College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (COD-ABPD) 2023 Fall Study Club

College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (COD-ABPD) 2023 Fall Study Club is organized by College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (COD-ABPD) and will be held from Oct 19 - 21, 2023 at The Allison Inn and Spa, Newberg, Oregon, United States of America.

Course Outline:

• Dental Restorative Materials and Cements
  • dental composites
  • glass ionomers
  • ion-releasing materials
• Dental Adhesives
  • etch-and-rinse
  • self-etch
  • Universal
• “Bioactive” Materials
  • antimicrobial, antifouling, mineralizing
  • calcium hydroxide and MTA
  • calcium phosphates
  • calcium silicates
  • resin-based systems
• Sealants and Infiltration Materials
  • resin-based sealants
  • glass ionomers
  • resin infiltrants
• Dental Light Curing
  • mono-vs. polychromatic lights
  • techniques for successful light curing
• Crown Materials
  • pre-fabricated
  • CAD-CAM resin-based materials
  • ceramics (lithium disilicate, zirconia)
  • stainless steel

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the composition, properties, and performance of current dental composites, and identify future trends for creating improved materials.
• List the types of dental adhesive materials available, and compare them in terms of their composition, properties, and reported clinical performance.
• Explain the modifications in the dental composite formulation that allows them to be used as flowable, packable, and bulk-fill restoratives.
• Explain the meaning of “bioactive” materials and describe their potential uses and expected beneficial effects. Identify the additives that are being explored for dental restoratives to impart “bioactive” qualities.
• Describe the composition and characteristics of glass ionomer and other ion-releasing materials, and relate their properties and clinical performance as restoratives, cement, and sealants to those of resin-based materials.
• Identify the qualities that a good light curing unit for restorative dentistry should possess, and describe and explain appropriate techniques for adequate light curing of dental restorations.
• Describe the composition and properties of the different types of materials for crowns, including pre-fabricated and zirconia.
• Identify indications for resin infiltration and describe the materials used and their application.