Efficient All Ceramic Preparations

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 2 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 612.

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

Synopsis:
This course describes both the key factors in preparing teeth for all ceramic restorations; crowns, inlays, onlays and veneers. A vast array of different ceramic options, and preparation options are detailed. Main reasons for ceramic failures are also detailed, allowing the clinician to preplan restorations for success.

The concept of fabricating a "gameplan" to create quality preparations efficiently is also detailed. This allows the clinician to reduce patient chair time while increasing predictability of the final restoration. Case studies also serve as an aid to demonstrate several clinical difficulties and how to meet these challenges.

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

• Identify the preparation requirements for all ceramic crowns, inlays, onlays and veneers
• Describe the main factors that lead to all ceramic restoration failure and how to avoid them
• Select an appropriate ceramic type for the vast majority of all ceramic preparations
• Develop a gameplan to create high quality all ceramic preparations more efficiently

Description of Speaker:
A 1999 graduate of the University of Minnesota Dental School, Dr. Bryan Laskin operates a successful private practice in Wayzata, Minnesota. The practice, named Lake Minnetonka Dental, has a keen focus on efficient, esthetic restorative dentistry. The goal of the practice is to exceed expectations, using the latest technology in a friendly, comforting environment. Dr. Laskin is a basic and advanced Patterson-certified CEREC trainer and Sirona Beta-tester, co-founder and moderator of the Minnesota CEREC and Galileos Study Clubs, as well as developer of OperaPager, the world’s simplest intra-office communication system.

Disclosure:
Dr. Laskin declares that neither he nor any member of his family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program nor have a financial interest in any commercial products or services discussed in this article.

Legal Disclaimer:
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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.

State CE Requirements:
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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