Is Overdenture the New Denture? Exploring the Future of Removable Restorations
Saturday, April 25
9 AM - Noon
3 CDE Credits - DDS, DH, DA
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Tired of dentures that rock, float or disappoint? You're not alone – and neither are your patients. In this fast-paced and practical session, Roberto Macedo explores why implant overdentures are quickly becoming the new standard in removable prosthetics. From case selection and implant positioning to attachment systems and esthetic considerations, you'll get real-world strategies that improve retention, function and patient satisfaction. Whether you're already offering overdentures or just getting started, this course will give you the tools – and the inspiration – to elevate your removable game.
Course Objectives:
1. Confidently select the ideal post and core for each clinical situation.
2. Understand alternative treatment options with ideal long-term success rates.
3. Master post and core cementation technique.
*This lecture is mandatory if you are registered for the Overdenture Hands-On Workshop.*
PRESENTER:
Roberto Macedo, DDS, M.S., Ph.D.
Roberto Macedo is a third generation prosthodontist with more than 24 years of experience in complex restorative, esthetic and implant dentistry. He served as director of the esthetic dentistry curriculum at Oregon Health & Science Univeristy. Macedo is founder of the Advanced Center for Cosmetic Dentistry and co-founder of B.E.S.T. Dental Studio in St. Petersburg, Florida. He has been published in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to textbooks and secured research grants in dental materials and adhesive technologies. A respected speaker, he lectures nationally and internationally on smile design, treatment planning and minimally invasive protocols. Known for integrating scientific rigor with clinical artistry, Macedo collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver predictable, patient-centered outcomes while remaining committed to advancing dental education and excellence in prosthodontic care.
Conflict of Interest: None listed
