Hands-On:
Porcelain Veneers
14 CE Hours
Mastering Porcelain Veneers:
A Comprehensive Hands-On Workshop on Innovative Techniques and Best Practices
Program outline:
Embark on an immersive two-day workshop designed to elevate your expertise in the evolving field of porcelain veneers. This hands-on workshop will provide participants with a deep dive into the science, evidence, and modern techniques in restorative and aesthetic dentistry when utilizing porcelain veneers. Gain insights into treatment planning, case selection, patient communication, smile design, and lab planning. The workshop will also offer hands-on exercises to hone your skills in veneer preparation, digital impression taking, and provisionalization. By utilizing cutting-edge technology and the latest evidence-based practices, participants will be empowered to deliver exceptional patient care and achieve predictable results.
Learning objectives:
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of the science, evidence, and advanced techniques in porcelain veneer treatment planning, case selection, and patient communication.
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Learn the principles of aesthetic smile design and effectively use digital tools for lab planning and patient communication.
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Develop practical skills in veneer preparation, digital impression taking, and provisionalization through hands-on exercises.
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Understand the cementation protocols for optimal outcomes and strategies for long-term maintenance and success.
Hands-on experience:
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Virtual smile design
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Intra-oral mock up using digital design
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Veneer preparation
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Final digital impression using an intra-oral scanner
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Veneer temporization
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Veneer bonding protocols and finishing techniques
Limited to 12 participants.
Date: July 20-21, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Location: 925 W Georgia, Vancouver
Tuition: $3000
Inclusive of materials, breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and CE Certificate.
The January course is now at FULL capacity!
The next schedule is set on July 20-21, 2024! Please register below to secure your spot! Thank you!
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Schedule
Day 1
08:30 - 09:00: Registration and Welcome
09:00 - 10:00: Introduction and Overview
The science and evidence behind porcelain veneers
The role of modern techniques in restorative and aesthetic dentistry
10:00 - 11:00: Treatment Planning, Case Selection, and Patient Communication
Advanced techniques in diagnosis and treatment planning
Case selection criteria and communication strategies
11:00 - 12:00: Smile Design and Lab Planning
Principles of aesthetic smile design
Using digital tools for effective lab planning and patient communication
Photography and facial scanning
Virtual smile design tools
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:30: Hands-on photography & smile design & mock-up fabrication
14:30 - 15:00: Indirect mock-up
15:00 - 17:00: Veneer preparation
Guidelines and techniques for veneer preparation
Hands-on exercise: Veneer preparation through mock-up
Day 2
08:30 - 09:00: Breakfast
09:00 - 10:30: Intra-Oral Scanning
Introduction to intra-oral scanning
Hands-on exercise: Taking final digital impression using an intra-oral scanner
10:30 - 12:00: Veneer Temporization
Techniques and best practices
Hands-on exercise: Veneer temporization
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch
13:00 - 14:00: Post temporization assessment phase
14:00 - 16:00: Cementation Protocols
Understanding cementation for optimal outcomes
Hands-on exercise: Veneer bonding protocols and finishing techniques
16:00 - 16:30: Long-Term Maintenance and Success Strategies
16:30 - 17:00: Q&A and recap
The Speaker
Dr. Faraj Edher
DDS, MSc, Dip Pros, FRCD(C)
Prosthodontist – Vancouver, BC
Founder – BC Dental Study Club
Director – Digital Dentistry Institute
Clinical Assistant Professor - University of British Columbia
Dr. Faraj Edheris a Specialist in Prosthodontics. He received his dental degree from the University of Sharjah College of Dental Medicine and then continued his Masters in Craniofacial Science and post-graduate specialty training in Prosthodontics at the University of British Columbia.
Dr. Edher is the Founder of one of Canada’s largest study clubs, the BC Dental Study and the
Director of the Digital Dentistry Institute. He is passionate about innovation and education in the fields of digital dentistry, prosthodontics, and implant dentistry.
He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and an active member of the American College of Prosthodontists, the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada, and the Canadian Association of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics. He has founded, co-founded, and is actively involved with several international dental associations, and has represented Canadian dentists and dental students on multiple international platforms.
In addition to practicing full-time in Vancouver, Dr. Edher is a Clinical Assistant Professor and
guest lecturer at the University of British Columbia.
BC Dental Study Club
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
10/1/2023 to 9/30/2025. Provider ID# 421354