Description
Lecture Topics
- Fundamentals of Smile Design and Photoshop Smile Design
- Indications and Contraindications for Minimally Invasive Veneers, Inlays, Onlays, and Vonlays
- Material Selection: What to Use, When, and Where
- Shade Analysis
- BFEPs (Bonded Functional Esthetic Prototypes / Mock-Ups)
- Step-by-Step Preparation Techniques for Anterior and Posterior Teeth
- Adhesive Cementation Protocols
- Occlusal Considerations
Hands-On Lab
Participants will perform all techniques demonstrated in the lectures using typodonts and specially designed casts. Hands-on sessions follow each lecture and demonstration, guiding participants through:
- Smile design and BFEP fabrication with a high-strength composite
- Minimally invasive preparations customized to esthetic and functional outcomes
- Step-by-step adhesive cementation techniques
Learning Objectives
Participants will learn and perform:
- Smile Design fundamentals and Photoshop-based previews
- Fabrication of BFEPs (bonded diagnostic prototypes)
- Conservative prep techniques for anterior and posterior teeth
- Approaches for diastema closure and managing peg laterals
- No-prep, selective prep, and conventional prep decision-making
- Dentin sealing protocols and shade-based prep planning
- Posterior block-out and margin elevation with structural flowable composites
- Fabrication of final prototypes
- Cementation strategies: self-etch, total-etch, selective-etch
- Application of Universal Adhesives (4th Gen 2.0 concept)
Key Hands-On Techniques
- Clear matrix fabrication for BFEP delivery
- BFEPs using structural light-cured flowable composite
- Minimal or no-prep veneer cases
- Precision reduction techniques for bonded porcelain restorations
- Posterior onlay, vonlay, and veneer preparation
- Adhesive and cementation demonstrations with hands-on practice
This comprehensive course combines clinical, laboratory, and esthetic protocols to enhance your confidence and predictability in delivering minimally invasive bonded restorations.
Course Hours: Friday – Saturday, October 3-4, 2025 – 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Course Faculty
Course Point of Contact: Peyton Chiu who may be reached at 909-788-4087, or via email shipping@stevensondentalsolutions.com
Course Location:
Stevenson Dental Education Center
570 E. Arrow Hwy., Suite B
San Dimas, CA 91773
Stevenson Dental Solutions is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Stevenson Dental Solutions designates this activity for 18 continuing education credits.
