March 12, 2012

Dr. Harald Heymann

Conservative Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry: A Potpourri for Clinical Success

Want a “bottom line” approach to what works in conservative restorative and esthetic dentistry? This course will provide real-world, time-proven information on a large variety of topics critical to consistent longterm success in restorative dentistry. The course will begin with an evidence-based overview of adhesive dentistry focusing on what works and what doesn’t. Are self-etch adhesives still the answer? How can you best eliminate sensitivity? Avoid problems with posterior composites?

What about new chemotherapeutic agents? Probiotics? Pulp capping? Abfractions? How can you achieve optimal esthetics with minimal intervention? This presentation will separate fact from fi ction in all these areas and more. Also, see step-by-step procedures for achieving esthetic porcelain veneers that will last, along with innovative approaches to white spot removal, tooth whitening, and all-porcelain bonded bridges.

Biographical Sketch

Dr. Heymann graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. He is the past Chairman and Graduate Program Director of the Department of Operative Dentistry and currently is Professor of Graduate Operative Dentistry at the UNC School of Dentistry.

Dr. Heymann is particularly active in the clinical research of esthetic restorative materials and participates in a dental practice devoted largely to esthetic dentistry.

He is a member of Academy of Operative Dentistry, the International Association of Dental Research, and is Past-President and a Fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is also a Fellow in the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists, and the Academy of Dental Materials. He also serves as a consultant to the ADA.

The author of over 185 scientifi c publications, Dr. Heymann also has authored a number of textbook chapters on conservative esthetic techniques and is Co-Editor of The Art and Science of Operative Dentistry. Dr. Heymann is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Heymann has given over 1,200 lectures on various aspects of esthetic dentistry worldwide, is a Board Member of the CRA Foundation, and has received the Gordon J. Christensen Award for excellence as a CE speaker.