Clinicians at the 72nd Annual Winter Clinic - Toronto Academy of ...

Of Interest to: Dentists Dental Hygienists Clinical Assistants Administrative Assistants Dental Technologists
Clinicians at the 72nd Annual Winter Clinic
8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Room 718B
Chair: Dr. Sheryl Lipton
Posterior Composite Resins
in 2009
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Room 718B
Chair: Dr. Mike Bulger
Technique Technique
Technique
John C. McManama, DDS
Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine
About the Speaker
Dr. John McManama is a professor in the Department of General
Dentistry at Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine
where he has received numerous awards and honors. He is the Director
of Programs and Courses at every level of the dental school and also
served as Chairman of the Department of Operative Dentistry. He is a
highly regarded international speaker having presented numerous programs
around the world on all areas of restorative dentistry with an
emphasis on conservative adhesive dentistry. Dr. McNanama also maintains
a general practice with the Restorative Dental Group of Cambridge.
About the Program
This course is intended to take a critical look at posterior resin based composite
restorations in 2009. The discussion will clarify and answer your
questions regarding the present use of composite resin and address the
issue of whether it has evolved to the point where composite resin is really
ready to replace amalgam and what the future holds.
You will learn
● Diagnose and treat incipient lesions
● Isolation techniques
● Minimally invasive preparation design
● Deep lesions and pulp capping
● Adhesive systems
● Matrix systems
● Flowable resins
● Placement and curing techniques
● Finishing and polishing
● Treatment planning – when not to use composite resin
About the Program
As restorative materials continue to evolve, how can we practice evidence
based dentistry when there doesn’t seem to be a lot of evidence out
there This course will focus on two issues: selecting the best materials
and using them properly.
You will learn
● How do PFM crowns, zirconium and pressed ceramics compare to cast
gold
● Restoration of endodontically treated teeth – when and how to use
posts
● Ceramic inlays and onlays – indications and techniques
● Veneers – ultra thin vs conventional
● Retraction and Impression techniques
● Luting agents and cementation techniques
● Bite registrations
● Post restorative sensitivity and its prevention
● Treating deep carious lesions
● Cervical sensitivity and how to treat it
Who should attend this program
Recommending and providing care to our patients requires a solid understanding
of the multitude of materials and techniques that continue to
evolve. All dentists, restorative dental hygienists and clinical assistants
engaged in the restoration of teeth will find this program thought provoking
and engaging .
Who should attend this program
Composite resins should only be considered when you know that you can
predictably do them well. An understanding of material properties, technique
and a recognition of its limitations is required. This program will be
highly regarded by all restorative dentists, restorative dental hygienists
and clinical assistants.
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