COURSE OVERVIEW:

Over the past decade there have been many advances in the technical field of dentistry. Aesthetics is a growing field and ceramics, provisionals and preparations have been improved. Dental implants are the best way to treat any edentulous site but the parameters may be confusing and sometimes unpredictable. Occlusion is still a mystery that needs attention for it to be practical in private practice. Many new ideas and techniques will be discussed to open up discussion on all three of these integrated disciplines. They all must work together to restore dentition and smiles back to their natural beauty. Facial aesthetics and vertical dimension of occlusion will also be discussed as it relates to the smile design and implant therapy. Computerized technology and diagnostic designs can help the clinician achieve success in a more systematic approach with proper sequencing of each patient treatment. Finally all aesthetic restorations need laboratory communication and artistry. These are the final touches that make dentistry come alive! Come and explore new ideas and procedures that will help every clinician improve their abilities, de-mystify occlusion and properly treatment plan patients to a higher level of aesthetics using implants, natural teeth and more functioning occlusion designs.

You will learn:

• New advances and concepts in aesthetics, implants and occlusion
• How to treatment plan and sequence complex cases from start to finish
• The importance of laboratory communication to obtain optimal results

Bio:
Dean Vafiadis, DDS is a Prosthodontist and graduated from New York University College of Dentistry. He is a Clinical Associate Professor in the department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. Dr. Vafiadis is Program Director of the Full Mouth Rehabilitation Continuing Education course at NYUCD. He lectures extensively both nationally and internationally. He is a clinical instructor for the Aesthetic Advantage program at the Rosenthal Institute at NYUCD and Palm Beach, Florida. He is a member of numerous associations including the following: AO, ACP, AACD, AAID, NGS, ICOI, and ADA. He maintains a private practice in New York City.