Continuing Education

Biologic shaping: A restorative dentistry seminar

Friday, March 3, 2023
8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Forest Hills Country Club
36 Forest Club Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63005

Featuring celebrated lecturer, author, & clinician Dr. Daniel J. Melker

Dr. Melker is a periodontist who has been in private practice in Florida for over 40 years. He has teamed up with renowned restorative dentists such as Dr. William Strupp and Dr. Howard Chasolen to develop protocols for saving teeth that would otherwise be extracted. Join us as he shares cases with long-term results to learn about predictable methods for broken-down teeth or teeth with furcation involvement.

Topics to be discussed:

The importance of diagnosis
The significance of attached gingiva
Predictable cores and optimally designed provisional crowns
Margin location and materials for ideal outcomes

Biologic shaping and Biologic width
Cosmetic concerns
Altered Active and Passive Eruption and surgical treatments for these situations

Attendees who practice dentistry in Missouri will be eligible for 7 hours of continuing education credit. Registration is now open to dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental professionals, and office team members.