Dentistry continues to evolve from repairing problems to truly restoring dental health. As preventive-oriented health professionals, we must first ensure that the patient’s level of oral hygiene is such that our restorative efforts will provide the most beneficial results. Glazer will explore the protocols, systems and products involved in pretreatment, treatment and posttreatment of various dental maladies. His minimally invasive approach to restoring dentition will include a discussion of the instruments and products he uses to achieve optimal health for the patient in maintaining form and function. This is a program about real dentistry, by a real dentist, treating real patients.
Learning Objectives:
Evaluate what pretreatment dental therapy is most beneficial.
Discuss what products are used for specific preventive and restorative issues.
Determine what to use for detection and instrumentation to create minimally invasive procedures that will preserve tooth structure.
Learn the differences in bio-mimicking and antibacterial restorative products.