The aim of this course is to provide participants with the tools and knowledge to lessen the learning curve with all-ceramic, zirconia pediatric crowns. Our Board Certified Pediatric Dentists present over 40 case examples and follow-ups (the good, the bad and the ugly) to help you avoid common pitfalls they’ve experienced and get you on the path to success. During the hands-on portion of the course, attendees will prepare melamine anterior and posterior teeth on a typodont to accept zirconia pediatric crowns.
• Indications & contraindications
• Preparation and seating techniques
• Common pitfalls, material properties
• Surface treatments
• Luting options
• Compare and contrast zirconia pediatric crowns
• Digital dentistry for pediatric and special needs dentistry
Each attendee will receive an attendance verification form with 8 continuing education credits. Verification Code: VBP.
8 CEUs
$449 – Resident/Faculty
$995 – Private Practice
Private Practice Registration
includes a Zirconia Kinder Krowns Basic
Kit
The good the bad and the ugly.
About our instructors
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Keith Tam completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at University of Southern California. He went on to complete his pediatric residency at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Tam started up his private practice located in Santa Maria, CA in 2010. Dr. Tam has placed thousands of zirconia pediatric crowns and thoroughly documented his cases over the past decade.
Board Certified Prosthodontist
Dr. Andrew C. Johnson completed his dental, laboratory technician and prosthodontic training at the UTHSC in Memphis, TN. Along with his board-certification in prosthodontics, Dr. Johnson earned a post-doctoral master’s degree in dental science researching CAD/CAM restorative techniques and emerging digital dental materials.
General Manager, Kinder Krowns
With over a decade of product development experience in the dental industry, Brandon Richards serves as General Manager with Kinder Krowns. Mr. Richards obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration degree at the University of Minnesota, with much of his coursework geared towards new product design and development. Over his tenure, Brandon has launched three product lines and played a large role in the expansion of their ISO 13875-2003 Medical Device quality control process. Mr. Richards regularly attends continuing education courses on CAD/CAM design, advanced dental materials and restorative options to keep abreast on the ever-changing industry.
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Testimonials
The atmosphere was very conducive to learning. It was an asset to have Dr. Tam available to share his cases (successes/failures), and for everyone to be able to ask him any clinical questions.