CE HOME | General Information | Secure Online Registration | Registration Form (PDF) January 8, 2010 FOR DENTISTS, SPECIALISTS, HYGIENISTS, ASSISTANTS Educational Grant provided by: TranZitional vs. Traditional: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM 6 CE Credits Hotel du Pont, Wilmington, Delaware   Corky Willhite, DDS Sponsored by Dentsply Traditional dentistry is often unaffordable to many patients that need esthetic and functional improvements. Today's composites are able to successfully restore many of these patients—for lower cost and with less tooth reduction—while still being very profitable for the practice. This course is very different than other resin courses, it's NOT about layering composite for "ultimate" esthetics, but will cover a new option to help many patients. A predictable technique to achieve improved esthetics will be covered, yet the focus of the course is how to build functional, long-lasting composite restorations—even for non-compliant patients. Learning Objectives: Learn a practical technique to build anterior guidance with composite—even for severe wear cases and non-compliant bruxers When and how to open Vertical Dimension to aid in restoring tough cases— it's easier than you may think How to make a margin "invisible" when it is in plain sight—and other pearls for natural esthetics Learn how to prevent future tooth wear in even young bruxers without a nighttime appliance Understand the requirements that allow composite restorations to last and why porcelain isn't always the best option. Corky Willhite, DDS, has achieved Fellowship in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Society. He has served on the AACD Board of Governors and is an Examiner for Accreditation. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at L.S.U. School of Dentistry. With a private practice limited to cosmetic dentistry, he has enjoyed having the opportunity to share his knowledge on cosmetic dentistry with colleagues through published articles and lectures around the world. His experience is based on a dedication to the belief that "excellence" and "esthetics" are not only compatible, but can take dentistry to a new level of satisfaction and success.