LTC Steven E. Handel, DMD, FACP, FAAMP, FAGD
Subject: 780 Esthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry
Credits: 1
Method: Lecture
Thursday, March 12: 7–8 p.m. CDT
Audience: Dentists, Students, Residents, Specialists, New Dentists
Fee: Free (Region 17 members); $37.50 (students and residents); $75 (members); $125 (nonmembers)
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.
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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.
Additional Information
This course is brought to you by Region 17.
