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Post Graduate Diploma in
Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry:

 

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Course Director
Dr.George Freedman 

Founder and past president, of the American Academy of Cosmetic

Dentistry.

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Associate Director 
Dr Anoop V.Nair M.D.S 
Accredited Trainer 

 
Associate Faculty
Dr.Adarsh M.D.S 
Accredited Trainer 

 

INTRODUCTION

Elevate your restorative dentistry skills with our comprehensive Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry Program in collaboration with the University of the Latin American Educational Center. Whether you have prior experience in aesthetic and restorative procedures or are looking to build new expertise, this program is designed to enhance your clinical abilities. Gain advanced knowledge in crown, bridge, laminates, and full-mouth rehabilitation techniques, enabling you to deliver exceptional aesthetic and functional outcomes for your patients.

Title Obtained: “Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry”

ELIGIBILITY

Bachelor's Degree in Dentistry from any recognized University

 

Hands-on Training:

🦷 Residential Dental Training Centre - Kerala
Experience a focused learning environment within the tranquil ambiance of Kerala.

  • Complimentary airport transfers from Cochin International Airport (COK).

  • Single occupancy cottage stay with all meals included for a comfortable, immersive experience.

Each center is just an hour apart by flight, and you will attend hands-on training at one designated location. Once the hands-on sessions are scheduled, we will inform you of the specific venue. Your stay, meals, and transfers will all be complimentary at either location.

Course outline 

Monthly Online Schedule Overview (Weekly One-Hour Lectures)

Month 1: Foundations of Restorative and Biomimetic Dentistry

Week 1:

  • Direct and Indirect Restorations – Clinical Indications, Case Selection, and Introduction to Bonding in Dentistry

  • Overview of Biomimetic Dentistry: Science Behind Nature-Mimicking Restorations

Week 2:

  • Composite Restorations – Recent Developments in Materials and Techniques, Essential Science of Composites

  • Layering Concepts for Aesthetic Composite Restorations

  • Shade Selection Concepts

Week 3:

  • Supra-Gingival Preparations and Onlays, Contacts and Contours in Dentistry

  • DME, Matricing, Injection Moulding Techniques

Week 4:

  • Veneers – Case Selection, Techniques, Managing Failures, and Follow-Up Protocols

Month 2: Advanced Concepts in Crown & Bridge Work

Week 1:

  • Full-Metal Crowns and PFM Crowns: Clinical Applications, Preparations, and Cementation

  • Metal-Free Restorations

Week 2:

  • Zirconia Crowns – Monolithic vs. Layered: Strengths, Applications, and Limitations

  • Incorporating CAD/CAM Technology for Zirconia Restoration Design

Week 3:

  • Lithium Di-Silicate Crowns (E.max): Case Selection, Design, and Cementation Protocols

  • Bonding Strategies for Maximum Strength

Week 4:

  • Onlays, Vonlays, Table Tops: Preparation Techniques for Maximum Preservation

  • Biomimetic Principles in Indirect Restorations

Month 3: Digital Prosthetic Dentistry and 3D Printing

Week 1:

  • 3D Printing in Dentistry: Use of Digital Workflows in Designing Prostheses and Surgical Guides

  • Introduction to Resin-Based and Metal 3D Printing Materials

Week 2:

  • Digital Scanning and CAD/CAM: Full Digital Workflow for Restorative Dentistry

  • Intraoral Scanning for Crown & Bridge Work

Week 3:

  • Prototyping and Immediate Temporaries: Use of 3D Printing for Provisional Restorations

  • Chairside Digital Solutions – Same-Day Crowns and Bridges

Week 4:

  • Integration of Digital and Analog Techniques: Wax Mock-Ups, Silicone Indices, and 3D Printed Models

  • Demo: Fabricating Temporary Restorations Using Printed Mock-Ups

Month 4: Clinical Procedures and Temporary Restoration Techniques

Week 1:

  • Pre-Operative Impression Techniques Using Polyvinyl Siloxane (PVS)

  • Guided Hands-On: Advanced Impression Techniques

Week 2:

  • Gingival Retraction and Bite Registration Methods

  • Practical Approaches for Precision in Crown & Bridge Cases

Week 3:

  • Temporalization and Immediate Temporaries: Fabrication of Composite-Based Crowns

  • Hands-On: Fabrication of Temporary Crowns and Bridges Using CAD/CAM

Week 4:

  • Cementation Protocols for Zirconia, Lithium Di-Silicate, and PFM Restorations

  • Handling Complications and Challenges During Cementation

Month 5: Digital Full Mouth Rehabilitation – Aesthetic and Functional Restoration

Week 1:

  • Digital Approach to Full Mouth Rehabilitation: Treatment Planning Using Virtual Articulators

  • Case Selection for Rehabilitation in Complex Cases

Week 2:

  • Occlusal Management in Full Mouth Rehabilitation: Bite Analysis and Occlusal Splinting

  • Guided Hands-On: Occlusal Equilibration Techniques

Week 3:

  • Smile Design with Digital Tools: Combining Aesthetic Principles and Functional Goals

  • Workflow for Digital Smile Designing

Week 4:

  • Integration of 3D Printing in Full Mouth Rehabilitation: Customized Frameworks and Surgical Guides

  • Case Study Discussion: Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Month 6: Latest Advances and Case Planning for Complex Restorations

Week 1:

  • Minimally Invasive Restorative Techniques: Guided Preparations Using 3D Models

  • Adhesive Systems for Long-Term Success

Week 2:

  • Digital Implantology and Restorative Integration: Designing Implant-Supported Crowns and Bridges

  • Role of 3D Printed Models in Implant Restorations

Week 3:

  • Guided Restorative Treatment with CAD/CAM: Same-Day Crowns, Bridges, and Onlays

  • Lab Communication Using Digital Workflows

Week 4:

  • New Advances in Prosthetic Dentistry: Smart Materials, Hybrid Crowns, and Advanced Adhesives

  • Future Trends in Digital and Biomimetic Dentistry

6-Day Hands-On Workshop Program Outline

Day 1: Biomimetic Direct Restorations and Aesthetic Layering Techniques

  • Hands-On: Anterior Aesthetic Restorations, Class III, IV, Diastema Management, Mockups

  • Shade-Selection Demo Using Digital Tools and Smart Shade Systems

Day 2: Crown Preparations and Advanced Impression Techniques

  • Preparation of Crowns: PFM, Zirconia, and Lithium Di-Silicate

  • Hands-On: Gingival Retraction Techniques and Pre-Operative Impressions Using PVS, Bonding Techniques, and Temporization

Day 3: Onlays, Veneers

  • Hands-On: Preparation of Onlays, Vonlays, and Table Tops

  • Temporalization Techniques and Fabrication of Composite-Based Temporary Crowns

  • Veneer Preparation, Temporization, Bonding Techniques

Day 4: Digital Workflow for Crowns, Bridges, and Veneers

  • Intraoral Scanning and CAD/CAM Design

  • Guided Hands-On: Same-Day Crown Fabrication Using CAD/CAM

Day 5: Full Mouth Rehabilitation and Cementation Protocols

  • Hands-On: Full Mouth Rehabilitation Using Digital Workflow and 3D Printed Models

  • Cementation Protocols for Zirconia and Lithium Di-Silicate Crowns

Day 6: Smile Design, Case Review, and Certification Ceremony

  • Hands-On: Digital Smile Design with Virtual Articulators

  • Case Presentation, Final Review, and Certification Ceremony

Month 8: 90-Minute Online Session

  • Lectures Based on Clinical Cases and Discussion

Month 9:

  • Library Dissertation Submission

Month 10: 90-Minute Online Session

  • Lectures Based on Clinical Cases and Discussion

Month 11: 90-Minute Online Session

  • Lectures Based on Clinical Cases and Discussion

Month 12: 90-Minute Online Session

  • Lectures Based on Clinical Cases and Discussion

 

Program Highlights:

  • CPD Points: 1.5 hours per week for online sessions, 8 hours per day for hands-on workshop

  • Location: Hands-on workshop at  Dental Education Resort, Kerala

  • Inclusions: Luxury stay, meals, airport transfers, and optional 2-day Kerala tour

  • Materials and Tools: 3D printed models, polyvinyl siloxane impression material, and smart digital tools provided

The Fees

  • With  onsite  hands-on sessions  Fee: £2800 (+VAT for UK applicants)  

  • To secure your place, an initial non-refundable deposit payment of £470, which in turn will be a part of the fees

  • Monthly Instalment: 8 months x £295

  • 10% discount for payment in full    

The registration process:

 

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