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Miracles and Myths of Modern ‘Universal” Dental Adhesives
April 15 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm EDT
Long-lasting direct resin restorations are dependent in large measure on the clinician understanding and applying key principles in the use and application of dental adhesives. While seemingly simple, the complex chemical components and need for attention to detailed application techniques require the operator have robust understanding of the material’s handling and properties to avoid marginal gaps and staining, debonding and post-operative sensitivity. Modern “universal” adhesives offer the promise of outstanding clinical performance—but only if the clinician is meticulous in following proper techniques. This course will provide an evidence-based approach to help clinicians apply complicated bonding concepts in a practical and straightforward way. Course Objectives: Understand the fundamental mechanisms of bonding to enamel and dentin. Identify the different strategies for bonding and when and where to apply them. Learn the complex chemical compositions of universal adhesives and why moisture tolerance can be so important in clinical practice. Understand the critical steps in successful bonding with universal adhesives. Understand how light curing and can make or break the long-term success of the restoration.
This course is intended for dental professionals or students with a basic understanding of dental terminology, practice, and proficiency.
Speaker Disclosure
Dentsply Sirona compensates speakers for the production and delivery of course content. Speakers are not compensated for additional viewings of recorded materials. Any additional speaker disclosures and/or commercial bias will be disclosed by speaker at the start of their course presentation.
CE Verification Letter Delivery
Once you have completed your on demand course you will receive an AGD PACE CE verification letter in a separate email approximately 2 business days after the course completion. Saturdays and Sundays are not considered business days. If you have not received your CE verification letter after 2 business days, please contact the course coordinator indicated in the course description on DentsplySirona.com. Please allow further processing time for in-person and live webinar courses.
Inquiries Related to This Course
If you have any questions related to this course or you experience technical problems, please contact the course coordinator indicated in the course description on the right.
Dentsply Sirona is designated as a Nationally Approved AGD PACE provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or any other applicable regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2023 – 12/31/2026. Provider ID 208218
