Changing our Paradigm: Modern Composite Technology

Course Contents:

Mastering direct composite veneer application is the ultimate in dento-facial aesthetics. As a clinician you have the ability to demonstrate your artistic and engineering skills to your patients.  Presented by Dr Sarkis Nalbandian this is a comprehensive course covering the theoretical and practical aspects in application of composite technology in detail to enhance the confidence of the practitioner in using direct composites to achieve optimal function and aesthetics: from simple to mouth rehabilitation using composite technology: contingency planning for complex cases.

Topics include

• Contemporary smile paradigm: Problem orientated diagnosis & treatment planning
• Identify the positive elements of patient’s smile that should be maintained
• Visualised treatment strategy to address patient’s chief concerns: The art of “seeing”
• Contemporary Smile design in 4 dimensions
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of composite veneers
• Improve your skills in different techniques of direct composite application
• How to match the shade of composite veneers with porcelain crowns
• The Art of Stratification and how to simplify this concept
• Steps for achieving a One Visit Smile Lift
• Understand how to assess and when to create gingival symmetry to improve the emergence profile of teeth
• Introduction of Dahl Concept in management and restoration of tooth wear
• Full mouth rehabilitation using composite technology
• Understand how demographic changes affect aesthetic demands

The Presenter

Dr Sarkis Nalbandian

Dr Sarkis Nalbandian B.D.S. (Hons) Grad.Dip.Clin.Dent (Oral Implants) Syd. Uni. M.Clin.Dent. (Prosthodontics) King’s College Uni. London, FRACDS. Dr. Sarkis Nalbandian has completed his Bachelor of Dental surgery with honours in 1983, Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) in year 2000 at University of Sydney. He has also completed his Masters (Prosthodontics) in 2005 with Distinction at the prestigious King’s College, University of London. He is a Fellow of Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Dr. Nalbandian has a private referral practice in Sydney, limited to Aesthetics, Prosthodontics & Implant surgery.

He has special interest in application of composites for treating complex functional and aesthetic problems. He stresses the importance of tooth
conservation for optimal function and smile enhancement that is achieved in one visit, at a reduced cost and no patient discomfort. He has researched and published patient’s decision making process when selecting composite or porcelain veneer systems. He is a contributor to postgraduate Masters Degree lectures programs at King’s College, London.

Seminar Details:

Participants up to 25 maximum.

To book contact Gunz Dental on (freephone Australia) 1800 025 300 or (freephone New Zealand) 0800 30 10 10.

Please advise of any special dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Cost: AU$500 (including GST), NZ$500 (excl.GST)

CPD

This course adheres to the Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA) CPD guidelines for 8.0 hours of Scientific (or Non-Scientific) Continuing Professional Education accreditation. At the time of printing, this course was under review of the NZDA for 8.0 CPD points.

Early Bird Special

Register 30 days prior to course date and receive a Gunz Dental Gift Voucher valued at $100.