State of the Art Restorative Dentistry 2024

State of the Art Restorative Dentistry 2024 is organized by UCLA School of Dentistry and will be held on Oct 19, 2024 at UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Description:
This course is designed to provide the practitioner with up-to-date information on restorative materials and techniques in a clear, evidence-based, and unbiased manner. Topics of discussion will include critical reviews of composites, bonding agents, cements and ceramics, along with clinical protocols and recommendations for their use. We will also provide decision making guides to help the practitioner determine the best material for various clinical scenarios.

Learning Objectives:

• Have a clearer understanding of the currently available composites, bonding agents, cements and ceramics
• Understand the concepts of cementation vs adhesive bonding
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical protocols and recommendations materials use
• Identify strategies for decision making in determining the best material for various clinical scenarios.

Course Topics:

• Available composites and placement techniques
• Bonding agents, application modalities and universal adhesives
• Glass ionomers and their indications
• Pulp capping materials
• Cements, including adhesive resin cements
• Cementation vs adhesive bonding
• Available ceramics, indications for use
• Decision making criteria and guidelines