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Russell DeVreugd
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Zimmer Dental, Inc.
Carlsbad CA, United States
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Digital Implant Dentistry: Imaging, Planning, Placement and Restorations
Straumann USA · June 28th - 29th · University of Florida College of Dentistry · Seminars/Clinics
Recent developments in digital technology are rapidly changing the way we approach planning and treating patients...See more with implant-supported restorations. Predictable outcomes are routinely derived through a coordinated effort between the restorative dentist, surgeon and technician. It is therefore imperative that the treatment team have common goals, knowledge of available technology and desire to incorporate this technology into the workflow to achieve optimal patient care and esthetic results.
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Predictable Aesthetics and Longevity with Bonded Porcelain Restorations
Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy · July 18th - 21st · Seminars/Clinics
This course will be an intense hands-on experience for all practitioners wishing to refine or upgrade their skills...See more in anterior bonded restorations.
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Oral Stratified Build-Up Technique: How to Achieve Lifelike Implant Restorations with Gingival Porcelain
Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy · August 30th - 31st · Seminars/Clinics
This course covers concept and application process of gingival porcelain for a naturally esthetic outcome. In this...See more two day hands-on course, Jungo Endo will explain, demonstrate, and train you with the fabrication of a three unit bridge: How to achieve lifelike implant restorations with gingival porcelain; what possible problems may be present in highly esthetic demanding cases and how to solve these problems.
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Aesthetic Analysis, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning and Failure Managment of Tooth and Implant Supported Restorations
Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy · October 11th - 14th · Seminars/Clinics
This diverse hands-on program focuses on the state-of-the-art prosthetic treatment of tooth and implant supported...See more restorations. The different techniques for treatment in the esthetic zone, from simple to complex cases, are the red line in this course and will be presented using scientific evidence and clinical experience.
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Predictable Aesthetics and Longevity with Bonded Porcelain Restorations
Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy · January 23rd - 26th, 2014 · Seminars/Clinics
Reasons to join this course: This course is a unique hands-on opportunity to upgrade your skills in anterior...See more bonded restorations. Esthetics and function are equal concerns in restorations. However, the excessive strength of conventional prosthetic crowns can transfer tremendous stress to the roots and can result in root fractures. Therefore, the modulation of strength should be considered to avoid catastrophic failures. Participants will learn » Modern concepts in restorative dentistry with new solutions » How the combination of both composites and ceramics reproduce the original stiffness of a tooth The benefit for you » Receive clear answers and guidelines to your specific questions » Return to your practice as a more enthusiastic and confident professional » Provide the best possible treatment for your patients Raise your esthetic restorative dentistry to the highest level. Explore, enjoy and take this course » Biomimetics: definition and biomechanical principles » Evolution of indications for bonded ceramic restorations: new scientific evidence » Predictable aesthetics - ideal protocol to "blue print" to definitive restoration » Diagnostic approach: additive wax-up and acrylic mock-up » Modern composite resin technology including dentin adhesives » Optimal features of porcelain, ideal surface characteristics, biomechanical longevity » Optical effects from within the tooth and ideal ceramics - the ultimate in esthetics » Tooth preparation techniques principles, immediate dentin bonding, provisional » Luting procedures, finishing and maintenance protocol All Inclusive Course Package: $ 8,930 "No Hotel" Option $ 9,530 "Hotel" Option
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Clinics (5)
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Advanced CAD/CAM Design--Creating No-Adjustment Restorations
Dental Laboratory Milling Supplies/Digital Dental · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
Jill Haugo shares advanced CAD/CAM design techniques for creating a zirconia or other milled-ceramic restoration,...See more requiring no post-milling adjustments, including a variety of fine tooth characteristics and morphologies.
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Engineering CAD/CAM Bar Restorations for Predictable Long Term Success
Nobel Biocare · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
Thomas Wade, CDT, examines the different design styles of milled titanium bars, indications for use, component...See more considerations and fabrication techniques.
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Perfecting Esthetics in Anterior Single Restorations: Art and Science of Internal Stain Techniques
Kuraray America, Inc. · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
Aki Yoshida, RDT, shows step-by-step procedures for fabricating the porcelain build-up map, adjusting hue, chroma...See more and value after first bake, and verifying color reproduction for all-ceramic restorations. This presentation also provides new insights on the integration of color science and art.
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Precision, Efficiency and Esthetics: Tooth-Borne Restorations
Straumann USA · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
CAD/CAM restorations are increasingly in demand for various reasons, from improved esthetics to greater efficiencies....See more Chris May, CDT, shares his secrets of success for gaining efficiencies in his lab and growing his business through the precision, efficiency and esthetics of the material portfolio available through the Straumann® CADCAM platform. May also includes his case examples.
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Material Science and Proper Laboratory Procedures for Successful Posterior Restorations
Kuraray America, Inc. · LAB DAY East 2013
Masayuki Saito, RDT, explains the material science of PFM, PFZ, FCZ and Pressed LD, and the crucial points of laboratory...See more procedures to minimize risk. He also discusses time-efficient methods and how to evaluate the most structurally sound and esthetically effective outcomes for each material.
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Your Dentist-Clients: Number of Female Practitioners Up
The number of female graduates has increased dramatically; for instance, the class of 2006 graduated 4,515 students, about 45% of which were female; there were fewer than 2% of female graduates in 1970.
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