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FRIDAY –– MARCH 19, 2010

JEFF J. BRUCIA, DDS

Restorative Materials Update 2010

SYNOPSIS:

Restorative care demands continuous learning in the areas of material science and restorative technique.  It is estimated that more than 80% of restorative failures are due to clinical error. The perpetual evolution in adhesive materials and techniques, combined with the ever-increasing demands for esthetic restorations, has confused the clinician as to what is best indicated in a given situation. The learning objectives of this presentation are:

1. Review options in adhesive systems including the new advancements in glass ionomer         materials;
2. Eliminate the frustration of postoperative sensitivity and restorative failure;
3. Discuss materials and techniques for Class I, II and V restorations;
4. Techniques and materials for repairing procelain fractures;
5.  Discuss predictable esthetic results with anterior implants;
6. Techniques for the preparation, impressions, temporization, lab communication, material
    selection, and cementation of indirect restorations. 

BIOGRAPHIC SKETCH:

Jeff Brucia is a graduate of the University of the Pacific where he is an assistant professor of Dental Practice.   He  has a full-time practice in San Francisco devoted to esthetic and restorative dentistry.  Dr. Brucia is the co-director of the FACE institute and chair of the institute’s Department of Esthetics and Adhesive Material Science.  His objective is to forge cooperation among gnathology, occlusion and adhesion.  He also teaches postgraduate programs in esthetic dentistry at several universities. 

Dr. Brucia is currently chair of the CDA Board of Managers, Scientific Sessions. As a published author of clinical articles, he has been a guest editor and clinical reviewer for several journals. Additionally, he has worked with several manufacturers and laboratories as a developer and evaluator for new materials.

Dr. Brucia was selected by Dentistry Today as one of the top clinicians in dental continuing education. He is a fellow of the American and International College of Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry International, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and is a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.