Course Details

Be Aware of Wear: A Systematic Approach to Diagnosing, Treatment Planning, and Restoring the Worn Dentition

Thomas Dudney, DMD

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Time: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Code: T28 Cost: Staff: $40; after August 27th $55 | Dentists: $65; after August 27th $80 Date: Thursday, Sept. 24

Subject:  Worn Dentition  |  Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Technicians |  CE Credits: 3 hours Lecture

Course Description:

In today’s society tooth wear is more prevalent than ever and it is therefore incumbent upon the entire dental team to be well versed in recognizing the clinical signs of wear while understanding the importance of prevention when possible and the restorative options when necessary. This half day lecture will illustrate the different types of tooth wear with clinical examples and demonstrate a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the clinical signs of intrinsic and extrinsic erosion.
  • Office protocols to help patients prevent and/or treat acid erosion.
  • Recognize the clinical signs of horizontal and vertical wear patterns.
  • Designing an occlusal scheme that fits and identifying grinding patterns of the patient.
  • Bite opening vs. crown lengthening vs. orthodontic intrusion to gain space for restorations.
  • The importance of an interdisciplinary team in treating wear cases.
  • A systematic approach in the treatment of simple to complex wear cases.

About the Speaker:

Thomas Dudney, DMD is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama at the Birmingham School of Dentistry. He has previously served as the Clinical Director for the Aesthetic Advantage hands-on programs taught by Dr. Larry Rosenthal at New York University and the Eastman Dental Clinic in London.

Presently he is the clinical director of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC) hands-on programs. In addition to teaching hands-on programs, he has presented workshops and lectures at dental meetings and has authored several articles on aesthetic and restorative dentistry.

He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Alabama Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also a fellow of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry as well as a member of Catapult Education’s Speakers Bureau.

Financial Relationship – None Reported

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