Porcelain Laminate Veneers

Porcelain Laminate Veneers is organized by University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and will be held from Sep 12 - 13, 2025 at University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America.

Course Description:
This comprehensive continuing education course is tailored for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants eager to enhance their skills in the planning, preparation, and placement of porcelain laminate veneers.

Participants will explore advanced techniques and strategies for achieving superior aesthetic and functional outcomes in restorative dentistry using porcelain veneers. The course will cover the latest advancements in materials, bonding techniques, patient selection criteria, periodontal considerations and step-by-step procedural approaches.

Emphasis will be placed on clinical decision-making, managing patient expectations, and addressing potential challenges in achieving optimal results. Through hands-on exercises and case-based discussions, attendees will gain confidence to seamlessly incorporate porcelain laminate veneers into their practice, elevating their ability to provide high-quality, esthetic restorations.

A skillful practitioner needs to be familiar with dental anomalies and their treatment, concepts of color and shade matching and selection, periodontal aesthetics, the role of lips and lip-line, photography and smile evaluation and treatment planning, concepts of occlusion, dental materials and selection of appropriate restorative modality, bonding to different media, phonetics, etc. that will be reviewed during this course.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Identify appropriate candidates for porcelain laminate veneers based on clinical and aesthetic criteria.
• Demonstrate proficiency in both traditional and minimal preparation techniques for veneer placement.
• Integrate periodontal health considerations to ensure the long-term success of veneer restorations.
• Execute conservative preparation and placement techniques to achieve optimal aesthetic and functional results.
• Evaluate the latest materials and bonding systems for improved clinical efficiency and outcomes.
• Develop effective strategies for managing patient expectations, addressing concerns, and providing thorough post-operative care.

This course will provide both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, ensuring participants leave with the confidence to incorporate porcelain laminate veneers into their restorative treatments.