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ACHIEVING ARTISTRY IN ANTERIOR COMPOSITES

An intensive two-day, hands-on course focused on the latest direct anterior composite restorations protocols

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This intensive two-day, hands-on course focuses on the latest direct anterior composite restorations protocols. This program will give you the knowledge and experience to perfect composite restorations. Attendees will gain skills in layered composite and pull-through techniques for composite veneers and Class IV, stress-free isolation techniques, diagnostic mock up, and effective finishing and polishing techniques. You will be able to understand how to incorporate long lasting and tooth-like direct composite to your daily practice as a reliable alternative to ceramic while practicing minimally invasive dentistry. Drs. Oliveira-Haas, Far, Neto, Azhari, Soares, and Roman will provide over-the-shoulder mentoring. This team of very skilled faculty members will provide guidance for an intensive patient simulation experience. Outstanding handouts and videos with step-by-step for simulated practices will be provided, as well as classic literature articles. Attendees will refine their composite resin skills and will learn the lasted techniques to immediately apply them to your patients and enhance your clinical performance.

COURSE SCHEDULE

8:30 am - 9:00 am   Registration (Continental Breakfast)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm  Presentation (Lunch Included)

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Luana Oliveira-Haas, Course Director

Dr. Luana Oliveira-Haas, is acknowledged for her expertise and training in the areas of operative/esthetic dentistry, evidence-based dentistry, and research. Dr. Oliveira-Haas graduated from Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil and received her DDS degree in 1995. She also received a certificate in Advanced Studies in Esthetic Dentistry at Sao Paulo State University, Brazil and the following year she completed a Specialty Program in Operative Dentistry at Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil. Dr. Oliveira-Haas achieved a Master and PhD in Operative Dentistry at Sao Paulo State University, Brazil in 2004. Shortly there after, Dr. Oliveira-Haas relocated to the United States where she became a full time faculty member at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL and worked  there for eleven years.  In 2018, Dr. Oliveira-Haas joined the Adult Restorative Dentistry Department at UNMC, College of Dentistry, Lincoln Nebraska. A skilled clinician, Dr. Oliveira-Haas successfully instructs the students through comprehensive dental care and complex restorative procedures, ensuring that high quality care is provided. Dr. Oliveira-Haas is constantly learning new technologies and applying her knowledge to improve the oral health care of her patients.

Dr. Oliveira-Haas is actively involved in clinical research. She has been publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting in scientific meetings. When not working, she loves to spend time with her beloved husband, Steven Haas, and two children. Dr. Oliveira-Haas is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Faculty:

Amir Far, DDS

Amir Azhari, DDS, CAGS, MSBI.

Adjunct Faculty
Postgraduate Operative Dentistry Program
Department of Cariology and Restorative Dentistry
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale Fl.

Augusto Figueiredo Neto, DDS

Former Adjunct Faculty - Postgraduate Operative Dentistry Program 
Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale FL
Specialist in Operative Dentistry - ABODF, Brasilia-DF - Brazil
Specialist in Prosthodontics - ABODF, Brasilia-DF - Brazil
AEGD Resident - Larkin Community Hospital - Miami-FL

Katherine Roman, DDS, MS

Postgraduate Operative Dentistry and Master of Science Degree 
Nova Southeastern University- Fort Lauderdale FL
Associate Dentist at Dental Solutions - Miami, FL

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

COURSE OBJECTIVES - Lecture:

• Treatment planning esthetic cases and designing the smile.
• How to use wax-up and mock-ups to communicate with patients and increase case acceptance.
• Overview of adhesive dentistry. Latest information of adhesive selection. Etch and rinse versus self adhesive systems. What’s new?
• What is the best composite for anterior restorations? Understand how to select the appropriate type of composite for each clinical situation.
• How to use layering technique to decrease chair time.
• Prefabricated composite veneers.
• Finishing and polishing to achieve enamel-like restorations and save chair time.

COURSE OBJECTIVES – Hands-On:

• Fabricate silicone index.
• Class IV using layering technique.
• Direct composite veneer for anterior teeth (teeth #6 to 11)
• Finishing and polishing step-by-step using effective and simplified techniques.

COURSE OBJECTIVES – Live Patient Demonstration:

•  Diagnostic mock up for direct composite veneers

REQUIRED MATERIALS

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NSU ACKNOWLEDGES WITH GRATITUDE THE IN-KIND SUPPORT OF:

Ultradent & Ivoclar Vivadent