11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. ET

Increase Productivity and Esthetic Outcomes with Milled Restorations
Mark Kleive, DDS
We will review the latest product developments in the CAD/CAM ceramic and resin-ceramic categories and how they can impact productivity and esthetic outcomes in the general practice. Attendees will learn about the physical properties of new ceramic and nano-ceramic materials, cementation protocols, and the various indications for use with patients. Additionally, there will be a focus on chairside characterization to customize restorations directly in the mouth.

Learning Objectives:
• Discuss the different physical properties amongst ceramic and resin-ceramic blocks
• Review the intraoral indications for ceramic and nano-ceramic materials
• Review how to simply characterize CAD/CAM restorations
• Discuss the tips and tricks that create the most efficient workflow and optimal esthetic result

11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET

Injection Molding Technique Using Composite
Tal Wilkins IV, DDS
A smile makeover is a very complex and involved treatment which incorporates an in-depth knowledge of smile design, proper occlusion, and the ability to work with a team, including the dental laboratory technician. While porcelain crowns or veneers are the typical mainstay of this type of treatment, composite veneers offer a less costly option. Composite can also be used as an interim restorative material while phasing treatment and allowing the patient to proceed through treatment at their own pace. With the advent of new composite filler technology, it is now possible to utilize injectable composites, which have wear properties similar to traditional composites. These new injectable composites, combined with clear PVS matrices, can be used to quickly and accurately duplicate the wax up in the patient’s mouth. This new approach significantly lessens the learning curve for new practitioners performing full mouth rehabilitation or smile makeovers.

Learning Objectives:
• Determine the materials used in the injection molding technique
• Discuss a step-by-step method of injection molding
• Review uses for the injection molding technique

12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. ET

TM Joint to Anterior Esthetics: A Case Review
Michelle Lee, DMD
We will take a comprehensive look at dentistry starting from the temporomandibular joint to a final smile as it relates to an anterior esthetics case. Introduction to bite splint therapy will be discussed and a complete outline of the splint selection process will be reviewed. Cementation protocols and considerations will be discussed as it relates to the case discussed. Practice pearls from bite splint therapy to cementation to final delivery will be shared to impact your everyday life in dentistry.

Learning Objectives:
• Discuss an introduction to TMD and Bite Splint Therapy
• Determine the applications of splint therapy in everyday dentistry
• Review a comprehensive case from start to finish, TMJ to final smile
• Analyze cementation considerations for the success and completion of an anterior esthetics case

1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET • Q &A Session / Closing Remarks
Moderated by Sheri Kay, RDH, BS

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Mark Kleive, DDS
Dr. Mark Kleive earned his DDS degree with distinction from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1997. Mark has had experience as an associate in a multi-clinic setting and as an owner of 2 different fee-for-service practices. Mark has been passionate about advanced education since graduation. Mark is a Visiting Faculty member with The Pankey Institute and a 2015 inductee into the American College of Dentistry. He leads numerous small group study clubs, lectures nationally and offers his own small group programs. During the last 19 years of practice, Dr. Kleive has made a reputation for himself as a caring, comprehensive oral healthcare provider.

Michelle Lee, DMD
Dr. Michelle Lee is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. She owns a patient-centered comprehensive restorative private practice in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania treating from the TMJ to final smile. Dr. Lee serves on the Pankey Board of Directors, Advisory Board, Pankey Faculty, and also holds a Pankey Scholar distinction. She teaches restorative microscope dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania Dental School and integrates microscope dentistry in her own private practice. She is passionate about teaching, mentoring, giving back to dentistry, and has been invited to speak in various national and local education venues.

Tal Wilkins IV, DMD
Dr. Tal Wilkins IV is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. He completed a general practice residency followed by training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia, now Augusta University. He later became the Assistant Director of the GPR program at Medical College of Georgia. He is a visiting faculty member and serves on the Board of Advisors at the Pankey Institute where his focus is Advanced Restorative Dental Treatment, Complex Occlusion (Bite) Problems and Aesthetics. Additionally, Dr. Wilkins is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry where he is an accreditation Candidate, a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, and fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologist. He maintains a private practice, with his wife, Dr. Leah Wilkins, in Aiken, South Carolina.

Moderator: Sheri Kay, RDH, BS
Sheri Kay is a passionate coach and speaker, published author, and was voted as one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry by DPR magazine in 2011. As owner of Sky Dental Practice Coaching, Sheri has impacted hundreds of practices and takes pride in helping team members maximize their contributions. Starting in dentistry in 1980, Sheri has gained experience in every aspect of the dental practice as hygienist, assistant, and administrator. She is on faculty at the Pankey Institute, is a certified end of life coach and sacred death and dying doula, has been rescued by a pit bull named Lego, and when not working can most likely be found either teaching or taking a yoga class.