ESSENTIALS OF ESTHETIC DENTISTRY

AN ADVANCED CONTINUUM

This unique course will provide you with the detailed knowledge and clinical insights needed to successfully incorporate esthetic dentistry into your practice.

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Course Description
A comprehensive overview of the essential information you need, from theory to diagnosis and treatment, will be presented over 9 weekend sessions by a select group of nationally recognized experts in esthetic dentistry. For practitioners already doing esthetic procedures on a regular basis, it will enrich your understanding and help take your work to a whole new level of confidence and predictability.

Course Objectives
This course will enable you to

• Understand and accurately diagnose the complex interaction of developmental, dental, periodontal, and occlusal factors that lead to esthetic deficiencies in patients.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans to consistently and predictably meet the esthetic goals of patients and the restorative treatment plan.
• Integrate traditional as well as emerging technologies and new dental materials into the modern restorative and cosmetic based general practice.
• Understand the importance of and how to utilize orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and other adjunctive dental services to deliver the ultimate esthetic restorations that also provide comfortable function to the patient and preserve dental health.

Dates and Topics (may be subject to minor revision)

JANUARY 15-16

Esthetic Theory & Principles, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning [Dr. Mark Pitel]

• Facial, Dentofacial and Micro Determinants of Esthetics [Dr. Stephen Chu]
• Macro-Esthetic (Facial and Dento-facial)
• Micro-Esthetic Biometric Determinants

Color Theory, Shade Management and communication in Esthetics [Dr. Martin Mendelson]

FEBRUARY 12-13

Esthetic Management of Single and Multiple Anterior Implants [Dr. Dennis Tarnow] (2/12)

The Interdental Papilla Dilemma [Dr. Dennis Tarnow] (2/12)

Clinical Dental Photography & Documentation [Dr. Mark Pitel] (2/13)

MARCH 26-27 [Dr. Robert Lowe]

The Perio/Restorative Interface, Indirect Anterior & Posterior Esthetic Restorations

APRIL 16-17 [Dr. Gregg Lituchy & Dr. Marc Lowenberg]

The Art of the Porcelain Laminate Veneer

• Lecture
• Clinical Demonstration (Laminate Preparation)
• Clinical Demonstration (Laminate Seating and Case Finishing)

MAY 14-15 [Dr. Stephen Chu]

Differential Diagnosis of Short Teeth: Biometric Crown Lengthening & the Role of Biologic Width

Restorative Space Management vs. Instant Makeovers

JUNE 4-5 [Dr. Mark Pitel]

Understanding and Managing the Esthetic/Adhesive Interface

Direct Anterior and Posterior Esthetic Restorations

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LOCATION   Courses are held at Columbia University Medical Center on West 168th Street. Room details will be sent to confirmed registrants. Parking garages are located in the neighborhood. A list may be provided upon request.

COURSE STRUCTURE & REQUIREMENTS Courses are lecture and hands-on, model-based format and are open to general and specialty practitioners.

REGISTRATION   The fastest way to register for courses is online. You can also submit a completed CE registration form by fax to (212) 342-5179 or by mail to: Melissa Welsh/CE Office, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, 630 West 168th Street, Box 20, New York NY 10032. Registration may also be done by telephone at (212) 342-2964. Please make checks payable to Columbia University. Early registration is advised to guarantee a place in all courses.

TUITION & FEES   A $500 deposit is required to secure enrollment. Remaining balance may be paid in full or in three installments on October 1, 2010; December 1, 2010; and February 1, 2011. CDM Alumni and all dental hygienists/staff receive a 10% discount on listed tuition for all Continuing Education (CE) courses. Alumni graduating within five (5) years prior to a course receive a 20% discount. CDM faculty & staff receive a 50% discount on listed tuition rates.

CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS   Refunds are granted only if notification is received at least 3 weeks prior to start of course. Cancellation after this time will result in a $150 processing fee. Columbia University cannot assume responsibility for losses due to participants' travel arrangements. Tuitions for no-shows will be forfeited.

CE CREDIT   Columbia University College of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP recognized provider 11/09-12/2013 and a Dental Board of California registered provider #3954. 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. Please contact your local licensing authority for CE credit hour guidelines and regulations.

COLLEGE POLICY   Sponsorship of a course by Columbia University College of Dental Medicine does not necessarily reflect the philosophy of the College or endorsement of a procedure or product. We reserve the right to modify course content or faculty at any time.