32nd Annual ASDA Meeting Featured Speakers:

Irwin Smigel DDS - "Expanding the Boundaries of Aesthetic Excellence"

At first blush, situations often appear uncorrectable, but study, experience and especially ‘will‘-can achieve the unattainable. Please join us on a journey where hope seems illusionary, yet determination wins out. A cleft palate patient suffering a grossly distorted Class III occlusion and a deformed face, had been told his treatment would require a minimum of 3 years of orthodontics and then surgery. You will see him brought back to normalcy in one week.

Burton Langer DMD MS - “ The Correction and Avoidance of Aesthetic Disfigurements on Teeth and Implants Resulting from Trauma, Dental Disease or Previous Implant Therapy”

Continuous developments have improved the soft and hard tissue treatment of teeth which have suffered from dental disease and trauma. Unfortunately, some implant cases have resulted in aesthetic nightmares. Essential treatment sequencing is crucial to the final outcome. In concert with regenerative techniques, learn interceptive steps that will insure clinical success and avoid the need for corrective surgical procedures.

Ross Nash DDS - “Full Dental Rehabilitation with Aesthetic Materials”

Properly answering the question of when to increase vertical dimension and when to maintain the existing vertical dimension is important for the long term success of dental rehabilitation. The importance of integrating aesthetics and function are paramount in providing the ultimate patient care. Full dental rehabilitations will be presented emphasizing the impact of occlusion, smile design and the choice of materials on desired clinical results.

Michael Miller DDS - “Reality Update 2008: What You Need to Know Before Using New Products on Patients!”

Dentists are overwhelmed by a plethora of new products. Yet deciding which new materials should be incorporated requires research, not guesswork. Learn how to choose products, materials and equipment to match your practice. Understand how to read manufacturer’s marketing claims without being mislead. This course will keep you up to the date on the latest and best materials that will work in your practice.

K. William "Buddy" Mopper DDS MS - “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Bonding - But Were Afraid to Ask”

Direct bonding can be the most creative dental treatment that today’s dentist can render. Using layering techniques and today’s outstanding materials, lifelike restorations can be achieved. Learn the art and science of freehand bonding. Discover proven techniques to achieve beautiful aesthetic, long lasting composite restorations. Material selection, veneering techniques, proper contouring, polishing, and finishing, will all be discussed in this outstanding presentation. Upgrade your skills and improve your aesthetic skills from the master!

Damon Adams DDS- "Preparation Design and the New Dental Ceramics: What your dental technicians really want…but may be afraid to ask!"

While many other things are changing rapidly in dentistry, preparation design will always be of major importance to achieving the best aesthetics and expected longevity for your restorations. This unique presentation provides doctors and their technicians a unique opportunity to acquire an understanding of the keys to better preparation design. Learn preparation requirements and evaluation techniques needed to produce predictable, consistent restorative results while reducing stress between the laboratory and the dentist.