Speaker Spotlight is a new SDCDS program designed to highlight the expertise within our own membership community. This series brings SDCDS members to the stage to share their knowledge, insights, and real-world experience through engaging educational presentations.
Each session offers the opportunity to earn continuing education credits while learning from peers and gaining practical perspectives from professionals working within our local dental society. Below, you’ll find featured speakers, session topics, and program details for this upcoming event.
This course includes 2 CE units.
Transforming Your Practice Today For The Future
Speaker: Dr. David Chotiner
Learning Objectives:
- Master patient communication for optimal treatment acceptance.
- Learn a simple 3-step approach to effective treatment planning
- Navigate the evolving economic landscape related to practice ownership, practice sales, and practice legacy.
Indirect Restorations Simplified: Adhesive and Cementation Protocols for the Daily Practice
Speaker: Dr. Victor Cedillo Felix
Cementing indirect restorations can be complex, especially for posterior deep preparations, where isolation and tissue management are critical. This course teaches clinicians how to simplify the process with structured, evidence-based protocols. Participants will learn how to select the best cements and adhesives for zirconia, PFM, and porcelain restorations, as well as proper conditioning. Emphasis is placed on minimizing post-operative sensitivity and preventing stress during cementation. Clinicians will gain practical strategies to achieve predictable, long-lasting, and comfortable indirect restorations in everyday practice.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the latest cements for indirect restorations
- Master conditioning techniques for zirconia, PFM, and porcelain restorations
- Understand the pros and cons of different cementation protocols
SDCDS is an ADA CERP Recognized provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. SDCDS designates this activity for two (2) continuing education credits.
