The Greater Richmond ITI invites you to attend Digital Dentistry: Beyond Imagination Friday, October 31, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Program Description: The duplication of a patient's natural dentition is the ultimate goal in contemporary functional esthetic dentistry. Understanding the complex relationship between tooth form and function, and how they combine to create the esthetics of natural dentition, is the basis of study for achieving predictable success in oral reconstruction. CADCAM technology (computer aided design-‐computer aided manufacturing) is based on technology adopted from aerospace, automotive, and even the jewelry industry. This technology is rapidly being incorporated into implant dentistry due to its advantages of increased speed, accuracy and efficiency. Today's CADCAM systems are being used to design and manufacture metal, alumina and zirconia frameworks, as well as ceramic full-‐ anatomical crowns, inlay-‐onlay and veneer restorations that may be stronger, fit better, and are more esthetic than restorations fabricated using traditional methods. Learning Objectives: Incorporate computerization and new acquisition and manufacturing technologies to provide more efficient methods of restoration fabrication and communication with implant dentistry, while retaining the individual creativity and artistry of the skilled dentist and technician. Utilize technology to enhance the close cooperating and working relationship of the dentist/technician team. Review the evolution from manual design to digital design; the application of diagnostic 3-‐D preview with implant treatment planning; digital impression making; and incorporating guided surgery. Identify provision restorations and their digital replicas to guide the restorative team in the creation of CADCAM restorations. International Speaker: Lee Culp, Master CDT is the Chief Technology Officer at DTI Technologies. He guides the development of the DTI digital technologies program and their applications to restorative dentistry. He is the editor-‐in-‐chief of Teamwork and the associate editor of Spectrum. He is also on the editorial boards of Inside Dental Technology, Compendium and Inside Dentistry. Mr. Culp’s professional memberships include the American College of Prosthodontics, the American Equilibration Society, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Prosthodontic Society. He is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Mr. Culp is the 200 recipient of the Kenneth Rudd Award from the American Society of Prosthodontics, the 2007 recipient of the AACD President’s Award for Excellence in Dental Education, as well as the 2003 recipient of the National Associations of Dental Laboratories, Excellence in Education Award and the Dental Technology Leadership Award from the American College of Prosthodontics. Lee has also been appointed adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry Graduate Prosthetics Department. Mr. Culp is an avid write and has been a contributor to four dental textbooks including a chapter in Dr. Peter Dawson’s book Functional Occlusion: From TMJ to Smile Design. His first book on Dental Anatomy and Morphology will be published in 2014. Mr. Culp is a leading resource and inventor for many of the materials, products and techniques used in dentistry today. He holds numerous patents for his ideas and products. Mr. Culp writes many articles per year. His writing, photography and teaching style have brought him international recognition as one of today’s most exciting lecturers and innovative artisans in the specialties of digital dentistry, dental ceramics and functional esthetics. Date and Time: Location: Friday, October 31, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Program (Food will be provided) Richmond Hilton Hotel and Spa 12042 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23233 (804) 364-‐3600 Audience: Tuition: General Dentists, Oral Surgeons, Periodontists, Prosthodontists, Dental Labs Free for ITI Members $75 for all other attendees CE Credits: 6.0 hours Please RSVP by October 15, 2014 to [email protected] (804-‐741-‐8689)