Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 2 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 250.
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 will provide participants with an overview of considerations for cementing and bonding today’s restorations. It particularly offers overall insight into cement classifications, preparation requirements for conventional vs. adhesive cementation, cement requirements based on restoration material, and surface treatment of the tooth and restoration. Finally, participants will learn to recognize and identify products for use when cementing and bonding certain types of restorations and why they are indicated for specific case.
Description of Speaker:
Dr. Franklin Shull is a native of South Carolina, earning his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina and his dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He then completed a general practice residency at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.
Dr. Shull is a member and fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Southeastern Prosthodontic Society. He is a member and past president of the South Carolina AGD and a member and past president of The Greater Columbia Dental Society.
Dr. Shull is on the teaching faculty at the L.D. Pankey Institute where he teaches the Aesthetics Continuum. He also holds faculty appointments at Palmetto Health Richland General Practice Residency, Georgia Health Sciences University School of Dentistry.
Dr. Shull has published multiple dental articles and lectures throughout the United States on aesthetics and dental materials, including adhesives, composites and ceramics, and dental photography. All of Dr. Shull's lectures are based on current literature and are filled with clinical photography.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
- Identify various factors like restorative material, tooth preparation, isolation, etc., that influence cement selection.
- Understand the classification of cements.
- Explain different techniques for cementation and bonding.
- Discuss the types of products that can be used to efficiently and effectively cement and bond modern restorations.
Disclosure:
This CE activity is supported by an educational grant from Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

Farran Media is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association
to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not
approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards
of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at
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Farran Media is a nationally approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2019 to 12/31/2022.
Provider ID# 304396
This activity meets the educational criteria required for verifiable Continuing Professional Development under the General Dental Council Lifelong Learning scheme and represents 2 hours of verifiable CPD.
Legal Disclaimer:
The CE provider (Farran Media) uses reasonable care in selecting and
providing content that is accurate. The CE provider, however, does not
independently verify the content or materials. The CE provider does not
represent that the instructional materials are error-free or that the content
or materials are comprehensive. Any opinions expressed in the materials are
those of the author of the materials and not the CE provider. Completing one or
more continuing education courses does not provide sufficient information to
qualify the participant as an expert in the field related to the course topic
or in any specific technique or procedure. The instructional materials are
intended to supplement, but are not a substitute for, the knowledge, expertise,
skill and judgment of a trained health care professional.
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.
For any questions, please contact Howard Goldstein, DMD, Director of Continuing Education
at hogo@dentaltown.com