The ABC’s of Restorations for Dental Assistants: Adhesion, Bands, and Composites

Thursday, January 30, 2025

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Course Code:

328TL

Cost:

$130.00

Credits:

3

CE Hours

Assistant
Lecture

Created for all levels of dental assistants, this course will review basics of restorative procedures to provide predictable, consistent and superior patient care. 


Confused about what each component really does? Not sure when total/self/selective etch is used? Convinced yet your practice needs to get onboard with sectionals? Think all flowables are the same?


Clinical tips for success and other suggestions will be included in this course as well as troubleshooting daily challenges faced while attempting to serve our patients best and "do it the right way".  

Speakers

After this course attendees will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast generations of dental adhesives; explain basic functions of each component and when to use them
  • Discuss when and why total/self/selective etch is used
  • Examine criteria for properly placed matrix systems and the difference sectional systems make
  • Understand material choices, placement, finishing, and polishing techniques for composite restorations and why each step is vital for long term success
  • Troubleshoot daily challenges faced while attempting to serve our patients best and "do it the right way"
  • Identify causes of post-operative sensitivity and potential failure
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