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Dr. Gerard Kugel Esthetics/Restorative Lincoln, NE

  • Private Practice
  • Dean and Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
  • Editorial Board, Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry and Compendium; Editor Emeritus, Inside Dentistry

Thursday Courses
Th6004 - The Do's and Don'ts of Porcelain Laminate Veneers
Time: 8 - 10:30 AM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

Are you currently providing porcelain laminate veneers in your practice? Not having the esthetic success you hoped for? This course will provide an introduction into what you should consider when incorporating veneers - evaluating treatment options, case presentations and a discussion of managing patients' expectations. From planning and consideration of alternative approaches to execution, the necessary steps are presented, and many practice tips are provided, to help participants efficiently achieve desired clinical results.

Th5011 - The Do's and Don'ts of Porcelain Laminate Veneers Workshop
Time: 12 - 4 PM
Type: Workshops   
Dentist Fee: $495.00  Other Fee: $495.00

Are you confident that you can consistently deliver beautiful, long-lasting veneers for your patients? Let us help you incorporate veneers into your everyday practice! We will discuss clinical cases that demonstrate preparation design based on patients’ needs, reduction guides, silicone temporary shells, and tips for enhancing bonding. Gain skills in treatment planning and case selection, how to avoid preparation and cementation pitfalls, and identify common problems associated with porcelain veneer cases. If you use loupes in your practice, bring them.

Friday Courses
Fr5024 - The Do's and Don'ts of Porcelain Laminate Veneers Workshop
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Type: Workshops   
Dentist Fee: $495.00  Other Fee: $495.00

Are you confident that you can consistently deliver beautiful, long-lasting veneers for your patients? Let us help you incorporate veneers into your everyday practice! We will discuss clinical cases that demonstrate preparation design based on patients’ needs, reduction guides, silicone temporary shells, and tips for enhancing bonding. Gain skills in treatment planning and case selection, how to avoid preparation and cementation pitfalls, and identify common problems associated with porcelain veneer cases. If you use loupes in your practice, bring them.

Fr6097 - Adhesive Bonding, Direct Composites and Bioactive Materials
Time: 2 - 4:30 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

This course explores the latest advancements in restorative materials and techniques to improve clinical outcomes. Attendees will evaluate next-generation composites, bonding agents, and bioactive materials—separating marketing from meaningful innovation. Topics include protecting the pulp, reducing post-operative sensitivity, and mastering composite layering and shade-matching techniques. Through evidence-based insights, clinicians will learn when to embrace new materials, understand their limitations, and refine their restorative approach for greater efficiency, longevity, and patient satisfaction.

Saturday Courses
Sa6113 - The Future of Dentistry: It's Digital and 3-D Printing!
Time: 9 - 11:30 AM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

Do you understand 3-D printing? Are you considering going digital? Are you making your own surgical guides, nightguards or orthodontic appliances? This course will introduce what you need to know about 3-D printing, including the basic methods of using intraoral and optical scanning techniques, 3-D printing systems, methods for fabricating surgical guides, and more. In addition, we will evaluate the future of 3-D printing and digital dentistry.

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