The ABC’s of Restorations for the Dental Assistant: Adhesion, Bands, and Composites

Course Code: F3

AGD Code: 250

3 Hour Lecture – Technical and Scientific

Suggested Audience: C

Basics of restorative procedures will be reviewed and discussed to assist more efficiently and competently. Confused about what each component really does? Not sure when total/self/selective etch is used? Convinced yet your practice needs to get onboard with sectionals? Think all flowables are the same? Clinical tips for success will be included in this program as well as troubleshooting daily challenges faced while attempting to serve our patients best and “do it the right way”. 

Educational Objectives: 

• Discuss choices of materials and techniques for all steps of direct composites. 

• Explain basic functions of etch, primer and adhesives.

• Review criteria for matrix bands and wedges.