6 (CE Units) JOYCE BASSETT, DDS, FAACD, FAGD, practices comprehensive restorative and aesthetic dentistry in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is an Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and President 2015-2016. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, an Associate Member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, a KOIS Clinical Instructor, and an active member of the Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and a Fellow in the AGD. Dr. Bassett also has served as adjunct faculty, teaching the aesthetic continuum at the Arizona School of Dentistry. She is a member of the Catapult Group speaker’s bureau, voted one of the top five female CE educators. Bassett is an international lecturer, published author, and member of the editorial board of several peer-reviewed publications. The cases presented in her lectures are all published in peer review journals (http://www.drbassett.com/publications.html). She is a recipient of the Lucy Hobbs award for Clinical Expertise, the AACD Evy Award for Excellence in Teaching Cosmetic Dentistry Education, the Volunteer Dentist of the Year award for Arizona CASS dental clinic, and she has received the Give Back a Smile volunteer service award twice.
Things That Go Wrong, Even When You Do Everything Right
This innovative, fast pace course will explore frequently seen problems that occur during restorative treatment, showcasing a variety of modes of failure. She will explore state-of-the-art, real-time digital design and link 3D prosthetic planning with fundamental smile design principles. You will learn systematic techniques to treat every aspect and ensure aesthetics that are BUILT TO LAST. These techniques can be used to both prevent and remedy these failures. While materials are often considered the cause of clinical failures, more often the failure is a result of function, incomplete planning, decision-making, and execution. When a clinical failure occurs, there is often conflict and blaming between the dentist, patient, and laboratory technician. She will cover communication techniques that offer realistic patient expectations. Proven conflict resolution techniques to address these issues will be proposed, as well as a checklist for careful patient and laboratory communication. There is something for everyone to learn. There are no unintended consequences, only situations that were not well thought out.
Learning Objectives:
● Master the usage of systemized techniques to treat simple to complex cases with veneers, crowns, and implants
● Obtain the knowledge of real-time digital smile design principles for both composite Provisionals and porcelain
● Integrate sound occlusal principles to create synergy between form and function. Learning Outcomes…Participants will leave this presentation with:
● A proven step by step approach to identifying and addressing difficult clinical situations
● Master conflict resolution techniques with the usage of proper verbiage and checklists
● Identify which adhesives and restorative materials work the best for maximum predictability
