Description:
ELIZABETH GRIFFIS, DDS, MS
FROM WAX-UP TO FABRICATION: MASTERING ESTHETIC CERAMICS
This course provides a comprehensive approach to esthetic dentistry by integrating the principles of smile design with the latest in digital workflows. Attendees will learn how to evaluate facial proportions, occlusion, and function to create customized, harmonious smiles. From initial wax-up to final fabrication, the lecture offers practical strategies for achieving natural-looking restorations through precise restoration anatomy and color characterization. Whether using in-house CAD/CAM systems or collaborating with a dental laboratory, clinicians will gain the tools needed to deliver predictable, high-quality esthetic outcomes.
Learn to:
- apply the 10 fundamental rules of smile esthetics
- gather and utilize key diagnostic information for patient esthetic evaluations
- leverage CAD/CAM technology to design and fabricate predictable anterior ceramic restorations
JASON M. BULLOCK, DMD
CONSIDERATIONS FOR HIGHEST QUALITY RESTORATIVE OUTCOMES
This comprehensive course presents key techniques, material choices, and clinical strategies to consistently achieve excellence in restorative dentistry. Covering a broad range of topics from direct composites to CAD/CAM and indirect restorations attendees will gain insights into material science, prepa- ration design, and adhesive protocols that directly impact clinical longevity and patient satisfaction. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, reduce post-operative sensitivity, and implement evidence-based solutions for predictable success.
Learn to:
- evaluate the critical factors influencing long-term outcomes, including material selection, prep design, and bonding techniques
- analyze innovations in composite resins, ceramics, and bioactive materials for optimal restorative performance
- apply proven protocols to enhance bond strength, minimize sensitivity, and ensure restoration durability
- recognize and address common clinical challenges in restorative
- procedures
STEVEN J. LOHMEIER, DMD
MASTERING THIRD MOLARS AND TOUGH EXTRACTIONS
This practical, technique-driven lecture equips general dentists with the skills and confidence to handle difficult extractions including third molars with greater efficiency and fewer complications. Through a structured, step-by-step approach, attendees will learn how to assess cases, design effective flaps, and utilize bone removal and sectioning techniques that minimize trauma and improve surgical outcomes. Key anatomical landmarks, common intraoperative challenges, and post-operative care strategies will be reviewed to help clinicians avoid complications such as nerve injury, sinus perforation, and root fractures. The session also emphasizes decision-making around referrals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Learn:
- a step-by-step method for assessing, planning, and performing surgical extractions, including flap design, bone removal, and tooth sectioning
- to identify critical anatomical structures to reduce the risk of nerve injury,
- sinus involvement, and root fractures
- to manage intraoperative challenges such as fractured roots and excessive bleeding with greater predictability
- to select and use efficient instrumentation and techniques to reduce chair time and improve surgical outcomes
