Modern Prep Design

Approaches to Preserving and Restoring Posterior Teeth for Class I and Class II Restorations

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Modern restorative materials require preparation designs that differ from the traditional G.V. Black principles originally developed for amalgam in 1896. Conventional 90-degree margins and box preparations can lead to premature restoration failure, marginal staining, microleakage, and even tooth fracture.

Modern preparation designs emphasize gentle, caries-specific removal, selective retention, and beveling to maximize enamel rod engagement while preserving healthy structure. For Class II restorations, utilizing anatomic, clear, matrices and wedges ensures proper contour, contact, and adaptation with minimal stress posterior teeth.

In this case-based course, Dr. Joshua Solomon will demonstrate minimally invasive approaches to Class I and Class II preparations, incorporating updated instrumentation and clinical techniques. High-definition overhead typodont demonstrations will be included.

Learning Objectives

Describe how modern composite materials influence preparation design compared to traditional G.V. Black principles
Identify conservative, caries-specific preparation strategies for Class I and Class II restorations
Explain the role of margin refinement and enamel preservation in improving restorative longevity
Discuss matrix and wedge selection considerations for achieving proper proximal contour and contact
Evaluate instrumentation options that support minimally invasive composite preparation techniques

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Course Fee: Free
Credits: Catapult Education designates this activity for 1 credit continuing education credit.
Method: Self-Instructional
Audience: General Dentists
AGD Subject Code: 250

Meet the Instructor

Dr. Joshua Solomon is a second-generation pediatric dentist and has been in practice in Livermore, California, for 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 and a Fellow of the American College of Pediatric Dentistry.

When not treating patients in his office, Dr. Josh is an internationally recognized speaker and clinical instructor. Dr. Solomon is the owner/director of the 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 serves as a product evaluator and key opinion leader for many national and international dental companies.

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Approved PACE Program Provider. FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. 6/1/24 to 5/31/28. Provider ID 306446.

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Catapult Education has received no financial support for this presentation. Dr. Josh Solomon receives an honorarium from Catapult Education for the time involved in preparing and delivering this presentation. Catapult Education delivers clinically relevant continuing dental education programs which address the needs and preferences of our audience and provides them with the knowledge and confidence to integrate new techniques, practice management and treatment options into their respective practices. Catapult Education is committed to ensuring the content quality, objectivity and scientific integrity of all continuing education courses. Instructors are advised to support clinical recommendations with scientific research-supported data whenever possible and to disclose any conflict of interest between them and any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this CE activity. Instructors are advised, where appropriate and if relevant to the subject matter of the presentation, to mention a variety of different product choices so as to present a balanced view of all therapeutic options available and promote improvements in oral healthcare free from commercial bias.

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Modern Prep Design

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General Dentists

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2029

1 CE Credit

Free

Self-Instructional

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