Additional Continuing Education Courses

at the Philadelphia Hilton City Avenue Hotel

4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA (formerly known as the Twelve Caesars Hotel)

(these courses not part of CE package)

CE 67 /
CE 68

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

"Mastering Adhesion Dentistry and the Direct and Indirect Esthetic Restoration: Enhancing the Esthetics and Function of Teeth"

Alan M. Atlas, D.M.D., Philadelphia, PA

Presented in cooperation with Kerr

A morning lecture (75 attendees maximum) and an afternoon hands-on program (limited to 40 attendees who attend the morning lecture)

Lecture Only (CE 67)

Lecture - 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
$75.00 - PCDS member & staff
$100 all others.

Full-day program (CE 68)

Hands-on program - 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
$185 - PCDS members
$225 all others
(Full-day attendance includes lunch)

There are four major elements that will determine the success of direct and indirect esthetic restorations: tooth preparation, material choice, placement technique and curing method. This presentation will examine the scientific evidence to determine how each element will play a critical role in the professional’s decision making process when determining which materials, systems and techniques are best to utilize when doing direct and indirect esthetic restorations.

Tooth preparation, choice of materials, placement and curing methods for direct posterior composite restorations and indirect all ceramic restorations
The most up-to-date scientific analysis of dentin bonding agents with indication of which systems to utilize
Research based application techniques for improving adhesion, reducing polymerization shrinkage and post-operative sensitivity
Comparison of CAD-CAM technologies, all-ceramic and Zirconium systems with specific indication for each
Treatment planning minimal to no-preparation porcelain laminate veneers
Simple and predictable smile design methods

The hands-on workshop will provide techniques for successful direct posterior Class I and II composite resins and Class V restorations, utilizing scientific based data.

restoration of direct posterior composites with several techniques and materials utilized and compared
how to get precise and consistent contacts and excellent long term results
finishing and polishing techniques

CE 69

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

CPR RECERTIFICATION

Adult/Child/Infant CPR Training by Cardiac Care & Safety

1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Tuition: $50.00/person (Attendance limited to 50 persons; lunch not included)

FREE VALET or SELF-PARKING for these programs.

To register for any of these courses, see Reservation Form.

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