Perfecting Smiles

Mastering the Art of Aesthetic Dentistry from Prep Design to Cementation
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General Dentist

Audience

August 6, 2024

Released

August 6, 2027

Expires

1 CE Credit

Credits

Free

Cost

Self-Instructional

Method

About the Course

Course Description

Smile design cases can be profoundly rewarding, both financially and emotionally, for the entire
dental team. However, achieving success in aesthetic dentistry requires a comprehensive understanding of the procedures involved. Join us to explore every aspect of aesthetic dentistry, offering insights and strategies to help dentists achieve exemplary results and ensure patient satisfaction.

Learning Topics

  • Master the art of ideal minimally invasive prep design for porcelain veneers
  • Learn to craft beautiful provisional restorations for effective patient and laboratory communication
  • Understand the essential elements required by laboratories to deliver optimal results for your aesthetic cases
  • Discover why adherence to smile design principles is essential for creating truly attractive smiles
  • Simplify and streamline your practice with efficient techniques for adhesively cementing multiple veneers simultaneously

Perfecting Smiles

Course Details

  • Course Fee: Free
  • Credits: Catapult Education designates this activity for 1 credit continuing education credit.
  • Method: Self-Instructional
  • Audience: General Dentist
  • AGD Subject Code: 780

Interested in Additional Hands-On Training? 

Live-Patient Veneer Aesthetic Mini Residency

A Hands-On Program at UAB School of Dentistry

November 8-9: Preparation Weekend

December 6-7: Seat Weekend
Registrations must be received by October 7th.
Participant will provide their own patient.
  • Lecture on Practice Philosophy, Marketing, Practice Growth and Case Acceptance Strategies
  • How to Create a New Patient Experience
  • How to Boost your Practice Image
  • Team Motivation; Techniques to Pump Up Your Staff

Course Contents

Meet the Instructor

Thomas Dudney, DMD

Thomas Dudney, DMD is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama at the Birmingham School of Dentistry. He has previously served as the Clinical Director for the Aesthetic Advantage hands-on programs taught by Dr. Larry Rosenthal at New York University and the Eastman Dental Clinic in London.

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.

Sponsored By:

Catapult Education, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Approved PACE Program Provider. FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. 6/1/20 to 5/31/24. Provider ID 306446.

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Disclosure

Catapult Education received commercial support from Bisco, Shofu, and Pacific Aesthetic Laboratory Group for this presentation. Dr. Thomas Dudney declares no conflict of interest for 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