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Alter the Tooth Life Cycle
Date(s)Troy Schmedding, DDS, AAACD
Subject: 610 Fixed Prosthodontics
Credits: 1
Method: Lecture
Thursday, Nov. 13: 7–8 p.m. CST
Audience: Dentists
Fee: $37.50 (students and residents); $75 (members); $125 (nonmembers)
Description
Effective implementation of minimally invasive protocols requires we customize design preparation based on tissue integrity. This course will present advanced adhesion techniques and materials, supported by key research, that support protocols you can implement on Monday that minimize the removal of healthy tissue and maximize marginal seal. Simply put, this is “responsible dentistry.”
Learning Objectives
- Prepare designs for minimal removal of tooth structure.
- Understand immediate dentin seal and its value.
- Prepare marginal elevation to create predictability.
- Gain knowledge of predictable temporization for minimally invasive preparations.
Troy Schmedding, DDS, AAACD, maintains a private practice in Walnut Creek, California, focusing on esthetic and functional dentistry. Schmedding was a course director at the University of the Pacific and has published numerous articles on the topics of restorative materials and protocol-driven dentistry. An accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he lectures both nationally and internationally on esthetic, restorative and adhesive dentistry. Schmedding shares his knowledge with numerous dental manufacturers, helping to stimulate new product development for our profession.