Beauty and the Beast of Dental Esthetics
Date(s)Description
This presentation covers smile design, analyzing facial and dental features, color/material selection, and balancing esthetics with function. In short, it will outline a comprehensive approach to cosmetic dentistry, where technical skill and artistic vision combine to overcome challenges and create beautiful, healthy smiles.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the intricate details of the face, lips, gums and teeth to understand the core principles of esthetics.
- Recognize and understand the unique difficulties and limitations that come with the various types of esthetic challenges.
- Understand the techniques that help guide the patient and the dental lab toward achieving the desired final esthetic outcome.
Speaker Bio
LTC Steven E. Handel, DMD, FACP, FAAMP, FAGD, is a U.S. Army prosthodontist and academic leader. He has authored 23 peer-reviewed publications, serves as associate editor for the Journal of Prosthodontics and lectures internationally. A Temple University graduate (summa cum laude), he is board-certified, helped establish a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)–accredited prosthodontic advanced education in general dentistry residency program, completed a maxillofacial prosthodontics fellowship and currently serves as assistant program director of the U.S. Army Prosthodontic Residency.