Speakers and Topics
Dr. Mahmood Abu Ruja
DDS, PhD., MSc(Prostho), FRCDC
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Michelle Glover-DaCosta
CDA II
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Dr. Mahmood Abu Ruja
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lecture:
Unlocking the Potential of Zirconia as a Dental Material in Full Arch Implant Prosthesis
AGD Subject Code: 690
Description:
Explore the world of Zirconia, a groundbreaking dental material, in this enlightening 1.5 lecture. We will delve into its composition, key characteristics, and its growing prominence in the dental field. Join us to understand why Zirconia is becoming the material of choice in various clinical dental applications. Additionally, we will compare the conventional method of restoring full arch implant prostheses with the innovative Nexus workflow and design, highlighting their distinctions and the advantages of embracing the Nexus approach.
Course Objectives:
Explore Zirconia as a Dental Material: Understand the composition and key characteristics of Zirconia, shedding light on its significance in the realm of dental materials.
Rising Popularity in Dentistry: Understand why Zirconia is swiftly becoming a favored choice in the dental field and its diverse clinical applications.
Conventional vs. Nexus Design: Examine the traditional approach to full arch implant prosthesis restoration, comparing it with the contemporary Nexus workflow and design. Discover the differentiating features and advantages of Nexus in this context.
About the Instructor:
Dr. Mahmood Abu Ruja is a clinician-scientist in the field of Prosthodontics, with over 10 years of experience as a clinician and a lecturer in Prosthodontics. He received his dental degree from The University of Jordan in 2006. He completed his MSc in Prosthodontics and Ph.D. in Dental materials at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto. Dr. Abu Ruja's research explored topics related to dental materials, Zirconia bonding and surface treatment, and complications of dental implants. He received many national and international awards for his research. Dr. Abu Ruja is currently an instructor in Prosthodontics at the University of Toronto and maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics. He enjoys spending his free time with family and friends.
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Michelle Glover-DaCosta
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Lecture:
Finding Your Workflow: Digital Fixed and Digital Removables
AGD Subject Code: 670
Description:
Digital technology has made a huge impact on the dental industry over the years. It has the potential to improve the clinical experience for both the clinician and patient, as well creating more efficient workflows for production in the lab. Digital denture workflows are versatile, with the ability to digitize any step (or maintain any conventional steps). Understanding how and when to incorporate digital steps allows the clinician to customize workflows that work for them. In this presentation we will break down the steps of the digital denture workflow - from start to finish. Fundamentals of concepts, materials, and procedures will be outlined as it pertains to the Dentsply Sirona solutions.
Learning Objectives:
How to combine digital and conventional steps to customize denture workflows.
Understanding when to use 3D printing vs milling manufacturing methods.
Learn the easiest and most innovative way to restore implants via a CAD/CAM custom abutment system from Atlantis.
Understanding current options for denture materials for both additive and subtractive technologies.
About the Instructor:
Michelle Glover-DaCosta graduated with honours from George Brown College as a Level II Dental Assistant. She worked as lead CEREC CDA in private practice for years where she developed her skills in the world of digital dentistry. Michelle became very passionate and well versed in CAD/CAM and the benefits it provides to the dental industry through advanced training with CEREC Doctors. This began her drive to educate and inspire others to understand the benefits of CAD/CAM both from a dental practice and laboratory workflow. In 2016 Michelle joined the dental sales industry by accepting a CEREC Representative position with Patterson Dental. It was through her passion for digital dentistry that she accepted the Lab Digital Solution Specialist position with the industries leader in CAD/CAM, Dentsply Sirona. During her time at Dentsply Sirona, she’s been fortunate to help launch innovative solutions such as Primescan, Lucitone Digital Print dentures and the Primeprint Solution. She has since taken on the role of Senior CAD/CAM Territory Manager in North-East Ontario where she looks forward to sharing her knowledge and excitement for digital dentistry with clinicians and their teams.
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Provider:
Toronto Implant Academy (TIA)
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 9-1-2022 to 8-31-2025.
Provider ID# 355116
