Posterior Composite Masterclass

(16 CE Hours)

An in-depth resource for dentists focusing on techniques and methodologies related to posterior composite restorations. This hands-on workshop will give you comprehensive guidelines and best practices for Direct and Indirect composite restorations.

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

 

Date: May 31-June1, 2025 
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Vancouver, BC
Capacity: Limited to 16 participants.

The INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Renato Ramos

Dr. Renato Quirino Ramos

DDS, MSc
Specialist in Restorative Dentistry

The INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Renato Quirino Ramos is a Brazilian dentist focusing on esthetic dentistry. He holds a specialization and a master’s degree in Operative Dentistry (UFSC, Brazil), as well as training in Endodontics (IOA, Brazil), and Implantology (UFSC, Brazil). Currently, he is a Joint PhD student at UFSC (Brazil) and KU Leuven (Belgium).

With extensive experience in restoring anterior and posterior teeth with composites, Dr. Ramos lectures on composite restorations alongside his Brazilian colleague, Dr. Edson Araujo. He also maintains a private practice in Laguna, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Case STUDIES

Course SCHEDULE

Day 1

May 31, 2025

  • 8:00 – 8:30 am: Breakfast
  • 08:30 – 12:00 PM (lecture):

    • Permanent posterior teeth anatomy

    • Dental occlusion: an overview

    • Cavity preparation and design

    • Matrixes systems

    • Composite selection

    • Shade selection

    • Layering techniques

    • Bonding protocol

    • Light-curing protocol

  • 12:00 – 01:00 PM: Lunch.
  • 01:00 – 03:00 PM (hands-on)

    • Class I composite restoration (tooth #17)

  • 03:00 – 03:15 PM: Break.

  • 03:15 – 5:00 PM (hands-on)

    • (Part I): class II composite restoration (tooth #16)

    • (Part II): finishing and polishing of direct composite restorations

Day 2

June 1, 2025

  • 8:00 – 8:30 am: Breakfast
  • 08:30 – 10:00 AM (lecture):

    • Tooth preparation for indirect composite restorations

    • Deep margin elevation

    • Immediate dentin sealing

    • Temporary restoration

    • Adhesive luting of indirect composite restorations

    • Finishing and polishing of direct/indirect composite restorations

  • 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM (hands-on):

• Hands-on (part I): indirect composite restorations (tooth #25 and #26)

  • 12:00 – 01:00 PM: Lunch.

  • 01:00 – 03:00 PM:

• Hands-on (part II): indirect composite restorations (tooth #25 and #26)

  • 03:00 – 03:15 PM: Break.

  • 03:15 – 4:30 PM: 

• Hands-on (part III): bonding of indirect composite restorations (tooth #26)
• Hands-on (part IV): finishing and polishing of indirect composite restorations

  • 04:30 – 5:00 PM: Course’s ending

 

What is INCLUDED

Total tuition fee: $1950 CAD

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

Date: May 31-June1, 2025 
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Vancouver, BC
Capacity: Limited to 16 participants.

Inclusions:

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the anatomy of posterior teeth and their role in dental occlusion.
  • Learn detailed techniques for cavity preparation and design in both direct and indirect posterior composite restorations.
  • Explore bonding protocols that ensure the long-term clinical success of posterior composite restorations.
  • Get acquainted with a variety of resin composite systems available on the market, enhancing your ability to choose the right one for each clinical situation.
  • Explore different matrix systems, and develop the expertise to choose the most appropriate one for each clinical situation.
  • Master different layering techniques to apply in varying clinical scenarios.
  • Follow a step-by-step protocol for making and bonding indirect composite restorations.
  • Learn effective finishing and polishing materials and techniques for optimal outcomes in posterior composite
  • restorations.

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