Dr. Joshua Solomon
Pediatric Dentist
Livermore, CA
Lecture Topics
- Pediatric Restorative Dentistry
- Modern Prep Design
- Injection Molding
- Minimally Invasive Dentistry
- High Magnification/Dental Microscopes
- Orthodontics
- Sedation
- Dental Hygiene
About Dr. Solomon
Dr. Joshua Solomon is a second-generation pediatric dentist and has been in practice in Livermore, California for over 20 years. He is a graduate of the University of the Pacific with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a D.D.S. Following dental school, Dr. Solomon completed an additional 2-year specialty residency at the University of Texas Dental Branch - Houston and a Master's program in conjunction with the Department of Oral-Biomaterials. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
He owns and operates Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Livermore with over 5000 active patients, two associate doctors and over 20 team members.
When not treating patients in his office, Dr. Josh is an internationally recognized speaker and clinical instructor. He serves as Faculty at the Bioclear Learning Center in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Solomon is the director of the California Bioclear Pediatric Learning Center and the Dental Specialty Training Center. The center was designed to provide small-group, hands-on courses in advanced restorative techniques for pediatric and general dentists.
He is a key opinion leader for many national and international dental companies. He serves as new product advisor in emerging procedures and tech in dentistry.
Honors and Achievements
Discover Dr. Solomon's Latest Courses
Mini Residency in Pediatric Dentistry for the General Dentist NEW!
A fast-paced program for dentists who treat children and teens and want a practical, prescriptive approach to examinations, treatment planning, restorative care, space maintenance, local anesthesia, and parent communication. The program can incorporate live overhead demonstrations and is designed to provide clinically useful pearls that can be brought back to practice.
Learning Objectives:
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Learning Objectives:
- Review the essential components of a thorough pediatric and teen examination.
- Observe practical restorative workflows for primary and permanent posterior teeth using heated and injection-molded composite with anatomically accurate matrices.
- Review appropriate clinical use of silver diamine fluoride and other non-invasive caries-management strategies.
- Review esthetic prefabricated crowns and chairside space-maintenance options.
- Identify common reasons pit-and-fissure sealants fail and strategies to improve predictability.
- Review electronically controlled intraosseous local-anesthesia delivery for pediatric patients.
Course Length:
Customizable
Format:
Lecture + live demonstrations or virtual
Format:
Lecture + live demonstrations or virtual
Single Day Mini Residency in the Comprehensive Treatment of Pediatric and Teen Patient NEW!
Dr. Joshua Solomon, has over twenty years of experience as a board-certified pediatric specialist and dental educator. This web-based program is different than most other CE’s you have taken. The focus of this course in to teach real-world, hands-on pediatric dentistry via slides and live, HD overhead video to those who treat children and teens. More emphasis will be on watching a wide variety of procedures on typodonts and extracted teeth.
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- Understand how the trifecta of enhanced magnification, biofilm removal and injection molding of heated composite can result in superior anterior and posterior composite restorations for pediatric and adolescent patients
- Achieve confidence in matrix, wedge and separator selection for modern compression-based Class II restorations. See how anatomical anterior matrices can greatly improve your restorative care and help to avoid debonds and fractures
- Learn the art and science of co-curing multi-viscosity composites (surfactant resin plus heated flowable plus heated paste composite)
- Learn modern preparation designs for anterior and posterior restorations based on current engineering principles
- Live demonstration of anterior and posterior restorations will be performed
Course Length:
One Day
Format:
Webinar
Format:
Webinar
Restorative Solutions for the Pediatric Dentist NEW!
Apply contemporary anterior and posterior restorative workflows in primary and permanent dentition. A hands-on restorative program designed specifically for pediatric dentists and general dentists who treat children. The course focuses on anterior and posterior composite restorations in primary and permanent teeth using warmed composite, injection-molding techniques, and clear anatomical matrices.
Learning Objectives:
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Learning Objectives:
- Describe the core principles applied to pediatric restorative dentistry.
- Use warmed composite and injection-molding techniques with clear anatomical matrices.
- Apply contemporary anterior and posterior restorative workflows in primary and permanent dentition.
- Translate hands-on restorative techniques into reproducible clinical workflows.
Course Length:
Two-days
Format:
In-person hands-on or virtual hands-on
Format:
In-person hands-on or virtual hands-on
Confidence in Anterior and Posterior Composite Restorations for the Pediatric Dentist NEW!
A clinical program focused on predictable composite treatment for decalcification, caries, fractures, and posterior restorative challenges in pediatric and teen patients. The course addresses esthetics, color matching, natural anatomy, bonding, clear matrices, heated composite, and injection-molding techniques, with live or recorded demonstrations where appropriate.
Learning Objectives:
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Learning Objectives:
- Use anatomically accurate clear matrices with heated and injection-molded composite.
- Review principles of vital tooth bleaching and color matching for anterior restorative care.
- Apply restorative concepts to anterior and posterior composite cases in pediatric and teen patients.
Course Length:
Customizable
Format:
Lecture + live demonstration or hands-on
Format:
Lecture + live demonstration or hands-on
Modern Prep Design: Approaches to Preserving and Restoring Posterior Teeth NEW!
A case-based course on moving beyond traditional amalgam-era preparation concepts toward conservative, caries-specific preparation for modern composite materials. The program reviews enamel preservation, margin refinement, instrumentation, matrix and wedge selection, and contemporary Class I and Class II restorative design.
Learning Objectives:
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Learning Objectives:
- Explain how modern composite materials influence preparation design compared with traditional amalgam principles.
- Identify conservative, caries-specific preparation strategies for Class I and Class II restorations.
- Discuss margin refinement and enamel preservation as components of contemporary restorative design.
- Review matrix and wedge selection for proximal contour and contact.
- Evaluate instrumentation options that support minimally invasive composite preparation.
Course Length:
Customizable
Format:
Lecture, webinar, or lecture + demonstration
Format:
Lecture, webinar, or lecture + demonstration
Modern Caries Detection without X-rays and Explorers NEW!
In this course, Dr. Solomon will examine the clinical application of near-infrared transillumination and fluorescence imaging to enhance diagnostic accuracy in caries detection. Participants will learn how these technologies aid in the identification of interproximal and posterior carious lesions, particularly in patients who are unable or unwilling to undergo traditional radiographic examination.
The program will also address how advanced intraoral imaging improves visualization for treatment planning and supports patient communication and case acceptance. Additionally, the course reviews the role of early caries detection in non-invasive and minimally invasive caries management strategies for everyday general practice.
Learning Objectives:
Course Length:
The program will also address how advanced intraoral imaging improves visualization for treatment planning and supports patient communication and case acceptance. Additionally, the course reviews the role of early caries detection in non-invasive and minimally invasive caries management strategies for everyday general practice.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how combining near-infrared transillumination and fluorescence imaging can enhance diagnostic accuracy for caries detection
- Identify interproximal caries in patients who are unable or unwilling to undergo traditional radiographs
- Visualize the size and morphology of posterior carious lesions to support appropriate treatment planning
- Evaluate the role of intraoral imaging and fluorescence in patient communication and treatment acceptance
- Understand how early diagnosis of incipient decay can improve outcomes when using non-invasive or minimally invasive caries management strategies
Course Length:
Customizable
Format:
Lecture or webinar
Format:
Lecture or webinar
Earlier Detection, Better Outcomes: Integrating AI and Light Based Imaging for Non-Invasive Caries Management NEW!
A course on using AI-assisted radiographic analysis and light-based imaging to identify lesions earlier, improve diagnostic confidence, and support more conservative treatment decisions. The program connects earlier detection with non-invasive caries management, remineralization, and preservation of natural tooth structure. Treating children and teens can be as stressful as it is rewarding. Parents often do not want to be referred out of your practice. The single goal for each participant in this fast-paced program is to learn as many pearls as possible for examining and treating children and teens. The course will be led by a board-certified pediatric dentist with over 20 years of experience as an educator, and will include live demonstrations with overhead video.
Learning Objectives:
Course Length:
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how AI-assisted analysis and light-based imaging can support earlier caries detection.
- Recognize how earlier lesion identification can influence conservative treatment planning.
- Discuss non-invasive caries-management and remineralization strategies associated with early detection.
- Integrate imaging findings into patient communication and clinical decision-making.
Course Length:
Customizable
Format:
Lecture or webinar
Format:
Lecture or webinar
Remineralization Support Technology: New Advancements in Pediatric and General Dentistry Mini Residency in Pediatric Dentistry for the General Dentist NEW!
A prevention-focused course examining contemporary bioactive and remineralization-support technologies in pediatric and general dentistry. The program reviews how these materials can be incorporated into daily clinical workflows and how they fit into modern caries-management strategies.
Learning Objectives:
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Learning Objectives:
- Explain the clinical rationale for bioactive materials that support remineralization.
- Apply remineralization strategies in pediatric and general dental settings.
- Integrate mineralization-supporting products into everyday clinical workflows.
- Evaluate clinical approaches for caries management using remineralization-support technologies.
Course Length:
1 hour
Format:
Lecture or webinar
Format:
Lecture or webinar
Mastering Intraosseous Local Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry NEW!
A practical pediatric anesthesia program covering electronically assisted intraosseous delivery of local anesthesia. The course reviews clinical workflow, case selection, technique, common questions, and practice integration, with hands-on training available for appropriate formats.
Learning Objectives:
Course Length:
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of electronically assisted intraosseous local-anesthesia delivery.
- Identify pediatric cases in which intraosseous delivery may be considered.
- Review a practical clinical workflow for intraosseous anesthesia.
- Discuss common technique questions and clinical troubleshooting.
- Consider how intraosseous anesthesia can be incorporated into pediatric practice workflows.
Course Length:
Customizable
Format:
Lecture, webinar, or hands-on workshop
Format:
Lecture, webinar, or hands-on workshop
Advances in the Treatment of Highly Carious and Severely Hypoplastic Permanent Posterior Teeth NEW!
A restorative course reviewing contemporary options for highly carious and hypoplastic permanent posterior teeth. The program compares traditional approaches with non-invasive care and newer direct restorative options, with emphasis on expanding the treatment choices available to children and teens.
Learning Objectives:
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Learning Objectives:
- Review contemporary self-cure composite options for extensively compromised posterior teeth.
- Use anatomically accurate sectional matrices to help create natural contour and proximal contact.
- Discuss restorative materials that do not depend on a photo-initiator.
- Review the role of water-based silver diamine fluoride in pediatric caries management.
Course Length:
1 hour
Format:
Lecture or webinar
Format:
Lecture or webinar
Advances in Hygiene Materials: Enhancing Patient Experience and Practice Success NEW!
A course on modern preventive materials, diagnostic technology, and workflow improvements for pediatric and general dental practices. Topics include advances in fluoride varnish, patient comfort, sensory considerations, AI-supported caries detection, recall efficiency, and practical workflow strategies.
Learning Objectives:
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Learning Objectives:
- Describe advances in fluoride-varnish technology and their impact on patient experience.
- Discuss material considerations for patients with sensory sensitivities.
- Review the clinical role of contemporary varnish formulations in caries protection and desensitization.
- Explore how AI-assisted caries detection can improve recall-exam efficiency.
- Identify workflow strategies that can improve productivity in preventive-care schedules.
Course Length:
1 hour
Format:
Lecture or webinar
Format:
Lecture or webinar
Treatment Planning, Parent Communication and Comprehensive Restorative Care for Children and Teens NEW!
A comprehensive pediatric dentistry program centered on diagnosis, treatment planning, parent communication, and restorative decision-making for children and adolescents.
Learning Objectives:
Course Length:
Learning Objectives:
- Review a structured approach to treatment planning for children and teens.
- Discuss practical strategies for communicating treatment needs with parents and caregivers.
- Integrate restorative options into comprehensive pediatric treatment planning.
Course Length:
Customizable
Format:
Lecture
Format:
Lecture
Orthodontic & Pediatric Dentist Collaboration Course NEW!
A collaborative program for orthodontists and pediatric dentists focused on creating stronger referral relationships, improving communication, coordinating treatment planning, and understanding when restorative procedures should be completed, referred, or co-managed.
Learning Objectives:
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Learning Objectives:
- Build a more effective referral relationship between orthodontists and pediatric dentists.
- Improve communication before and during interdisciplinary treatment.
- Coordinate restorative and orthodontic treatment planning for shared patients.
- Recognize restorative situations that benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration.
Course Length:
Two-days
Format:
Hands-on workshop
Format:
Hands-on workshop
Building the Practice of Your Dreams NEW!
A practice-management program based on real-world pediatric dental operations, focusing on the systems that support a high-performing practice. Topics include KPIs, scheduling, staffing, leadership, culture, technology integration, and sustainable practice growth.
Learning Objectives:
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Learning Objectives:
- Identify key performance indicators that help evaluate pediatric practice performance.
- Review scheduling and workflow systems that support operational efficiency.
- Discuss staffing, leadership, and culture as drivers of practice performance.
- Evaluate technology and systems that can support sustainable practice growth.
Course Length:
Customizable
Format:
Lecture or hands-on workshop
Format:
Lecture or hands-on workshop
Heated Composite and Injection Molding for Anterior and Posterior Restorations NEW!
A restorative program focused on heated composite, injection-molding techniques, matrix selection, and contemporary direct composite workflows. The course can be tailored toward posterior Class II restorations or a broader anterior/posterior restorative program.
Learning Objectives:
Course Length:
Learning Objectives:
- Review the rationale and clinical considerations for heated composite.
- Discuss injection-molding workflows for direct composite restorations.
- Evaluate matrix, wedge, and separator selection for posterior restorative cases.
- Apply contemporary composite techniques to anterior and posterior restorative challenges.
Course Length:
Customizable
Format:
Lecture, webinar or hands-on workshop
Format:
Lecture, webinar or hands-on workshop
From Anterior to Posterior: A Prescriptive, Team-Based Isolation Protocol for Pediatric and Teen Patients NEW!
This one-hour webinar presents a comprehensive approach to isolation in the pediatric and adolescent patient across restorative, preventive, and hygiene procedures. The course begins with rubber dam fundamentals and the clinical situations in which the dam remains the standard of care. It then examines hands-free isolation systems in depth, addressing intraoral mouthpiece selection for primary and transitional dentition, anterior applications where adequate isolation is most difficult to achieve, posterior quadrant dentistry, and the setup modifications required to accommodate varying levels of patient cooperation.
The course also addresses the combined use of isolation and air polishing for the efficient removal of stain, plaque, and calculus — an approach of particular value in orthodontic patients, for whom conventional prophylaxis is both time-consuming and incomplete. Emphasis is placed throughout on defined team roles, as the consistency and quality of isolation depend as much on the assistant and hygienist as on the treating dentist. Participants will leave with a clear division of responsibility for who places, verifies, and manages isolation in the operatory.
Learning Objectives:
Course Length:
The course also addresses the combined use of isolation and air polishing for the efficient removal of stain, plaque, and calculus — an approach of particular value in orthodontic patients, for whom conventional prophylaxis is both time-consuming and incomplete. Emphasis is placed throughout on defined team roles, as the consistency and quality of isolation depend as much on the assistant and hygienist as on the treating dentist. Participants will leave with a clear division of responsibility for who places, verifies, and manages isolation in the operatory.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the clinical and behavioral consequences of inadequate isolation in pediatric and adolescent patients, including effects on bond strength, appointment length, and patient cooperation.
- Describe the indications, limitations, and placement fundamentals of the rubber dam in pediatric restorative and pulp therapy.
- Select the appropriate isolation system and mouthpiece size based on patient age, stage of dentition, and planned procedure.
- Describe setup and troubleshooting techniques for anterior and posterior isolation, including management of tissue impingement, gag response, and transitional dentition anatomy.
- Describe the combined use of isolation and air polishing for removal of stain, plaque, and calculus, including application in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
- Apply defined team roles that allow auxiliary staff to place and manage isolation efficiently and safely.
Course Length:
1 hour
Format:
Webinar
Intended Audience:
Pediatric and general dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.
Format:
Webinar
Intended Audience:
Pediatric and general dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.
Small Lesions, Big Impact: Early Detection Strategies That Preserve Tooth Structure and Support Overall Health NEW!
This course explores how AI-assisted radiographic interpretation and transillumination-based imaging are shifting caries management from surgical intervention to early, biologically driven care. Designed for the general dentist who also treats pediatric patients, the course addresses early lesion detection and conservative management across the full lifespan — from primary and mixed dentition through adult dentition. Through case-based discussion, participants will learn to identify subclinical lesions, apply diagnostic findings to conservative treatment decisions, and utilize biomimetic restoration strategies that promote mineral deposition, preserve tooth structure, reduce restorative burden, and support long-term oral and overall health.
Learning Objectives:
Course Length:
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how AI-assisted radiographic interpretation and transillumination imaging improve early detection of subclinical carious lesions across pediatric and adult patients.
- Differentiate between lesions appropriate for non-invasive/biomimetic management and those requiring surgical intervention, considering differences between primary, mixed, and adult dentition.
- Apply early detection findings to clinical decision-making that preserves natural tooth structure and promotes mineral deposition through biomimetic restoration.
- Evaluate case-based scenarios across the full age spectrum to develop treatment plans that reduce restorative burden and promote long-term oral and systemic health.
Course Length:
Customizable
Format:
Customizable
Intended Audience:
General dentists who also treat pediatric patients; content spans primary, mixed, and adult dentition.
Format:
Customizable
Intended Audience:
General dentists who also treat pediatric patients; content spans primary, mixed, and adult dentition.
Accurate Caries Detection without X-rays and Explorers Advanced Imaging Techniques NEW!
In this course, Dr. Solomon will examine the clinical application of near-infrared transillumination and fluorescence imaging to enhance diagnostic accuracy in caries detection. Participants will learn how these technologies aid in the identification of interproximal and posterior carious lesions, particularly in patients who are uncooperative or decline radiographs.
The program will also address how advanced intraoral imaging improves visualization for treatment planning and supports patient communication and case acceptance. Additionally, the course reviews the role of early caries detection in non-invasive and minimally invasive caries management, including considerations for pediatric patients.
Learning Objectives:
Course Length:
The program will also address how advanced intraoral imaging improves visualization for treatment planning and supports patient communication and case acceptance. Additionally, the course reviews the role of early caries detection in non-invasive and minimally invasive caries management, including considerations for pediatric patients.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how combining near-infrared transillumination and fluorescence imaging can enhance diagnostic accuracy for caries detection
- Identify interproximal caries in patients who are uncooperative or decline traditional radiographs
- Visualize the size and morphology of posterior carious lesions to support appropriate treatment planning
- Evaluate the role of intraoral imaging and fluorescence in patient communication and treatment acceptance
- Understand how early diagnosis of incipient decay can improve outcomes when using Curodont, silver diamine fluoride and other non-invasive or minimally invasive caries management strategies
Course Length:
Customizable
Format:
Customizable
Format:
Customizable
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