Symposium Course Descriptions & Schedule
Symposium attendees may earn up to 19 Continuing Education Credits. To view the complete symposium schedule visit the symposium schedule tab on the left navigation bar.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Gerard J. Chiche, D.D.S. & Avishai Sadan, D.M.D.
A Systematic Approach to Predictable Esthetics
Esthetic predictability is based on a comprehensive use by the dental team of a myriad of esthetic principles. With the routine use of contemporary all-ceramic materials, a successful team approach utilizing a sound occlusal philosophy must be based on a step-by-step approach to set high esthetic standards and to address challenging patients. A methodological approach will be presented to guide the team through various esthetic challenges.
7 CE Credits
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Pascal Magne, Ph.D., D.M.D.
Esthetic Principles
Esthetic restorative procedures can only be mastered consistently if both clinician and ceramist are perfectly familiar with the basic principles of natural oral esthetics. Most important criteria have been selected and are presented in the form of a critical checklist for esthetic restorative success. This overview of esthetic principles goes beyond simple tooth esthetics and includes a comprehensive discussion of gingival esthetics and the specific challenges related to the loss of the interdental tissues in fixed-partial dentures and implant-supported restorations.
2 CE Credits
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Michel Magne, C.D.T.
Understanding Visual Balance and Facial Architecture
Our obsession with physical appearance may not be so shallow after all. For many years philosophers and scientists have tried to analyze our innate attraction towards what is beautiful. Can it be quantified; does it transcend gender, culture and race? Is it an instantaneous affair of the senses or a preconditioned memory perception of human evolution? The key visual elements of esthetic interpretation related to dentistry will be emphasized.
2 CE Credits
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Urs C. Belser, D.M.D.
Implant Esthetics: Where Are We Today?
Various clinical approaches for the replacement of extracted teeth with implant-supported restorations have emerged in recent years. This program will focus on treatment protocols currently used to predictably restore esthetics and function in the partially edentulous anterior maxilla. In this context, long term data of anterior implants, specifically addressing esthetic parameters, will be presented. Based on these results, the rationale for an early placement/early loading concept will be discussed in detail, comprising the related preoperative analysis, decision making process and clinical/laboratory step-by-step procedures. In particular, the fundamental difference between single tooth sites, two adjacent missing anterior maxillary teeth, and more extended edentulous segments, often accompanied by significant horizontal and vertical tissue deficiencies, will be addressed. Finally, the recent evolution in implant design and novel restorative components, such as CAD/CAM derived high-strength ceramic elements and a newly developed bone level implant that implements the principle of “platform-switching” will be critically appraised.
4 CE Credits
Saturday, November 8, 2008

The Pankey Scholar Forum - Part 1
2 CE Credits

8:00 am - 8:30 am
Steve Ratcliff, D.D.S., M.S.
Dentistry in the Virtual World
Imagine creating exquisite diagnostic workups and carrying a complex treatment plan to completion without ever making an impression or touching an articulator. What would your practice be like if you could visualize all the mandibular movements of your patients with the aid of a virtual articulator. That time is here!
8:30 am - 9:00 am
George F. Warga, D.D.S.
What's Under the Hood?
Mechanical forces must be managed appropriately for implant and prosthetic longevity. The dynamics of loading implants in function vary according to prosthetic design. Learn to evaluate forces for single tooth implants, splinted implants, and cantilevers.
9:00 am - 9:30 am
John Orsi, D.D.S.
Implants and Comprehensive Care
Orchestrating porcelain and titanium to give patients the fixed teeth they want in spite of their current condition. Discover ways to make our patients' dreams come true with the use of implants in an interdisciplinary team. Case reviews.
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Jeffrey Baggett, D.D.S.
Phased Comprehensive Treatment for Success and Predictability
Achieving excellent esthetic and restorative results with phased treatment will lower your stress level. Discussion will show how testing the proposed solution to a patient’s esthetic and restorative needs and desires is the key to success. Utilizing exquisite provisionals and composites in a process of discovery and experience for both patient and doctor creates a truly collaborative result that mirrors the desired outcome. With the outcome fully realized in the phased process, final porcelain restorations can be fabricated with healthy tissue and predetermined esthetically pleasing and functional results.
The Pankey Scholar Forum - Part 2
2 CE Credits
10:30 am - 11:00 am
James F. Fondriest, D.D.S.
Increasing the Diagnostic Value of Your Photographic Images
Generate better and more informed efforts in diagnosis, treatment planning, lab communication and interdisciplinary communication, by choreographing your shots for each specific purpose. Subtle changes in angulation and exposure with portraits and intra-oral shots will mask important information that can significantly change treatment plans. Learn to tell as much of the patient’s circumstance with as few images as possible just as we do radiographically.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Michael C. Fling, D.D.S.
Combining Aesthetic Priority and Functional Integrity with a Secret Pearl for Success
Understanding components of an esthetic smile is critical for clinical success. This presentation reviews application of esthetic with functional principles and relates how this affects the prognosis of treatment. While the ultimate end product is clinical success, insight is given to the key that will help enhance value and create esthetic and functional success.
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Irwin M. Becker, D.D.S.
Becoming an Eagle
It's not good enough to use the latest materials and methods. Grow in understanding of all the subtle factors affecting esthetic longevity. Mature in your perspective. Demand the highest standards of yourself, and refine your competency. Associate with specialists who team and fully communicate to achieve exceptional, predictable results. Success can be defined in many ways; hear Irwin Becker’s definition and requisite steps for achieving long-lasting success.