Speaker Information

Dr. Nathaniel Lawson
Birmingham , AL
Biomaterials
Registration opens
December 9th


  • Associate Professor, UAB School of Dentistry
  • Director, UAB Division of Biomaterials
  • General Practitioner, UAB Faculty Practice

Sa6120 - Mastering Modern Ceramics: Simplifying Selection, Handling & Bonding
Date/Time: 3/14/2026   9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Type: Lectures
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00
Audience: Dentists, Assistants, Students
Credits: 3.00

Learn how to select, handle and bond today’s most common dental ceramics with evidence-based guidance from UAB research. This course simplifies protocols for zirconia, lithium disilicate, porcelain and more, cutting through marketing noise with practical, proven strategies. Gain tips for long-lasting restorations and conservative tooth preparations. Objectives include reviewing ceramic types, choosing materials for anterior cases, designing posterior restorations, adjusting and polishing crowns, preparing surfaces, understanding cements and applying reliable bonding protocols.