Ceramic Veneers from A to Z 2026

Ceramic Veneers from A to Z 2026 is organized by Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine (NSUCDM) and will be held from Feb 07 - 08, 2026 at Nova Dental Clinic, Davie, Florida, United States of America.

Course Description

This intensive two-day, hands-on course focuses on the latest protocols for ceramic restorations. The program provides the knowledge and practical skills necessary to perfect ceramic veneer restorations, covering material selection, diagnostic and treatment planning for esthetic cases using ceramic veneers. The course delves into the latest procedures for preparation, impression, and cementation of veneers. Participants will gain an understanding of the critical differences among various preparations and ceramic materials, enabling them to confidently select them. Additionally, attendees will learn how to incorporate diagnostic mock-ups into their daily practice as a reliable choice for treatment planning, effective communication with patients and labs, and time-saving during the preparation and provisional phases of complex cases. Dr. Oliveira-Haas and Dr. Farr will provide over-the-shoulder mentoring, offering guidance during an intensive patient simulation experience. Comprehensive handouts with step-by-step instructions for simulated practices will be provided, along with classic literature articles on ceramic veneers. Participants will refine their skills and learn the latest techniques on ceramic veneers, ready to immediately apply them to enhance their clinical performance.

The course will address key questions:

• What is the best type of ceramic material for esthetic anterior restorations?
• How can communication with the lab be improved?
• What techniques can be used to create natural ceramic veneer restorations?
• How can ceramic veneer restorations be effectively bonded?
• How can common complications be prevented and resolved?
• What are the key occlusion principles applied to ceramic veneer cases?

Course Objectives

Learning Objectives - Lecture

DAY 1

• Treatment planning of esthetic cases and designing the smile.
• Digital Photography applied to ceramic veneer cases – Fundamentals and protocols.
• How to use wax-up and mock-ups to communicate with patients and increase case acceptance.
• What is the best ceramic material for veneers restorations? Understand how to select the appropriate type of ceramic.
• Mock Up, try-in and shade selection: step-by-step.
• Veneer preparation protocol: classic versus modern preparations techniques

DAY 2

• Selecting impression materials and clinical protocols.
• Digital Impression versus conventional techniques.
• Overview of adhesive cements and cementation protocols.
• Let's talk about complications: how can common complications be prevented and resolved?
• How to remove ceramic restorations without damaging remaining tooth structure.
• Key concepts related to occlusion and ceramic veneer cases.
• Discussion of clinical cases from low to high complexity.

Learning Objectives - Hands-On

• Fabricate silicone index from 3D Printed Digital Wax Up or stone models.
• Diagnostic mock up for multiple veneers.
• Ceramic veneers preparations.
• Impression techniques with PVS materials (Demo)
• Multiple ceramic veneers cementation.
• Finishing and polishing.