Successes and Failures in Restorative Dentistry

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Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5p.m. 

This is an in-person course.

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Instructor:

John Ictech-Cassis, DMD, DDS, CAGS, FICD, FACD
Clinical Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences & Biomaterials
Program and Clinical Director, Post-Graduate Esthetic, Digital and Operative Dentistry
Director, Dental Health Center, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Hideo Yamamoto, DMD, DDS

Clinical Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences & Biomaterials,
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
 
 
 
 

Overview

This course provides a thorough analysis and exploration for success predictability of dental techniques, clinical procedures, and dental materials used in restorative dentistry.  There will be an extensive review of clinical cases from amalgam and composite restorations to implant crowns, including factors that influence their success and failure.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be better able to:

• Identify the clinical principles that determine the success of amalgams and bonded restorations
• Predict treatment of periodontally involved teeth
• Prepare for laminate veneers
• Review success and failure scenarios of porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns and ceramic crowns
• Identify principles of tooth preparations and impression making
• Assess esthetic considerations for implant-supported crowns
• Compare systems and techniques for restorations of endodontically treated teeth
• Review periodontal and esthetic considerations for fixed restorations

Teaching Method

Lecture

Recommended for

General dentists and specialists

Testimonials:  

“I thoroughly enjoyed the course, right up to the end. Both instructors were excellent with very real situations we all experience.” – Participant, March 2016

“I really enjoyed this course. Both of the instructors were very knowledgeable and provided excellent examples of clinical cases. They were also very receptive to audience questions and took the time to insure that questions were answered appropriately.” – Participant, March 2015

“The BU instructors and lecturers are the best!” – Participant, March 2015

Additional Information

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Parking is available at a discounted rate

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