Ceramic Veneers from A to Z: Intensive Hands-on Workshop
Ceramic Veneers from A to Z: Intensive Hands-on Workshop
08:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.
Ceramic veneers have been a mainstay of long-lasting aesthetic dentistry for more than 40 years, yet they remain a mystery to most dentists due to several factors. During this intensive, three-day, hands-on workshop, Dr. Stevenson will provide you with the knowledge, tools and skills required to set a clear course of mastery in this exciting arena of restorative dentistry. He will discuss variations in preparation design for different types of patients and how and when to implement the following: traditional veneers, super veneers, posterior veneers, vonlays and full ceramic crowns. A heavy emphasis will be placed on hands-on techniques based on clinical studies, which are easily applicable to patient care in your practice.
You Will Learn:
- To utilize the latest materials in order to increase retention and longevity with minimal complications
- To assess and diagnose occlusion, and make appropriate alterations to restoration to maintain/improve occlusal stability
- How to approach complex restorative cases with risk-based diagnostic and treatment planning algorithm that simplifies the process
- To create exceptional ceramic veneers which resist chipping and staining over time
- Integrate the right material for the right case based on biological, structural, regional and financial factors
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is intended for general dentists seeking advanced training in ceramic veneer techniques.
CEU: Units - 24
This activity is designated for 24 units of continuing education credit.
Program is limited to 26 participants; includes continental breakfast and lunch each day
Presenters
Richard G. Stevenson III, DDS, the program director for this course, earned a DDS degree and AEGD certificate from UCLA School of Dentistry. He has published many articles on restorative techniques has written several textbook chapters. He is board certified in operative dentistry and practices dentistry in San Dimas, CA with a focus on using a microscope in aesthetic dentistry. He retired from UCLA in 2018 as professor emeritus of clinical dentistry, and then founded Stevenson Dental Solutions, a teaching institute dedicated to hands-on training, where he serves as the director of education.
Cristina D. Lopez, DMD, is a 1991 graduate of the University of the East. After practicing general dentistry in the Philippines, she immigrated to the United States and obtained her dental license. She began as a lecturer in restorative dentistry at UCLA School of Dentistry in 2007, where she has served in several roles, including assistant to the chair in both the fixed prosthodontics and operative dentistry courses. She has given presentations and table clinics throughout the U.S. and Asia in the area of cast gold, veneers and dental materials. She is a member of the Los Angeles Advanced Restorative Study Club and has taught with Dr. Stevenson since 2008. She is also a member of the Academy of Operative Dentistry where she serves on the Rising Star Committee and the Executive Council.
