Marcos Vargas
BDB, DDS, MS
Course Schedule
Tips and Tricks for Anterior and Posterior Composite Restorations
6.5 CE Credits | 9.5 ODQ UNITS | AGD Subject Code: 250
Composite restorations are the bread and butter of any comprehensive practice. They allow conservative dentistry, excellent esthetics, and function, while being personally rewarding for the practitioner. However, they can be challenging and frustrating at times. This lecture and hands-on program will provide the dentist with tips and techniques to expedite the process of predictably obtaining function and esthetics while increasing longevity of direct anterior and posterior resin composite restorations.
During the hands-on portion, the practitioners will learn how to restore a large Class II restoration with cuspal involvement. As well as how to do Class IV restorations two ways, monochromatic restorations and multi-layering for maximum esthetics.
Learning Objectives:
- Obtain shade for monochromatic and polychromatic restorations
- Create ideal cavity preparations for anterior and posterior restorations
- Restore Class IIs with Bulk Fill materials
- Layered anterior composite restorations
- Contour and polish resin composites
Tuition:
- Early Bird Special: $749.25 - Expires Aug 27, 2023
- Dentists & Associates: $999
- Bring a staff member for: $250
(* One staff member per registered dentist.)
Dates and Locations:
October 27, 2023 | Montreal, QC
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2024 Aruba Dental Conference
Following a sold-out 2023 conference, Clinical Research Dental is thrilled to announce we will return to Aruba to host the 8th annual Aruba Dental Conference. Join us February 1-3 for three days of industry-leading CE with a distinguished group of world-class educators.
Speakers and topics include:
- Marcos Vargas, BDB, DDS, MS, presenting “Achieving Ultimate Esthetics with Direct Restorations”
- Ron Kaminer, DDS, sharing“Advanced Materials and Techniques to Maximize Efficiency”
- Amanda Seay, DDS, FAACD, FAGD & Adamo Notarantonio, DDS, FICOI, FAACD presenting "Achieving Excellence with Ceramic Restorations - A Blueprint for Success"
- Nate Lawson, DDS, MA, PhD, on “The Science Behind Better Clinical Outcomes"
- Marc Geissberger, DDS, MA, BS, CPT, presenting “Managing and Treating an Acid Mouth"
For more information on the 2024 Aruba Dental Conference and to register, visit www.arubadentalconference.com.
2024 Aruba Dental Conference - Day 1
Marcos Vargas
Technique Tips for Predictable and Profitable Composites in Daily Practice
2 CE Credits | AGD Subject Code: 780
Composite restorations offer minimally invasive dentistry and esthetics like no other material in dentistry. However, their utilization can be challenging and frustrating sometimes. Achieving excellent color and blending is critical, as good contours and proximal contacts are primordial to obtaining
esthetics, function, and increased longevity. This presentation will provide the practitioner with tips and techniques to expedite the procedure and obtain excellent esthetic results working in anterior or posterior composites.
Learning Objectives:
- Produce ideal cavity preparation for composite restorations
- Shade and opacity selection for anterior composites
- Learn the usage of matrices, wedges, and rings to achieve consistent and predictable contacts
- Learn how to bulk fill and how to eliminate voids
- How to restore Peg Laterals
- Learn simple techniques for creating seamless, invisible margins
2023 Speakers
David Chan
DMD, AAACD
Nathaniel Lawson
DMD, MA, PhD
Rafael Bustamante
DDS
David Clark
DDS
Manfred Friedman
BDS, BChD
Dennis Marangos
DDS, BSc, FAGD
Danièle Larose
DMD, AAACD
Marc Geissberger
DDS, MA, BS, CPT
Marcos Vargas
BDB, DDS, MS
Adamo Notarantonio
DDS, FICOI, FAACD
Amanda Seay
DDS, FAACD, FAGD
Ron Kaminer
DDS
Chad Duplantis
DDS
Bob Margeas
DDS
Michael Crisanti
DMD, CAGS (Endo), FRCD(C)
John Bogle
DMD, MS, FRCD(C)
Susan McMahon
DMD, AACD, FAGD
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