Speakers Book

2008-2009

Jeff T. Blank, DMD, PA

Jeff T. Blank, DMD, PA

Dr. Jeff Blank graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina,

College of Dental Medicine in 1989, and maintains a full time private

practice in Fort Mill, South Carolina where he emphasizes complex

restorative reconstruction and cosmetic enhancement procedures. He

holds an adjunct instructor post in the Department of General Dentistry at

Medical University of South Carolina, College of Dental Medicine and has

authored dozens of clinical manuscripts on a variety of clinical techniques

and materials. He is a Fellow in the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics,

and an active member of the International Association for Dental

Research, the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the American Academy of

Cosmetic Dentistry, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the American Dental

Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Blank has lectured

throughout the United States, Europe and in 9 countries in Asia, holds US

Patent for a composite finishing instrument and is the creator of the

C.E.B.L. Technique for direct veneer layering. Dr. Blank can be reached for

questions at 803-548-6480 or at jblank@comporium.net.

PERSONAL DATA:

Height: 5’11”Weight: 175 lbs.Birth Date: January 4, 1963Married: DivorcedChildren – RobertEmilyMary Catherine

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Fort Johnson High School, Charleston, SC, Graduated June 1981College of Charleston, Charleston, SC: Graduated May 1985Graduated with honors; participated in numerous academic honor societies.Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine, Charleston, SC: Graduated eight in a class of 53 in May 1989Member of Psi Omega Dental Fraternity, Distinguished himself as a speaker by winning a national table clinic presentationOutstanding Scholastic Accomplishment and Clinical Achievement AwardPsi Omega Fraternity Outstanding Clinician Award

Advanced Training in the Following Areas:

Restorative Dentistry

Oral Surgery – Surgical extractions, impactions, pre-prosthetic surgery, conscious sedationPeriodontics – Flap surgery, crown lengthening, mucogingival surgery and tissue management

Endodontics – Surgical and non-surgical endodontics; apicoectomyProsthetics – Fixed and removable and custom overdentures and perio-prosthesisHospital Dentistry – Treatment of medically compromised patients and managed care facilities

DEGREES HELD:

Bachelor of Science, BiologyDoctor of Dental Medicine

SOCIETIES AND AFFILIATIONS:

Academy of Comprehensive EstheticsInternational Association of Dental ResearchAcademy of Operative DentistryAmerican Academy of Cosmetic DentistryPierre Fauchard Academy American Dental AssociationAcademy of General DentistryAdjunct Instructor post in the Department of General Dentistry at Medical University of South Carolina, College of Dental Medicine

PRIVATE PRACTICE:

Carolina Smile CenterJeff T. Blank, DMD, PA1701 First Baxter, Suite 102Fort Mill, South Carolina 29708803-548-6480803-802-9535 (fax)jblank@comporium.net

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Adjunct Instructor post in the Department of General Dentistry at Medical University of South Carolina, College of Dental MedicineClinical Evaluator, consultant, and/or lecturer on dental products and materials for the following dental manufacturers:

Pentron Dentsply/CaulkAxis Dental Heraeus KulzerKomet USA MicrodentDentsply Midwest Ivoclar VivadentGC America Patterson DentalCare Credit

PUBLICATIONS:

Blank J. Direct composite veneers in minutes, not hours: A simplified technique and material. Dent Today 2007 Jun;26(6): 72, 74-75Blank J. Creating translucent edge effects and maverick internal tints using microhybrid resin. Pract Proceed Aesthet Dent 2005 Mar; 18(2): 131-136Blank J, Latta M. Composite resin layering and placement techniques: case presentation and scientific evaluation. Pract Proceed Aesthet Dent 2005 Jul; 17(6): 385-90Blank J. Finding the “Ultimate” in self-etch bonding agents. Dent Today 2005 Jan; 24(2): 150, 152, 154 passimBlank J. Clinical Considerations when utilizing modern self-etch adhesives. Dent Today 2005 Feb; 24(1):90-95Blank J. Exciting new chemistry of iBond Self-Etching Adhesive requires new treatment approach. Contemp Esthet Restor Pract 2004; Nov: Blank J. Electric handpieces – A renaissance in dentistry. Sullivan-Schein CE In Print 2004; Oct:1-7Blank J. Profiting from Cosmetic Dentistry in Tough Economic Times: Vital Tooth Bleaching. Dental Economics 2003; Nov: 75-90Blank J. Managing the “Unmanageable” Sulcus: Achieving the impossible with basic tissue management and Aquasil Ultra Smart Wetting impression Material. Sullivan-Schein CE In Print 2003; Oct: 1-8Blank J. Creating Beauty with Your Own Bare Hands: A Simplified Method for Predictable Direct Composite Veneers. Journ of Cosmetic Dent 2003; 19(1):114-120Blank J. Simplified Techniques for the Placement of Stratified Polychromatic Anterior and Posterior Direct Composite Restorations. Compendium 2003; 24(2 supp): 19-25.

Blank J. Zoom! Chairside and Zoom! Take-home whitening systems: Two approaches to professional bleaching. Pract Perio Aesthet Dent 2003; 15(1) suppl 5: 10-11.Blank J. Case Selection Criteria and a Simplified Technique for Placing and Finishing Direct Composite Veneers. Compendium 2002; 23(9 supp 1): 10-17.Blank J. Creating Beauty with Your Own Two Hands: A Simplified Approach for Direct Composite Veneers. Journ of Cosmetic Dent 2002; 17(4) 49-56.Blank J. Direct Composite Veneers using Matrixx Restoratives. Dent Prod Report2002; 80-82.Blank J. How About a Smile? Discus, Teeth! Dentistry in Style! 2002; 17-18.Blank J. Simplifying adhesive restoration placement using a “bulk-cure” method and material. Contemp Esthet Restor Pract 2001; 3(2): 56-58Blank J. Key Parameters for Directly Bonded Anterior Veneers. Dent Today 2001; 42-47.Blank J. Scientifically based rationale and protocol for use of modern indirect resin inlays and onlays. Journ Esthet Dent 2000; 12(4): 195-208.Blank J. Simplifying Ceramic Restorative Placement. Educ in Esthet Dent 1999; 2-5.

03-10-06 International Association Of Dental Research

Orlando, FL

03-17-06 UMDNJ- New Jersey Dental School Newark, NJ03-24-06 Enterprise Center Mt. Laurel, NJ 04-27-06 UMDNJ- New Jersey Dental School Newark, NJ04-28-06 Fredericksburg/Commonwealth

Study ClubFredericksburg, VA

04-21-06 Pentron Consulting Wallingford, CT05-05-06 UMDNJ- New Jersey Dental School Newark, NJ05-19-06 American Academy of Cosmetic

DentistrySan Diego, CA

05-26-06 Pentron Consulting Wallingford, CT05-11-06 Pikesville Study Club Pikesville, MD08-18-06 North Lake Study Club North Lake, LA08-15-06 Philadelphia Dental Society Philadelphia, PA10-06-06 Pentron Consulting Wallingford, CT10-29-06 Warren Dental Society Warren, Ohio10-19-06 American Dental Association Las Vegas, NV10-20-06 Fairhope Dental Society Fairhope, AL10-26-06 Buffalo/Niagara Dental Society Buffalo, NY10-27-06 Bergin Dental Group Paramus, NJ11-24-06 Greater New York Dental Meeting New York, New

York11-01-06 ACEsthetics Symposium Las Vegas, NV

01/11/07 Hartford/Pentron Hartford ,CT01/20/07 Rocky Mountain Dental

AssociationDenver, CO

01/24/07 Yankee Dental Congress Boston, MA 02/01/07 IDRR India02/22/07 Chicago Midwinter Chicago, IL03/08/07 Arizona Dental Association Phoenix, AZ03/09/07 AACD Atlanta, GA03/23/07 NY College of Medicine NYC,NY04/13/07 Pentron Fellowship Boston, MA04/19/07 Woody Oaks Destin, FL05/04/07 Leventhal Dental Pocono, PA05/10/07 Texas Dental Association San Antonio, TX06/01/07 Oklahoma Endo Association Oklahoma ,OK06/06/07 New Jersey Dental Association Atlantic City, NJ

9/7/07 Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI9/28/07 Chateau at Camelback Tannersville, PA10/19/07 Greater Covington Center Covington, LA10/24/07 Federation Dentaire International Brazil, South

America11/7/07 ACEsthetics 2007 Symposium on

OcclusionPheonix, AZ

12/7/07 Pentron Headquarters Hartford, CT1/11/08 Pentron Headquarters Hartford, CT1/18/08 Michigan Dental Association Muskegon, MI1/31/08 Yankee Dental Congress Boston ,MA2/5/08 Dentsply Headquarters Montréal CA2/21/08 Chicago Midwinter Chicago, IL3/7/08 Greenville Study Club Greenville, SC3/27/08 Star of South Dental Conference Houston, TX4/17/08 Dr. Lubritz’s Periodontal Study

ClubHouston, TX

5/2/08 Maryland AGD Meeting Greenbelt, MD5/7/08 Connecticut State Dental

Association Annual MeetingMohegan Sun Resort & Casino

5/24-25/08 Medical College of Georgia Hilton Head Island, SC

6/7-16/08 Eastern Europe Tour Kiev, Bucharest, Warsaw

6/22/08 GC Summit Miami, FL7/4/08 86th General Session & Exhibition

of the IADRToronto, Canada

7/18/08 Kettenbach Summit Huntington Beach, CA

8/15/08 2008 Summer Clinician Fellowship Coeur d’Alene, ID10/22/08 New York County Dental

AssociationNew York

1/15/09 Rocky Mountain Dental Association

Denver, CO

1/23/09 Georgia Dental association Savannah, GA1/28/09 Yankee Dental Congress 34 Boston,

Massachusetts3/6/09 Coastal District of the SCDA Charleston, SC 3/19/09 Hinman Dental Meeting Atlanta, GA6/21/09 Florida National Dental

ConferenceOrlando, FL

6/26/09 RDH Health services Detroit, MI

New Millennium EducationJeff T. Blank, DMD

Audio/Visual Requirements

Audio/Visual Requirements:

1. (1) XGA {1024 X 768} high resolution LCD Projector with at least 2000 lumens (Brightness) or greater. Needs to have necessary cords to connect projector to laptop computer.

Recommended brands: Sony VPL-PX40 – 1024 X 768 with 3500 lumens Sony Superlite VPL-CX6 – 1024 X 768 with 2000 lumens Sharp Notevision PG-M20X – 1024 X 768 with 1900 lumens

2. (1) Projector stand enough to hold laptop and projector. Sometimes the laptop is place remotely away from the projector (i.e. on a podium), thus a long enough monitor cord will be required to connect the computer to the projector.

3. (1) Audio PA system for sound. Can be a separate system with speakers, or be part of the hotel room PA system assuming good quality.

4. (1) Cordless lavalier microphone. Cordless is preferred as I move around a lot. The lavalier should have a spare battery.

5. (1) Audio Jack connection between the headphone jack of the computer to the sound system. This permits sound during videos (off the laptop) shown during the presentation to be heard by the audience.

VERY IMPORTANT: AS OF JANUARY 1, 2006, ALL LECTURE PROGRAMS WILL BE FORMATTED TO FIT A 6’ x 16’ PANORAMIC SCREEN. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY FOR PROPER VIEWING OF THE PROGRAMS AS THE POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS ARE SCALED TO THIS RATIO!

Note: Hands-On Programs can still use typical “square” screens.

6. (1) Large PANORAMIC Screen (9’ X 16’) Note that it is best to elevate the screen such that the bottom of the screen is higher than the heads of the audience. Some screens can be extended this way, others have to be placed on a riser. Placing the screen on the floor usually means that attendees in the back of the room cannot see the bottom half of the presentation.

More information about this screen can be found at http://www.avcomsystems.com/fast-fold.htm

Most reputable AV rental companies have this screen (9’ X 16’) available.

Note; If you do not rent one of these and force me to show the presentation on a regular square screen, the image will be too small to see.

4) INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

Dr. Blank has presented lectures and hands on workshops for foreign dentists in the following countries:

Beijing, China Taipei, ChinaSeoul, Korea Singapore, MalaysiaKuala Lumpur, Malaysia Zurich, SwitzerlandBali, Indonesia Jakarta, IndonesiaBangalore, India Calicut, IndiaMombay, India Dehli, IndiaBucharest, Romania Kiev, EukraineWarsaw, Poland Amsterdam, NetherlandsGoettenburg, Sweeden Frankfurt, GermanyKonstanze, Germany Weirheim, GermanyDubai, U.A.E. Ras Al Khama, U.A.E. Toronto, Canada Vancouver, CanadaMontreal, Canada Quebec City, CanadaNegril, Bahamas Nassau, BahamasFiorde, Puerto Rico

Anterior Indirect All-Ceramic Restorations:The Art and Science of Exquisite Esthetics

Course Outline

Full Day Lecture (6-8 hours)

Description:

The flagship of cosmetic dentistry continues to be grounded in the art and science of indirect ceramic restorations. Operating on the theme of “Begin with the end in mind,” this fast pace program begins with the basic elements required for a beautiful, natural looking smile, and expands on each component throughout the presentation. Smile design begins with gingival esthetics, and key elements such as gingival zenith, height of the gingival margins, and the creation of “ovate” pontic receptor sites. Key components of preparation design for all ceramic crowns and pressed ceramic veneers, as well as proper margin position and shape for diastema and “black triangle” closure, as well as “instant ortho” preparation designs to give the illusion of a perfect arch in less-than-perfect tooth presentations will be demonstrated. Tissue management for ideal impressions, cord verses “no-cord” techniques, and field management and impression materials will be discussed. Creating beautiful anterior provisional restorations are an essential component in a smile makeover, but can prove to be the bane of the restorative process for many dentists. A “10 Minute” temporization technique for crowns and veneers will be showcased that permits 6 to 14-tooth provisional fabrication in minutes that will surely impress the novice and expert! A variety of modern indirect ceramic systems will be discussed. This course will conclude with helpful hints and techniques that will ensure a low-stress delivery appointment, and will include cementation techniques and materials designed for speed and durability.

Course Outline:

Understanding the key components to smile design Guaranteeing appropriate gingival esthetics – eliminating “black

triangles,” and creation of the “ovate pontic.” Prep designs – The bedrock of gingival esthetics Tissue management – before, during and after! Impressions – getting great results every time Provisionalization – making them fast, and beautiful – and having

them stay on! Cementation – A quick easy way with a simplified cement Dozens of case presentations representing a myriad of challenges

faced everyday

Basic Principles of Modern Adhesion and Remineralization Course Description

Half Day Lecture (2.5 - 3 hours)

Description:

Reliably bonding direct and indirect restorations to both enamel and dentin is the single most important scientific discipline in modern dentistry. Over the past 18 years, adhesion has increased in effectiveness and predictability, but in turn has become complex and confusing. Proper product selection, proper use of the product selected and the variables that control the post-operative outcome must be understood. This course will:

Clarify the histological differences between dentin and enamel and how these differences affect adhesion

Explain the role of C-Factor and uncontrolled polymerization stress plays on post-operative sensitivity and microleakage. Proper management of both will be discussed

Proper use of total etch adhesives. Both 4th and 5th generation products will be discussed

Removing the myths behind “how wet is wet,” collagen fibril collapse, re-wetting agents and proper maintenance of the “vulnerable period.”

Ending sensitivity once and for all. The science of self-etching adhesive systems and understanding their

advantages and limitations. Gaining clarity on how SEA’s work and the proper used of these

products. Understanding Type I, Type II and Type III SEA’s and their placement

in the general dental practice. When to use total etch verses self etch adhesives. Indirect and direct applications of both. The role of Glass Ionomers, Resin Reinforced Glass Ionmers as bases,

“sandwich techniques,” and sealants Minimally invasive adhesive dentistry including the latest in

remineralization techniques and materials.

Anterior Indirect All-Ceramic Restorations: The Art and Science of Exquisite EstheticsCourse Description

Half-Day Lecture (2.5 – 3 Hours)

Description:

The flagship of cosmetic dentistry continues to be grounded in the art and science of indirect ceramic restorations. Operating on the theme of “Begin with the end in mind,” this fast pace program begins with the basic elements required for a beautiful, natural looking smile, and expands on each component throughout the presentation. Smile design begins with gingival esthetics, and key elements such as gingival zenith, height of the gingival margins, and the creation of “ovate” pontic receptor sites. Key components of preparation design for all ceramic crowns and pressed ceramic veneers, as well as proper margin position and shape for diastema and “black triangle” closure, as well as “instant ortho” preparation designs to give the illusion of a perfect arch in less-than-perfect tooth presentations will be demonstrated. Tissue management for ideal impressions, cord verses “no-cord” techniques, and field management and impression materials will be discussed. Creating beautiful anterior provisional restorations are an essential component in a smile makeover, but can prove to be the bane of the restorative process for many dentists. A “10 Minute” temporization technique for crowns and veneers will be showcased that permits 6 to 14-tooth provisional fabrication in minutes that will surely impress the novice and expert! A variety of modern indirect ceramic systems will be discussed. This course will conclude with helpful hints and techniques that will ensure a low-stress delivery appointment, and will include cementation techniques and materials designed for speed and durability.

Course Outline:

Understanding the key components to smile design

Guaranteeing appropriate gingival esthetics – eliminating “black triangles,” and creation of the “ovate pontic.”

Prep designs – The bedrock of gingival esthetics Tissue management – before, during and after! Impressions – getting great results every time Provisionalization – making them fast, and beautiful – and having

them stay on! Cementation – A quick easy way with a simplified cement Dozens of case presentations representing a myriad of challenges

faced everyday

Fast, Furious and Fabulous Direct Posterior CompositesCourse Description

Half-Day Lecture (2.5 – 3 Hours)

Description:

Recent surveys indicate that the use of direct resins in posterior teeth is on the rise, and soon to exceed that of amalgam if the trend continues. Despite their popularity, dentists still struggle with making sense of the various placement techniques, options for generating consistent contacts, and of course… post-operative sensitivity. This program goes beyond techniques and materials, and focuses on a scientifically based rationale for handling these critical issues. Indications for direct posterior composites, gaining proper isolation, preparation designs for modern resin materials, deep and shallow dentin techniques, pulp-capping, the role of bases, incremental vertical layering, VCT (Viscous Composite Techniques), the use of flowable “liners,” managing polymerization stresses, gaining consistent interproximal contacts, and practical ways to expedite placement will all be illustrated. The latest rationale behind the use of glass ionomers and RRGI’s as well as remineralization techniques will be covered. Both “total etch,” and “self-etch” systems and their indications will be discussed. Regardless of whether you have placed 1 or 1000 direct posterior composites, you are guaranteed to glean dozens of pearls from this eye-opening presentation.

Course Outline:

Indications for direct posterior composites Amalgam – Is it what it’s “cracked” up to be? Preparations for modern posterior direct composites Isolation techniques Creating dependable contacts every time! A fast and easy way to make your restorations virtually invisible

everytime, using few shades! Handling restorations on cementum, the “sandwich” technique, high

caries rate protocols Modern remineralization protocols.

Direct Anterior Composite Veneers: Creating Beauty with Your Own Bare Hands!

Course DescriptionHalf-Day Lecture (2.5 – 3 Hours)

Description:

Dr. Jeff Blank is well on his way to becoming the nations next “master” of creating exquisite smile makeovers with direct composite veneers. His smile designs have been showcased in international dental advertisements, product brochures, instructional videos, and print media campaigns, and he has created several unique techniques that make this wonderful service practical, affordable, and predictable. This program describes the indications for direct composite veneers, the role they play in his busy cosmetic practice. Building on the principles of smile designed learned in the morning session, the rationale behind stratified, polychromatic layering of varying opacities of composite is discussed at length, and helpful tips to increase speed of placement and assurance of esthetics will be shared. Dozens of dramatic smile makeovers will be shown, ranging from ultra-conservative no-prep diastema closures, to full arch instant-ortho masterpieces. Each shown step by step, in phenomenal detail so that all participants will gain the needed insight required to begin doing direct composite veneers immediately. Numerous products will be discussed and long term successes and short-term failures will be shown to gain appreciation for what works, and what doesn’t. So stop delegating all your smile makeovers to the labs, and begin “creating beauty… with your own bare hands!”

Course Outline:

Indications for Direct vs. Indirect

Stratification – what is it, why do we need to know, and how to do it! Use of opaque, body, and enamel shades – building color and vitality from the inside out.

Need a guide for creating beauty – a few lessons from your lab tech! Creating phenomenal “edge effects” in minutes… not hours! Using a silicone index for speed and accuracy Dozens of pearls for direct placement of composite including

guaranteed contacts, insuring smooth subgingival contours, closing diastemas, and much more.

Polishing with an advanced diamond disc – in one step, and in less than 30 seconds!

“Instant Orthodontic” Correction with All-Ceramic Restorations and Rapid Provisionalization

Hands-On Program

Course DescriptionHalf-Day Hands-On (2.5 – 3 Hours)

Description:

Esthetic clinicians are often faced with the challenge of correcting misaligned teeth with all-ceramic restorations. This hands-on program gives the students the opportunity to gain clinical experience creating a preoperative silicone prep guide and silicone provisional matrix on a preoperative diagnostic wax-up to not only expedite smile design, but remove operative improvisation and stress at the chair. While silicone prep guides are not new themselves, Dr. Blank offers a unique technique that assures proper preparation of the 4 maxillary incisors for pressed and milled ceramic systems in this program. Impressions using a wash/tray technique will be made and Dr. Blank’s “10 Minute Esthetic Provisional Technique” will be performed. This technique guarantees minimal occlusal

adjustment, dependable esthetics, and can be delegated to qualified clinical auxilaries once the technique is mastered by the doctor.

Creating Beauty with Your Own Bare Hands! Direct Composite Veneers: Hands-On Program

Course DescriptionHalf-Day Hands-On (2.5 – 3 Hours)

Description: Stop depending on dental laboratories to do all the pretty cases for you and learn how to do it yourself… in direct composite! This course will address the 3 obstacles that prevent talented dentists from offering this service on a routine basis: Time, Technique, and Esthetic Result. A brief lecture (about 30 minutes) will precede this full morning program and cover the basics of smile design, tooth morphology, the essentials of stratification of color, utilization of a preliminary wax up and silicone index for speed, the creation of beautiful “edge effects,” tips on reducing fractures, and much more. This fast moving powerpoint presentation will visually demonstrate each step of the hands-on program, and a full-color hand-out for use back at the office is provided. Details of the hands-on course are as follows:

Uses a Viad upper arch model with veneer preps on teeth 7-10 Utilizes 2 opacity and a simplified stratified layering technique to

veneer the maxillary 4 incisors Creation of translucent edge translucency as well as of an incisal

“halo.” Permits students to place internal stains and tints Tips on creating anatomic surface texture, and instrumentation for

finishing and polishing.

This program is designed to appeal to the novice as well as expert. Faster participants are invited to complete all 4 teeth, while those new to these concepts can focus on 1 – 2 teeth.

Fast, Furious and Fabulous Direct Posterior CompositesHands-On Program

Course DescriptionHalf-Day Hands-On (2.5 – 3 Hours)

Description:

The frenetic pace of the typical esthetic dental practice demands direct posterior composite techniques and materials that permit high-end esthetics at a high speed pace. Whether placing a 3 shade, 2 opacity, internally tinted restoration, or a down-and-dirty 1 or 2 shaded composite, the objectives are the same: Get it done right, get it done fast, and control post-operative sensitivity.

The learning objectives of this fast moving, entertaining hands-on course are:

Gain hands-on experience placing a single shade, fast and simple restoration, a 1-2 shade seamless restoration, and a 3 shade, polychromatic restoration with internal tints.

Gain hands-on experience in creating consistent interproximal contacts using the Bitine Ring and AutoMatrix.

Compare esthetic result and ease of placement of the various materials and techniques presented in this course.

From Phone Call to Fabulous:A Total Team Approach to Perfecting the Art and Science of Exquisite

Smile Transformations

Course Outline Full Day Lecture (6-8 hours)

Description:

Have you been dreaming of integrating comprehensive and elective cosmetic care into your practice but don’t know where to begin? There IS a formula for success and at the Carolina Smile Center, we live it everyday. This will be a fast-paced lecture led by Dr. Jeff Blank and Hollie Bryant, Office Manager and Chairside Assistant so that all perspectives will be covered. The program begins with the 10 Key Elements of a 5- Star Team and the specific team roles required for the “baton” to be passed effectively from first contact to delivery of the final restorations will be revealed. The “New Patient Experience” will be discussed and live video highlighting the verbal skills, photography, co-diagnosis and appropriate dialogue required to set the stage for the doctor’s diagnosis will be shown. Basic elements of internal and external marketing, as well as critical must-have finance programs will be discussed. The afternoon session will demonstrate a proven clinical protocol that will guarantee patient satisfaction and reduce stress at the chair. Basics of smile design, case planning, prep design; tissue management, impressions, lab communication, the “10 Minute Provisional Technique,” and cementation will be discussed in detail. This session is full of step-by-step slides, active discussion and live patient clinical video to assure that no attendee leaves confused. This course has it all and is a must-see for the entire dental team.

The Team Approach to Restorative, Regenerative and Minimal Intervention Dentistry

Modern dentists cannot breach the chaos of complex restorative, adhesive and remineralization dental techniques without the support of a competent team clinical team. Hygienists and clinical assistants must have a firm grasp of products and techniques that range from prevention/intervention protocols to restoration of high caries rate time bombs. This course will classify and outline indications for the use of:

Self-etch and total-etch adhesives Resin-reinforced glass ionomers Various classes of glass ionomers Recaldent and other fluoride materials used to remineralization /

minimal intervention Composite resin restorative materials

Clinical team participants will leave knowing why their doctor would choose a certain restorative/adhesive material and the proper set-up, preparation and delivery of these materials at the chair. Team members will also explore the vital role they should play in dispensing and monitoring remineralization formulas to arrest and even repair decayed lesions.

Other Lecture Modules

Jeff T. Blank, DMD, PA

The following is a list of topics (modules) that can be combined to customize any type of lecture from ½ day to 2 full days depending on the individual groups needs or interests.

½ DAY MODULES

1. Esthetic Laminate Veneer Restorations

Treatment rational and indications for the placement of laminate veneer restorations is discussed. Step-by-step techniques are described in detail on tooth reduction, provisionalization, impression making, and delivery using dual cure resin cements.

2. Posterior Indirect Esthetic Restorations: Inlays and Onlays

Esthetic material selection and adhesive bonding choices has allowed for a more conservative approach for the restoration of posterior functional surfaces. Preparation design, provisionalization, impression and delivery techniques will be discussed to allow the dentist to predictably place the esthetic restorations.

3. Esthetic Crown And Bridge Restorations: Material And Indications

Several different materials exist today to create lifelike dental restorations – material selections for esthetic designs. Step-by-step techniques will be discussed to facilitate the delivery of dental restorations, including tooth preparation, provisional restorations and most importantly tissue management techniques.

4. Smile Design For The Esthetic Treatment Plan

Learn many of the important esthetic guidelines that are essential to implement when reconstructing an esthetic smile from communicating to the Lab to Team implementation of your action plan. These are the “must haves” for a great smile”.

5. Esthetic And Functional Full Mouth Rehabilitative Dentistry

Learn how to treatment plan and execute complex reconstructive cases. Provisional restoration is key to the proper redesigning of a physiologic and proper occlusion for a patient. Case presentation, will demonstrate many techniques that will help the dentist to predictably diagnose and restore these cases.

6. Direct Anterior And Posterior Composite Restorations

Techniques to create lifelike quick and precise anterior and posterior direct composite restorations will be demonstrated in step-by-step detail. The use of multiple composites will be shown to create characterized restorations that rival those produced in the laboratory. Techniques to create predictable proximal contacts will be shown using sectional matrix techniques.