Pasadena City College has announced a series of extension courses on veneers. Three difference courses are available in April and May of this year, and all qualify for CEU credits. Registration is open at pcclearn.org/dental.
Advanced Ceramic Restoration for Prep Veneer
Instructor: Domenico Cascione
This course focuses upon the theory and laboratory techniques for fabricating traditional Prep Veneer restorations. Geller Model fabrication using traditional analogue technique, application of discreet layers of dentin, enamel translucent and transparent substrates, various porcelain build-up or sculpting techniques, porcelain contouring, extrinsic staining, corrections, and additions are covered. Discussion will include color science, shade verification, staining, and glazing procedures. Fabrication of Prep Veneers is included. Porcelain chemistry and manufacture veneer, and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and its limitations for each material also will be addressed as will firing procedures using the porcelain furnace and inputting firing parameters into the furnace. $100 materials fee (cash only) payable in class.
Course duration: 6 days. Max Participants: 20.
Prerequisite: Graduate of Restorative Dental Technology program or 1-2 years of experience in porcelain buildup, wax up.
4445X
Location: PCC - Dental Lab R517
Cost: $700
Date: Apr 1 - Apr 10, Fri, Sat, Sun, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Advanced Ceramic Restoration for Prep-less Veneer
Instructor: Domenico Cascione
This course focuses upon the theory and laboratory techniques for fabricating traditional Prep-less Veneer restorations. Geller Model fabrication using traditional analogue technique, application of discreet layers of dentin, enamel translucent and transparent substrates, various porcelain build-up or sculpting techniques, porcelain contouring, extrinsic staining, corrections, and additions are covered. Discussion will include color science, shade verification, staining, and glazing procedures. Fabrication of Prep-less Veneers is included. Porcelain chemistry and manufacture veneer, and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and its limitations for each material also will be addressed as will firing procedures using the porcelain furnace and inputting firing parameters into the furnace. $100 materials fee (cash only) payable in class.
Course duration: 6 days. Max Participants: 20.
Prerequisite: Graduate of Restorative Dental Technology program or 1-2 years of experience in porcelain buildup, wax up.
4446X
Location: PCC - Dental Lab R517
Cost: $700
Date: Apr 22 - May 1, Fri, Sat, Sun, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Clinical Bonding Procedure for Prep-less Veneers
Instructor: Dr. Andrew Do
This course focuses upon impressions and delivery of Prep-less Veneer. The instructor will demonstrate full mouth impression using PVS, the handling of delicate Veneer, try-in of Veneer, and delivery of Veneer on live patients and/or typodont. Students will work on models/typodont. Cementation and finishing protocol will be demonstrated and students will practice on typodonts. $100 materials fee (cash only) payable in class.
Course duration: 2 days. Max Participants: 20.
4447X
Location: PCC - Dental Lab R517
Cost: $700
Date: May 6 - May 7, Fri, Sat, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
