Hands-On Demand™ Courses

Beautiful Class V Restorations: Predictable and Simplified

Instructor: Dr. Marc Geissberger

As individuals retain teeth longer than ever before, Class V lesions have become more prevalent. There are multiple types of lesions caused by erosion, abfraction, toothbrush abrasion, or a combination of these. This two-hour Hands-On Demand interactive course will introduce participants to techniques and materials that will streamline the Class V restoration. Particular attention will be paid to preparation design, bonding protocols, placement techniques and polishing. This will be accomplished using both lecture format and demonstration.

2 HOURS | 2 CE CREDITS

Functional and Esthetic Peg Lateral Resin Technique and Polishing

Instructor: Dr. Dimple Desai

Discover the art of transforming peg lateral microdontia into a stunning masterpiece!  Learn the conservative and esthetic direct resin technique to achieve perfect proportion and symmetry.  Step by step, you will be guided through tooth preparation, proper isolation and sequential layering of composite resin and tints. Unleash your artistic side as you master correct contours, line angles, primary and secondary anatomy, culminating in a mesmerizing final polish.  Elevate your skills and creative captivating symmetrical laterals with confidence and finesse.

2 HOURS | 2 CE CREDITS

Post-Endodontic Restorations: Efficient Void-Free Post & Cores

Instructor: Dr. Manfred Friedman

This course will walk participants through the restorative principles that will ensure long-term success. An algorithm will be presented to identify when a fiber post and core should be placed in the endodontically treated tooth. Having completed the hands-on component the participant will experience a very efficient and cost-effective technique for providing a void-free post and core.

1.5 HOURS | 1.5 CE CREDITS

Esthetic Class lll & Peg Lateral Direct Restoration

Instructor: Dr. Marcos Vargas

The participants will be guided step-by-step through shade selection, tooth preparation, bonding, matrix adaptation, creating proximal contacts, layering, contouring and polishing to conservatively, predictably and successfully build up peg laterals and large Class III preparations utilizing direct resin composite.

2 HOURS | 2 CE CREDITS

Restoring the Discolored Central Incisor

Instructor: Dr. Bob Margeas

This Hands-On Demand course will teach you how to use opaquers to raise the value of the tooth, without creating too bright of a tooth. You will also learn the use of tints to create incisal translucency. These techniques can be incorporated immediately into your practice for profitability.

2 HOURS | 2 CE CREDITS

Mastering the Class IV Restoration

Instructor: Dr. Bob Margeas

The step-by-step Hands-On Demand course focusing on Dr. Margeas's layering technique and rationale for the selection of opacities and translucent composite. Learn efficient polishing and surface texturizing techniques to ensure a natural esthetic result.

2 HOURS | 2 CE CREDITS

Freehand Diastema Closure

Instructor: Dr. Bob Margeas

The Hands-On Demand, step-by-step course focuses on Dr. Margeas’s simplified technique that quickly establishes ideal width, proximal contact and contour without removing any tooth structure. Learn polishing and surface texturing that will produce natural-looking long term restorations.

2 HOURS | 2 CE CREDITS

Mastering the Class ll Restoration

Instructor: Dr. Marc Geissberger

In this Hands-On Demand course, you will learn the technique of producing predictable, beautiful life-like Class II restorations mimicking the natural tooth in every way. In addition to demonstrating how to achieve zero post-op sensitivity and natural proximal contacts every time, this restorative technique produces ideal occlusal anatomy and contacts prior to final light curing!

2 HOURS | 2 CE CREDITS

The Direct-Indirect Composite Resin Veneer

Instructor: Dr. Newton Fahl

This Hands-On Demand course will introduce and discuss the use of composite resins for addressing anterior esthetic challenges through a direct-indirect approach, in which restorations are directly sculpted and indirectly bonded. The technique congregates the artistry and the layering concepts of direct composites with the advantages of indirect protocols.

2 HOURS | 2 CE CREDITS 

Beyond the Prep: Recognizing the Importance of an Ideal Temporary

(Limited Time Availability)

Instructor: Dr. Chad Duplantis

Multiple areas of indirect restorative dentistry exist that can adversely affect the final outcome if not done properly. The preparation and temporization of an indirect restoration are often overlooked but can both contribute to a successful outcome and is especially important in fixed prosthodontics. This step-by-step hands-on course can be incorporated immediately into your practice and cut down on chair time during the fabrication of the temporary.

2 HOURS | 2 CE CREDITS 

Invisible Class IV Incisal Restoration with Dr. Fred Peck

Instructor: Dr. Fred Peck

This Hands-On Demand course will introduce and discuss the method for restoring a Class IV incisal fracture or adding length to an anterior tooth, utilizing bonding techniques. The procedure to be completed utilizes the latest in composite resins, of different translucencies. The use of a putty matrix as an invaluable tool will be reviewed. Proper color mapping and shade selections integrated into the restoration, along with techniques for proper finishing and polishing will be taught.

2 HOURS | 2 CE CREDITS 

Optimizing Isolation & Digital Workflow 

Instructor: Dr. Devin McClintock

This Hands-On Demand course will introduce and discuss the method of combining the use of the rubber dam with the incorporation of technology into everyday dentistry will be emphasized. Several rubber dam placement techniques will be outlined and demonstrated in addition to learning how to integrate rubber dam’s use with your scanning protocol. Along with scanning, the benefits of partial coverage restorations will be also discussed with an emphasis on semi-indirect composite onlays.

2 HOURS | 2 CE CREDITS