Adhesive Dentistry - Maximizing the Placement of Anterior and Posterior Composites
Friday, April 24
2 - 5 PM
3 CDE Credits – DDS, DH, DA, AUX
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The use of composite resin material as a direct restorative for anterior and posterior restorations has dramatically increased in the marketplace. With self-etching technology emerging as a viable alternative to traditional techniques and the development of new technology to assist clinicians with bulk-fill techniques, it is easy to get confused and fall behind. This course will attempt to make sense of all the products and techniques available in today’s marketplace and will focus on materials and their applications as well as a brief review of some of the literature. Emphasis will be placed on new developments in the composite area as well as outline what developments to watch for in the coming years.
Course Objectives:
1. Understand self-etching principles and how they are applied to composite resins.
2. How to reproduce natural tooth characteristics using composite resins.
3. How to improve the appearance and longevity of composite restorations.
4. Understand what is required of materials to be utilized for bulk-fill and how to place them correctly.
5. Understand proper placement techniques that maximize clinical outcomes and esthetics.
6. How to control post-op sensitivity.
7. Understand the mechanisms of bonding systems and learn how to control sensitivity.
8. Understand the differences between the various composites available to clinicians.
*This lecture is mandatory if you are registered for the Adhesive Dentistry Hands-On Workshop on Saturday morning.*
PRESENTER:
Marc Geissberger, DDS, M.A., CPT
Marc Geissberger taught at University of the Pacific for 30 years and served as chair of their Integrated Reconstructive Dental Sciences Department for 15 years. He ran Pacific’s prestigious complex and esthetic rehabilitation program. He is a fellow of the American Dental Education Association’s leadership institute, researcher and published author in the areas of dental materials, contemporary fixed prosthodontics and esthetic dentistry. He has lectured nationally and internationally in the areas of adhesive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, photography, ceramic, fixed prosthodontics and treatment planning. Geissberger serves as a consultant for many dental materials companies and helps guide product development. During his 30 years in academia, he has maintained a private practice geared toward restorative dentistry with his brother. A member of the Catapult Group, Geissberger has been awarded fellowship in the International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He has won several teaching awards and has presented over 450 lectures and hands-on workshops to colleagues in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Peru, Denmark, and Taiwan.
Conflict of Interest: None listed
