The ABC’s of Adhesive Bonding and Cementation
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General Dentists
August 3, 2026
7:30 PM Central
1 CE Credit
Free
Live Webinar Lecture
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About the Course
Course Contents
Course Description
This CE course will review the different generations of adhesives, including universal adhesives, as well as total-etch, self-etch, and selective-etch techniques. Participants will learn how and when to apply these approaches in clinical practice to simplify decision-making and improve outcomes.
Dr. Dudney will also compare conventional cementation and adhesive resin cementation, including resin-modified glass ionomers, self-adhesive resins, ion-releasing cements, and light-cure and dual-cure systems. Clinical cases will be presented to demonstrate proper protocols for tooth preparation and restoration treatment when bonding materials such as lithium disilicate and zirconia.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the importance of proper isolation during adhesive bonding procedures
- Describe the role of universal adhesives in simplifying clinical workflows
- Differentiate between when to cement versus when to bond restorations
- Identify the benefits and clinical applications of ion-releasing cements
Course Details
- Course Fee: Free
- Credits: Catapult Education designates this activity for 1 credit continuing education credit.
- Method: Live Webinar Lecture
- Audience: General Dentists
- AGD Subject Code: 550
Meet the Instructors
Thomas Dudney, DMD
Presently he is the clinical director of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC) hands-on programs. In addition to teaching hands-on programs, he has presented workshops and lectures at dental meetings and has authored several articles on aesthetic and restorative dentistry.
He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Alabama Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also a fellow of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry as well as a member of Catapult Education's Speakers Bureau.
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This Catapult Education, LLC presentation did not receive commercial support for this presentation. Dr. Thomas Dudney may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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