.
Following a 6-year period of full time teaching and research activity in
Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, he started a part time activity in a
private office in Geneva, dedicated to aesthetic restorative dentistry. He holds
now positions of adjunct Professor at CASE Western University (USA) and senior
lecturer at the University of Geneva. Dr. Dietschi has published over 125 clinical and scientific papers and book chapters on adhesive and aesthetic restorations; he also co-authored the book “Adhesive Metal-free Restorations”, edited in 1997 by Quintessence and
translated in 7 languages. His new 2volume textbook entitled “TOOTH WEAR –
Interceptive treatment approach with minimally invasive protocols” is due to be
launched early 2023. Dr. Dietschi is internationally acclaimed for his theoretical and practical
teaching programs on adhesive & aesthetic restorations.

Teaching Method: Self-Paced/Video/Web Mediated
Conflict of Interest Statement: Dr. Dietschi has no conflicts

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) through the THE BAARD INSTITUTE. THE BAARD INSTITUTE LLC is approved for awarding FAGD/MAGD credit.

Lesson Length: 90 min
CE credit: 1.5 hours (self-instruction)
Release Date: 3/15/22
Review Date: 3/15/22
Expiration/Availability Date: 4/15/22

 
Since the birth of restorative dentistry, the devoted practitioner has studied,

• Properly select cases that are ideal for direct composite veneering
  versus indirect porcelain veneers.
• Understand the long term benefits of preserving tooth structure for the
  future
• Perform simple layering for beautiful optical effects that rival natural
  teeth.
• Develop the language skills and the tools to educate their patients for
  a higher case acceptance
• Develop a fee structure to make direct restorations as profitable as
  indirect procedures.

About the Speaker