Lecture Title: Materials and Techniques for Indirect Restorations

Objectives:

· Differentiate the clinical indications for contemporary dental ceramic materials.

· Select appropriate preparation designs and restorative materials for indirect restorations.

· Apply evidence-based bonding and cementation protocols for ceramic restorations.

· Implement clinical techniques for adjusting, polishing, and repairing ceramic restorations.

· Incorporate research-based protocols that improve the longevity and predictability of indirect restorations.

Synopsis: This evidence-based course reviews the selection, preparation, bonding, and cementation of contemporary ceramic restorative materials. Participants will learn practical clinical strategies for selecting, handling, bonding, adjusting, and polishing indirect restorations while simplifying material selection and improving long-term clinical success.

 

 

Lecture Title: Materials and Techniques for Direct Restorations

Objectives:

· Apply current evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis and management of carious lesions.

· Select appropriate materials and adhesive protocols for direct composite restorations.

· Utilize clinical techniques that improve restoration adaptation, proximal contacts, and longevity.

· Evaluate matrix systems, bonding procedures, and finishing techniques to optimize clinical outcomes.

· Incorporate current research into daily restorative procedures to improve predictability and efficiency.

Synopsis: This course reviews each step involved in successful direct composite restorations, from diagnosis and isolation through bonding, composite placement, finishing, and polishing. Attendees will gain practical, evidence-based techniques that improve restorative outcomes and increase the longevity of direct restorations.

Dr. Nate Lawson is Director of the Division of Biomaterials at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry and Program Director of the Biomaterials Residency Program. He earned his DMD from the UAB School of Dentistry in 2011 and his PhD in Biomedical Engineering in 2012. His research focuses on the mechanical, optical, and biologic properties of dental materials, as well as the clinical evaluation of emerging restorative materials.

Dr. Lawson has published more than 300 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and research abstracts. He previously served on the American Dental Association Council of Scientific Affairs and currently serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and Compendium. An internationally recognized lecturer, Dr. Lawson presents extensively on dental materials and restorative dentistry while maintaining a clinical practice as a general dentist in the UAB Faculty Practice.