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.
The fee to view the entire series is $89. This cost includes all fees to take all exams and claim your CE credits.
Synopsis:
The challenge of keeping up with the rapidly evolving array of options in esthetic restorative dentistry can be daunting. It is critical that both the dentist and the dental laboratory technician maintain an understanding of the indications and limitations of the various systems.
In this presentation, discussed are the indirect restorative materials available, and the strengths and weaknesses of each. Additionally, covered are critical communications that must take place between the dentist and ceramist, and how to determine what materials best satisfy different restorative situations. Subjects presented include, determining when the metal-ceramic restoration is still considered the restoration of choice, what situations are best satisfied by bonded porcelain restorations, which all-ceramic restorative systems can dependably mask discolorations and metallic build-ups, and how some systems match particular shade and translucency situations better than others.
Description of Speaker:
Dr. James C. Kessler is a 1977 graduate of the University Of Oklahoma College Of Dentistry. He spent ten years in dental education, teaching first at the University of Oklahoma and then at the Medical University of South Carolina. In 1988 he entered private practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he spent eighteen years. In January 2007, Dr. Kessler returned to dental education. He is currently the Herbert T. Shillingburg Professor and Chair of the Division of Restorative Dentistry at the Oklahoma University College of Dentistry.
Dr. Kessler’s primary areas of interest are in the clinical and laboratory fabrication of esthetic ceramic restorations. He is an active lecturer for both Dentists and Dental Laboratory Technician groups and has lectured throughout the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
- 1. Gain an understanding of the various all-ceramic systems, their relative strengths, methods of fabrication and how they should be bonded or cemented.
- 2. Learn to recognize which restorative systems might best satisfy a given set of esthetic and functional demands.
- 3. Learn the critical aspects of preparation design that are unique to all-ceramic, milled restorations and gain confidence in communicating these.
Disclosure:
Dr. Kessler declares that he has financial interests with the Pankey Insititute.
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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For any questions, please contact Howard Goldstein, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at
hogo@dentaltown.com.
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.
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.
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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