Balancing Esthetics and Function of Direct Composite Restorations

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 254.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:
Join Dr. Jason Olitsky as he shares his philosophy for creating beautiful smiles with one of today’s contemporary direct composite materials. Learn how he balances patient demands for esthetics with the functional requirements of long-lasting, well-performing direct composite restorations.

During this technique-centered webinar, Dr. Olitsky will showcase posterior composite placement as well as diastema closure and direct anterior bonding involving multiple teeth. He will share his secrets to making composite materials blend invisibly with surrounding dentition, discuss application techniques and solve post-operative sensitivity issues.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• 1. Demonstrate the universal applications of Tetric EvoCeram in anterior and posterior cases.
• 2. Propose simplified techniques to maximize esthetics of a nanofill restorative composite.
• 3. Application protocols to minimize sensitivity in composite restorative applications.
• 4. Demonstrate proven systems for long lasting restorations.

Description of Speaker:
Dr. Jason Olitsky is a 2001 graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry. He is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He lectures on portrait and clinical photography, marketing, and principles of smile design. He was a clinical mentor with The Hornbrook Group and currently lectures and clinically mentors hands-on live patient cosmetic programs with Gold Dust Clinical Mastery. He is adjunct faculty at Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. Dr. Olitsky has published articles in The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry Today and Dental Town Magazine. He has been a featured cosmetic dentist in national magazines such as: In Style, Woman’s Health, Self, Fitness, Real Simple and Shape Magazine. He is currently Vice President and director of marketing for the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is co-author of the newly released book called The Naked Tooth: What Cosmetic Dentists Don’t Want You To Know. Dr. Olitsky maintains a private practice with wife Colleen in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Disclosure:
Dr. Olitsky has received an honorarium from Ivoclar Vivadent.

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Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.

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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.

CE Contact
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at nareg@farranmedia.com