In an effort to adapt to these challenging times while continuing to provide clinical education of the highest caliber, Glidewell Clinical Education is hosting a hands-on, online CE course for dentists. “The Perfect Crown: Finishing, Polishing and Cementing Monolithic Zirconia Crowns” debuted in November 2020 and is now scheduled to be held throughout 2021. Register today to reserve your spot in the upcoming March 25 course.

This new online course empowers you to take part in practical, hands-on CE, despite the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic. At Glidewell, this is just one way that we’re striving to help you safely advance your continuing education and focus on the highest standard of care for your patients.

Prior to the class, participants will receive a hands-on kit that contains everything needed to complete this online CE course. The kit includes a posterior BruxZir^® Zirconia crown on an articulated model, a BruxZir^™ Adjustment & Polishing Kit ($149 value) and RelyX^™ Luting Plus Automix RMGI Cement ($89.95 value). Then, with the kit in hand, you’ll be ready to join the course through Zoom.

As a cornerstone of any restorative dental practice, the dental crown is a staple offering that clinicians strive to perfect for their patients. In this course, attendees will study the steps required for smooth and efficient delivery of monolithic zirconia restorations. Learn and practice the techniques required, including finalization of the fit, occlusion and proximal contacts, as well as the methods and materials for final finishing and polishing.

This online CE course for dentists will also cover techniques for bonding and cementation, including the prevention of sensitivity. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn new, innovative techniques for delivering a monolithic zirconia restoration, while earning 1.5 hours of CE credit.

Course participants will learn how to do the following:

• Explain material properties and how they influence fit and function
• Apply protocols to adjust contacts and occlusion
• Understand which burs and polishers provide optimal results
• Administer cementation and bonding protocols

Dr. Justin Chi is director of clinical technologies at Glidewell. He joined Glidewell as a clinical research associate in 2015 after graduating from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Dr. Chi’s previous education included receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in dental laboratory technology from the LSU School of Dentistry, and earning his CDT in crown & bridge in 2007.

Upcoming Course Date: March 25, 2021 (registration deadline is March 18)

Later course dates are also available.

Time: 2–3:30 p.m. PST

Tuition: $175 per doctor

Available CE: 1.5 hours

Method: Lecture/participation/hands-on

To learn more and view other upcoming courses, visit glidewellcecenter.com.