Restorative Update 2010

Jeff J. Brucia, DDS

This course is co-sponsored by Seattle-King County and Snohomish County Dental Societies

Course Description:

Restorative care demands continuous learning in the areas of material science and restorative technique. It is estimated that more than 80% of restorative failures are due to clinical error. The continuous evolution in adhesive materials and techniques combined with the ever-increasing demands for aesthetic restorations has made tooth colored dentistry a quality option for every treatment plan. The numerous choices in restorative materials has confused the clinician as to what is best indicated in a given situation. This lecture course provides an overview of the restorative options you should be considering today as well as a comprehensive discussion of the ever-changing world of dentinal adhesives. Dr. Brucia has lectured internationally on this subject and will guide you through the collection of materials and techniques available today for providing both direct and indirect restorations that will meet your patients expectations for quality dental care.

Course Objectives:

• Review the options available in adhesive systems including the new advancements in Glass Ionomers.
• Eliminate the frustration of post-operative sensitivity and restorative failure.
• Discuss the materials and techniques for Class I, II & V restorations.
• Techniques and materials for repairing porcelain fractures.
• Discuss predictable esthetic results with anterior implants.
• Techniques for the preparation, impressions, temporization, lab communication, material selection and cementation of indirect restorations.

Instructor:

Dr. Brucia is a graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry where he is currently an Assistant Professor of Dental Practice. He is practicing Aesthetic and Restorative dentistry full time in San Francisco, California. Dr. Brucia is the Co-Director of the FACE institute where he chairs the department of Aesthetics and Adhesive Material Science. His focus is to build a partnership between gnathology, occlusion and adhesion. He is also on the faculty of several university based postgraduate programs in Aesthetic Dentistry. In 2005, Dr. Brucia was elected to membership in the American Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. He has also been selected by Dentistry Today as one of the top clinicians in dental continuing education today. Dr. Brucia is currently chair of the CDA Board of Managers, Scientific Sessions. As a published author of clinical articles, he has worked as a guest editor and a clinical reviewer for several journals. He has received Fellowships in the American and International College of Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry International, the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the Doctoral Degree with Delta Sigma Delta. He has worked as a developer and evaluator for new materials with several manufactures and laboratories.

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University of Washington designates this activity for 6 continuing education credits.