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  • Yankee Study Club Spring 2025

    Session 4


    Exciting, and Not So Exciting, Trends in Posterior Composites


    Wednesday, June 25th, 2025: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

    Live Zoom Webinar - 2CE Hours


    The past decade has given us a wealth of new and exciting materials and techniques. Is this good or bad news? A skeptical dentist (also known as an evidence-based decision maker) might say we’re moving too fast and that many new materials aren’t really ready for prime time. A cutting-edge dentist might say that traditional materials have no place in a progressive 2025 practice. Who’s right? This course will take a hard look at the comparison of new and old technologies. It will address questions like: Is composite the perfect replacement for amalgam? What is the best matrix and placement technique? What about bulk-fill materials? Why should we practice minimally invasive dentistry? What about extension for prevention? Which generation of bonding agents should we use?
    • Appreciate the value of healthy skepticism when deciding to use a new material
    • Understand the importance of “durability” and being a life-time treatment planner
    • Apply concepts of minimally invasive dentistry and understand what it really means
    • Choose restorative materials based on three things: scientific evidence, anecdotal experience and common sense
    • Make logical decisions that are based on a balance between skepticism and risk-taking

  • Speaker Bios


    Speaker:

    Carl McManama, DDS: is a Professor in the Department of General Dentistry and course director for several courses at Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine where he has taught since 1976. In addition to his teaching, he has maintained a private practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts for the past forty-five years. Dr. McManama has presented over 100 CE courses on topics related to restorative and operative dentistry to all levels of dental audiences.  


    Moderators:

    Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD: is Dean and Professor of Restorative Dentistry at UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln, NE. Dr. Kugel is the former associate dean for research and Professor Emeritus at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He maintains a private practice in Lincoln, NE.


  • Pricing for Spring 2025

    *Price per Individual Session:

    • ADA MEMBER: $75/session
    • RECENT GRADUATES (3 YEARS AND UNDER): $55/session
    • NON-ADA MEMBER: $99/session
    • AUXILIARY STAFF: $45/session
    • STUDENT (DENTAL STUDENTS & RESIDENTS): FREE
    • (Students MUST register using your Student Email Address)


    Attendees will earn 2 CE per session


    Please Note: Sessions 1 - 4 will be available on-demand until Monday, September 1st, 2025.
  • Massachusetts Dental Society
Recommended Audience
  • Assistant; Dental Student; Dentist; Hygienist; Office Staff
CEUs
  • 2.0
Notice
  • Zoom access links for each session will be sent out the Monday (2 days) before the webinar. Attendees will earn 2 CE Credits per 2-hour session. For questions please contact: yankeestudyclub@massdental.org
Financial Disclosure
  • Carl McManama, DDS has no financial relationships relevant to this presentation to disclose.
Cancellation Policy
  • Refunds can be made online up to 10 days prior to the first live session. You will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. There are no refunds less than 10 days out including cancellations due to illness, late arrivals or weather. Full refund will be given if your class is cancelled for any reason by MDS. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing. There is no refund for courses once the course begins. Registrants will be notified by e-mail if the course is cancelled. The e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address used to register.