Tennessee Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
2343 Washington Avenue
Evansville, IN 47714
Phone: 812.479.0229
Tennessee Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: Our Meetings
At TNACD, we give our members the opportunity to learn from, and interact with, some of the most respected dental clinicians and technicians in the world. We work to advance all of our members’ expertise by providing continuing education opportunities through world-class meetings and courses. To register for an upcoming meeting or for more information about becoming a member, contact us today.
Upcoming Courses:
January 29, 2010 - Dr Elliot Mechanic - “Artistic Smile Design: Facial Changes through Dental Temporization”
Dentists are able to create facial changes realizing their patient’s dreams. As dentistry strives to think “outside the box,” new techniques and standards of care are created to alter facial appearance though cosmetic dental change.
The ability to create and modify provisional restorations simply and quickly has opened the door to predictable aesthetic dentistry. Unlike plastic surgery, dental temporization allows the patient to preview his or her new smile and then alter it as necessary for functional, esthetic and phonetic reasons. A well-made temporary restoration, the key to an aesthetic restoration, provides the lab with a blueprint for tooth length, width, thickness, arch form and position, midline cant, and occlusion. Once the patient has approved the temporary, the lab replicates it in porcelain using silicone templates. Techniques and the restorative process from impression taking to insertion of case will be addressed. (all crucial to the success of temporaries) will be thoroughly discussed.
Elliot Mechanic, BSc, D.D.S. practices esthetic dentistry in Montreal, Canada. He received his Bachelor of Science (1975) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (1979) degrees from McGill University. Dr Mechanic is the esthetic editor of Canada’s “Oral Health” dental journal and is on the editorial board of Dentistry Today. He also is the co-founder of the Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry, Program coordinator of the University of Toronto Advanced Restorative Continuum, and is recognized as a leader in continuing dental education.
Place: Cool Springs Marriott, Franklin, TN (1-615-515-5151)
Time: 8:00 Registration on Friday; 8:30 Meeting Start time/ Ends 4:30;
• Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided
• CE: 7 CE Hours provided
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- • May 21, 2010 – John Cranham
- • September 10, 2010 – Pascal Magne
- • January 28, 2011 – Dennis Tarnow
Additional Courses:
There are several more courses in the planning phases. If you have an interest in any subject area, please let our officers know. We may be able to put together a program to address the specific interests of our members.
Past Speakers:
David S. Hornbrook, DDS, FAACD - “Hot Topics in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry”
Dr. David Hornbrook discussed our options for aesthetic, metal-free dentistry for our patients in applications including smile design, posterior restorative, bridge applications, and full mouth rehabilitation. The session included updates of dentinal adhesion, ideal cementation of the new materials using the new resin cements, and addressing the role function plays in our decision making.
Dr. Hornbrook graduated from UCLA School of dentistry and currently practices in San Diego CA. He has been a guest faculty member of the post-graduate programs in Cosmetic Dentistry at Baylor, Tufts, SUNY at Buffalo, UMKC, and the UCLA Center of Cosmetic Dentistry. He has consulted with numerous manufacturers’ in product development and refinement and is on the editorial board of Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry, Contemporary Esthetics, Signature, and is the past editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also the current clinical editor of the Dental Practice Report, as well as a member of the Esthetic Dentistry Research Group, which publishes REALITY and REALITY NOW. He is an accredited member and Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He was the founder and past director of P.A.C.~live, and is now the director of “The Hornbrook Group Aesthetic Seminars”. He has lectured internationally on all facets of esthetic dentistry and has published articles in most of the leading dental journals.
Dr. Rich Masek - "No Longer a Diamond in the Rough - The Many Facets of Chairside CAD/CAM"
Dr. Rich Masek is a 1992 Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He is the CE Director and Founding Faculty Member of Dentistry by Design, Inc., established in 1993 to provide all levels of training for high tech continuing dental education, CEREC and CAD/CAM technologies to the professional community. Dr. Masek is the President of the Academy Of CAD/CAM Dentistry and Vice President of the International Society of Computerized Dentistry. He is certified as a trainer by the International Society for Computerized Dentistry (ISCD) and is a world recognized authority on the CEREC system, presenting seminars locally and internationally for hands-on CAD/CAM & Cosmetic dentistry.
The course covered the benefits of chairside CAD/CAM, an overview of the entire CEREC process, discussion of various CEREC Myths. Handling of specific clinical situations and techniques involved with prep design, tissue management, optical impressions, design steps, the milling process materials, characterization and cementation round out the presentation. Case selection, preparation guidelines, material selection and esthetic modification were covered through case presentations.
Dr. Dennis Wells "Prepless Veneers"
Dr. Dennis J. Wells, an internationally respected cosmetic dentist and educator and one of our own, was our guest speaker at the January 2009 meeting of the Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Wells has served as an examiner in the accreditation process of the AACD and was the founding president of our Tennessee chapter.
Dr. Wells shared his specific skills, techniques and insights of the prepless DURAthin veneer technique. His pioneering efforts with DURAthin veneers were recognized by the AACD in 2008 where he was presented with the Award for Outstanding Scientific Advancement in Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Larry Rosenthal
Dr. Larry Rosenthal, operating out of his practice in New York City, has built an international reputation for his expertise in cosmetic dentistry. He is an accredited member of the AACD, Director of the Aesthetic Continuum at the Rosenthal Institute and the Eastman Dental College in London. His knowledge has landed him on the advisory board of numerous companies, the assistant editor for the AACD Journal, the editorial board of Compendium's CERP, and many others. He is also the director of Aesthetic Advantage, a company devoted to hands-on education and dental education products. Dr. Rosenthal’s claim to fame rests on his ability to relate his philosophy, experience, expertise, and enthusiasm to the general public. He is indeed one of the faces of cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Dennis Hartlieb
“Direct Composite Veneers”
Direct composite application in anterior cases is the training ground and the ultimate final ground in conservative aesthetics. This meeting was located at the Cool Springs Embassy Suites in Cool Springs, Tennessee. Please click on the image above to view before and after pictures from Dr. Hartlieb.
Katherine Eitel “The Lioness Principle”
This course, centered around cosmetic dentistry and practice-management issues, was held in Franklin, Tennessee. This was an excellent meeting for doctors and staff members.
“Functional Occlusion I: Science Driven Management, Restorative Predictability, and Longevity” featuring Dr. John Kois
John Kois is one of the world's leading prosthodontists, lecturing nationally and internationally while maintaining a prosthodontics practice in Washington. His demonstrative understanding of occlusal principles in restorative and reconstructive dentistry has made him a speaker in incredibly high demand. He was the 2002 recipient of the Saul Schluger Memorial Award for Clinical Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning. In addition to participation with numerous publications and educational institutions, he is the director of the Kois Center, a didactic and clinical teaching program. John is truly a teacher of teachers.
“Success by Design” featuring Pinhas Adar
Master ceramist Pinhas Adar studied originally in Tel Aviv and then with the acclaimed Willi Geller in Zurich. With 30 years of experience, he practices, teaches, and does research out of his laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia. Specializing in the many facets of porcelain aesthetic restorations, his lab is a Center for Oral Design International. Mr. Adar has presented programs around the world, is published in numerous journals, and is on the editorial board of numerous publications. Of particular distinction, he was the first ceramist to address the international meeting of the American College of Prosthodontists. In addition, Mr. Adar has contributed to numerous texts and has produced numerous educational DVDs for the dental industry. He has truly been an educator of the highest order.
Our Facilities:
Most of our meetings are held in Cool Springs, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville. Located on Interstate 65 near the CoolSprings Galleria, the TNACD meeting facilities are in the largest retail area in middle Tennessee. The city of Brentwood offers numerous recreational activities as well as the charming Town Center with more than a hundred retail businesses. A weekend in Cool Springs for a TNACD meeting is a fun opportunity for the whole family.
Contact TNACD to Register for a Meeting
If you are interested in registering for an upcoming meeting, or to suggest a topic or speaker for a future course, please contact TNACD today! Doctors and their entire staff will benefit from attending one of our informative, fun meetings.