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Cusp Dental/ADES’s 30th Anniversary Symposium in Boston

Due to COVID-19, we have postponed until next year our 30th Anniversary Symposium featuring compelling and invaluable presentations by renowned speakers. Please watch for updates as the event plans develop.

Smile DESIGN; A Guide for Clinician, Ceramist, and Patient

“Smile Design” co-authored by Dr. Gerard J. Chiche and Hitoshi Aoshima, RDT is a coveted full-color, limited, out-of-print edition, presenting:

Patient objectives
Treatment plans and outcomes
Shade selection, and other elements of the smile design, i.e., arrangement, brightness, character, and incisal effects

For the clinician, “Smile Design” is a communication guide to demonstrate possible therapeutic approaches and to arrive at an understanding of patient preferences. For the ceramist, it is a visual base for fully comprehending the desired smile composition, tooth shape, and nuances of shading.

Contact ADES for purchasing this valuable limited edition of “Smile Design”

Soft Tissue Management: The Restorative Perspective

Soft Tissue Management: The Restorative Perspective

Ariel J. Raigrodski, DMD, MS

The soft tissue-restorative interface is where the artistry of the dental technician meets the clinical skill of the restorative dentist. The challenge for the clinician lies in managing the soft tissue frame, the essence of restorative dentistry. This compelling clinical monograph outlines a simplified approach to finish line design and preparation that exceedingly practical. The author provide step-by-step instructions for each stage of therapy so that restorative dentists can understand how to manage soft tissue frame, minimize trauma, and ensure a healthy and esthetic treatment outcome.

Special Book Signing: During the February 12-14 seminars, Dr. Markus Blatz will sign “EVOLUTION: Contemporary Protocols for Anterior Single-Tooth Implants” which he co-authored with Iñaki Gamborena.

evolution This book opens new paths for the treatment of single-tooth dental implants in the esthetic zone. The content propels clinicians and dental technicians to the forefront of innovative implant protocols and contemporary clinical procedures while providing a concise overview of up-to-date scientific evidence. Regular Price $362 / ISBN:978-0-86715-496-2 / 440 pp

Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal and All-Ceramic Crowns for Posterior Teeth: Material Science and Laboratory Procedure

The article “Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal and All-Ceramic Crowns for Posterior Teeth: Material Science and Laboratory Procedure” co-authored by Kimiyo Sawyer, RDT and Masayuki Saito, RDT was published in QDT (English) and QZ (Germany).

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Read German Article

February 12 – 14, 2015 Three-Day Seminar at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa TPC Club House 2nd FL

Featuring Dr. Ariel J. Raigrodski, Aki Yoshida, RDT and Dr. Markus B. Blatz
Optional Hands-on Workshop Aki Yoshida, RDT

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November 6-7, 2015 Two-Day Esthetic Dentistry Seminar and Hands-on Workshop at The Lodge and Club, Ponte Vedra Beach

Featuring Dr. Gerard J. Chiche

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Fall 2015 – Spring 2016 Seminars and Workshops:
Details to be announced

Selection: The Most Crucial Steps
Featuring Dr. Ariel J. Raigrdoski, Aki Yoshida, RDT and Dr. Markus B. Blatz

Updates on CAD/CAM Technology
Featuring Dr. Markus B. Blatz and Michael Bergler, MDT

Concepts and Techniques for Provisional Restorations
in Implant Dentistry/Hands-on Workshop
Featuring Dr. Ariel J. Raigrodski

Friday, June 6, 2014 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm ADES Inaugural Party

For dentists attending “The 24th International Symposium on Ceramics” June 6-8, 2014 sponsored by Quintessence Publishing: You are cordially invited to the ADES Inaugural Party. Meet our course speakers Dr. Gerard J. Chiche, Dr. Markus B. Blatz and Mr. Aki Yoshida, RDT, learn about the unique ADES approach. Quintessence Publishing is a valued sponsor of ADES.

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