December 1, 2017

Presented by Dr. Kevin Kwiecien

Sponsored by Patterson Dental and Centric Bank

COURSE DESCRIPTION

True or False? Comprehensive dentistry is too hard. CAD/CAM dentistry is for one-tooth dentists. Historically, most dentists believe one or both to be true. Today, CAD/CAM dentistry is facilitating and even complimenting the comprehensive approach to patient care. From treatment planning esthetic, occlusal, structural and biological outcomes, to more efficient and reliable restorative results, the blending is not just a concept anymore. This course will help the modern practitioner see the benefit of digital and comprehensive care and how together they can create a practice that is fun, comprehensive, predictable, and efficient.

THE SPEAKER

As a member of the Spear Education resident faculty, Dr. Kwiecien serves as director of Spear Online, responsible for creating and overseeing digital clinical content. He is also a member of the Spear faculty practice. Most recently, Dr. Kwiecien served as assistant professor of restorative dentistry at Oregon Health and Sciences University School of Dentistry and director of the university’s faculty dental practice, director of patient admissions, and director of the urgent care clinic, as well as course director of pre-clinical fixed prosthodontics and co-course director of advanced restorative concepts for third- and fourth-year students. Dr. Kwiecien’s appreciation for and dedication to high-level continuing education began with Dr. Frank Spear more than 13 years ago. He has completed the curriculum at the L.D. Pankey Institute, has belonged for several years to a Tucker Gold Study Club, and many additional accomplishments, including a fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. He has been a member of the Spear visiting faculty since its inception. Dr. Kwiecien is a past-president of the Oregon Academy of General Dentistry. He also maintains memberships in the American Dental Association, Academy of Operative Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Equilibration Society, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.