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Mastering Porcelain Veneers

(14 CE Hours)

Join a 2-day workshop focused on enhancing your skills in porcelain veneers. This hands-on event covers the latest techniques and science in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, including treatment planning, smile design, and patient communication. You’ll gain practical experience in veneer preparation, digital impressions, and provisionalization. The workshop combines advanced technology and evidence-based practices to help you provide outstanding patient care and achieve reliable results.

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Dates: August 14-15, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Ivoclar Academy Mississauga (6600 Dixie Road, Unit 1 – Mississauga ON, L5T 2Y2)

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The INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Faraj Edher

Dr. Faraj Edher

DDS, MSc, Dip Pros, FRCD(C)
Founder & Director, BC Dental Study Club Specialist in Prosthodontics | Clinical Assistant Professor (UBC)

The INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Faraj Edher is a leading Canadian prosthodontist, educator, and innovator in aesthetic, implant, and reconstructive dentistry. He is the Founder and Director of the BC Dental Study Club, Canada’s largest and most active dental education community, where thousands of clinicians engage in practical, evidence‑based learning that elevates everyday practice.

Based in downtown Vancouver, Dr. Edher founded Transcend Specialized Dentistry, a multi‑specialty clinic providing prosthodontics, periodontics, and orthodontics in a collaborative, patient‑centred setting. Patients travel from across Canada and abroad to seek his expertise in complex implant rehabilitation, full‑mouth reconstruction, and aesthetic dentistry.

Dr. Edher is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, where he teaches both dental students and graduate residents in the Prosthodontics and Periodontics programs. His work has been published in leading journals, including the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dentistry Today, and he is an invited speaker at major national and international meetings such as the American College of Prosthodontists Annual Session and the Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics.

Through the BC Dental Study Club, Dr. Edher’s focus is simple: connect dentists with world‑class instruction and hands‑on training that translate directly to better outcomes for patients and practices.

Course SCHEDULE

Day 1

Introduction and Overview

  • The science and evidence behind porcelain veneers
  • The role of modern techniques in restorative and aesthetic dentistry

 Treatment Planning, Case Selection, and Patient Communication

  • Advanced techniques in diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Case selection criteria and communication strategies

Smile Design 

  • Principles of Aesthetic Smile Design
  • Photography and facial scanning
  • Virtual smile design tools

Shade selection and lab communication

Indirect mock up

Veneer preparation

  • Guidelines and techniques for veneer preparation
  • Hands-on exercise: Veneer preparation through mock-up

Wrap-up and Q&A

Day 2

Veneer removal

Intra-oral scanning & Traditional impression taking

Veneer Temporization

  • Techniques and best practices

  • Hands-on exercise: Veneer temporization

Post-temporization assessment

Material selection

Veneer try-in and bonding protocols

Veneer inserts Hands-on

Maintenance

Wrap-up and Q&A

What is INCLUDED

Total tuition fee: $3995 CAD

Inclusive of workshop, breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and CE Certificate.

Date: August 14-15, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Ivoclar Academy Mississauga, 6600 Dixie Road, Unit 1 – Mississauga ON, L5T 2Y2

Inclusions:

  • Hands-on experience
  • Virtual smile design
  • Intra-oral mock-up using digital design
  • Veneer preparation
  • Final digital impression using an intra-oral scanner
  • Veneer temporization
  • Veneer bonding protocols and finishing techniques

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the science, evidence, and advanced techniques in porcelain veneer treatment planning, case selection, and patient communication.
  • Learn the principles of aesthetic smile design and effectively use digital tools for lab planning and patient communication.
  • Develop practical skills in veneer preparation, digital impression taking, and provisionalization through hands-on exercises.
  • Understand the cementation protocols for optimal outcomes and strategies for long-term maintenance and success.
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Previous WORKSHOP

What Our MEMBERS SAY

"Dr. Edher’s Mastering Porcelain Veneer course was one of the most comprehensive veneer courses I have ever come across. From case selection to follow-up, and everything in between with ample time for hands-on practice. I really appreciate his honest opinion and expertise on the subject. I feel completely ready to start incorporating veneers into my practice after his 2-day course. Small class sizes and amazing food made it a fun weekend!"
— Verena Lam D.M.D.
"Loved the interactive nature of the course and the ability to apply the knowledge with the hands-on portion of the course."
“Very well done. Dr. Edher is always well-spoken and organized in the way he delivers his lectures. He is a great mentor.”
“I really like how the weekend session has combined and made sense of the entire veneer prep process from start to finish.”
“Very thourough, all aspects were discussed in details and practiced with hands-on. Fell confident right away taking in a veneer case.”
“I like Dr. Edher method of explaining his workflow in a logical manner with details gives as needed but not at all overwhelming.”
“Practical, easy to ask questions, straightforward, clear.”
“Thank you! Very informative, practical, helpful, and kind.”
“The course was very detail oriented.”
“Thanks a lot! Best candy bar ever. Great and most luxurious hospitality and lunch.”
“Dr. Edher did a great job presenting the materials in a practical way where I feel I can implement veneers in my practice.”
“I highly recommend this workshop!”
“Looking forward to taking more courses.”
“Dr. Edher is really generous on sharing his knowledge. He’s very personable.”
“Loved the hands-on. Great breakfast and food.”
“Everything seems perfect.”
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