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Definitive Anterior /Posterior Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry

7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise Conference
Round-trip Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
June 15 - 22, 2019
<em>Celebrity Equinox</em>
Celebrity Equinox
14.0 ADA CERP Credits
Course Fees

Target Audience
Dentists, Dental Staff
Program Purpose / Objectives
Course Goals
  • Attendees should leave the course feeling better about themselves, their patients and their staff.
  • They will have a better understanding of the psychology of dentists.
  • They will learn how esthetic dental procedures can change the landscape of their practice.
  • The entire dental team will learn techniques to motivate patients to accept suggested dental procedures, keep them happy and improve their self-esteem.
  • Attendees will learn about a variety of anterior and posterior esthetic restorative procedures including helping hints to make these procedures easier, faster and predictably successful
  • They will learn how to correct extremely challenging cases including:
    • Severely discolored teeth
    • Severe worn dentition cases
    • Misalignment cases ("instant orthodontics")
    • Post-op problems with posterior composites

Topics:

Stress Reduction Stress Reduction
  1. Why dentists think, act and react the way they do
  2. Stress-free patient relations
  3. Effective patient communication techniques for doctors and team members
  4. Recovering the excitement, enthusiasm and satisfaction of being a dentist
Practice Management
  1. Creating your "image" for a successful dental practice
  2. Effective team-patient communication techniques
  3. Successful doctor-patient communication and motivation
  4. Changing phobic patients into happy and trusting patients
  5. The importance of the dental team
  6. Internal and external marketing plans
  7. Fool-proof methods to motivate patients to desire and accept esthetic dental procedures
  8. How to address the issue of dental insurance and esthetic/restorative procedure fees
  9. Procedures that will make your practice grow exponentially
Clinical Dentistry
  1. Revelations in the newest and current multiple surface bonding and luting systems
  2. Porcelain laminate veneers - clinical applications, preparation options, easy placement and finishing procedures
  3. Indirect resin laminate veneers
  4. Minimizing post-op problems after placement of direct filled posterior composites by modifying basic placement techniques
  5. Porcelain inlays and onlays
Insightful concepts
  1. Restoring the worn dentition with bonded porcelain
  2. A simplified and logical approach to occlusion
  3. Color theory and its application in dental procedures
    • Easiest ways to accurately shade match
    • High tech shade matching
    • Role of opaquers and shade modifiers for the correction of even the most severely discolored teeth
Dentists find themselves living with daily stresses specific to our profession. Particularly, members of the baby boomer generation were not treated very well by their dental school faculty. Surviving the pressures of dental school and constantly being told that their work was never good enough, many dentists graduated with very low self-esteem.

Once in practice, they found that their patients feared and/or disliked the dentist. This deep-seated self-esteem issue plus the stresses of building a successful practice, managing a staff, insurance issues, laboratory problems, financial concerns and the daily pressures of attempting to please everyone including themselves, have created many physical and emotional problems for many dentists.

Performing esthetic dental procedures can be a positive life change for the patient as well as dramatically life changing for the dentist as well.

From the basic principles of smile design and smile development to the fabrication and application of indirect bonded anterior full and partial coverage(veneers) will be explained.

New developments in bonding agents and adhesive materials, including cementation options, are changing the beliefs and principles that have guided our techniques for many years. An enlightening and eye-opening discussion of these changes is included.

The scientific principles of light and color and their integration and application for shade matching and the correction of mild to moderate to severe tooth discoloration will be presented.

Many anterior esthetic problems and issues will be shown. A variety of treatment options from 'no-prep' veneers to full ceramic coverage and the logic for making those choices are to be discussed.

The detailed step by step procedures for every part of the esthetic transformation process is clearly and understandably reviewed.
Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the University at Sea® meeting group through University at Sea® at 800-926-3775 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
Faculty

Steven P. Weinberg, BS, DMD

Steven P. Weinberg, BS, DMD
Clinical Assistant Professor
The Department of Restorative Dentistry
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Adjunct Instructor
The Department of Restorative Dentistry
Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University Dr. Steven Weinberg is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He is also an Adjunct Instructor at the Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University. 

He has also been on the faculty of 5 other dental schools for their post-graduate esthetic programs. He received a Certificate of Proficiency in Esthetic Dentistry from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Dr. Weinberg opened his private practice in New Jersey in 1978 with an emphasis on esthetic restorative dentistry. He has been lecturing nationally and internationally on esthetic and restorative dentistry for over 35 years.

Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.

Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.

Cruise Itinerary

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Sat Jun 15 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- 3:30 pm
Sun Jun 16 Key West, Florida
7:00 am 5:00 pm
Mon Jun 17 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Tue Jun 18 Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Wed Jun 19 Cozumel, Mexico
7:00 am 4:00 pm
Thu Jun 20 Georgetown, Grand Cayman
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri Jun 21 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Sat Jun 22 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
7:00 am -
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Celebrity Silhouette Map

Ports of Call

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.

Key West, Florida - A distinctly American town with the look and feel of the Caribbean, Key West unlocks myriad attractions. Ride the Conch Train to the famous sights: Ernest Hemingway's home, the Audubon House, and the "Little White House", where President Truman spent many a working vacation. Hop a catamaran to America's only living coral reef to snorkel with dolphins. Or climb into the open cockpit of a World War II biplane for an unforgettable aerial tour of the Keys.

At Sea - Cruising - Cruising

Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico - Past meets present in Costa Maya. Cruise to Costa Maya and find ancient Maya ruins and mysterious jungles just begging to be explored, as well as private beach clubs and trendy restaurants— all in one place. It’s 250 square miles of paradise packed with entertainment and history, all just 30 miles south of Cancun. The Great Maya Reef just off the coast is the second largest in the world— it’s a must-snorkel spot. Or you can kick back at the port village of Mahahual with an ice-cold michelada— a spicy beer cocktail— in hand. For a culture fix, head to the Kohunlick ruins to see the famous Temple of the Masks.

Cozumel, Mexico - With its lively tropical reefs, crystal-clear waters and ancient ruins, Cozumel is ripe for one-of-a-kind adventures. Cruise to Cozumel and head to Chankanaab National Park, where you can snorkel among the colorful reefs and schools of tropical fish that give this island its premier diving status. Or travel back in time on an adventure through the towering Maya ruins of Tulum. When you’re done exploring, unwind with a beachside massage at Playa Mia. From culture savoring to soaking up sunshine, you’ll find a world of adventure waiting for you in Cozumel.

Georgetown, Grand Cayman - Grand Cayman is where the high life meets island life. Snorkel with stingrays in Stingray City. Treat your inner foodie at eateries established by acclaimed top chefs like Michael Schwartz, or chow down on conch fritters by the seashore. You can even soak up some rays at one of the beaches voted best in the world, Seven Mile Beach. And do it all in the same day.

Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.

Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
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