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In today’s environment of changing materials and new high tech systems of fabrication, it is even more important to have good communication and understanding between clinician and ceramist. Dr. Frankie Shull and Matt Roberts will discuss how they deliver predictable, functional aesthetic cases utilizing a systematic approach to both communication and the treatment process to interconnect the dental operatory with the dental laboratory providing the best possible results for their patients. New ceramic materials and fabrication techniques will be discussed as well as the influence they have on case planning and preparation design. A discussion of where minimum preparation veneer treatments are appropriate and the related techniques for micro layering lithium disilicate to maximize strength and esthetic outcomes in very thin veneer cases will be presented. With the proliferation of digital impressions and CAD/CAM based products in the marketplace, knowing when to use new technology and when it makes more sense to stay with traditional fabrication techniques are issues facing today’s dental profession, Frankie and Matt will share their experiences of what is working and profitable for them in today’s environment.  We hope you will enjoy the experience.

Matt Roberts, AAACD began his career fabricating esthetic reconstructive restorations more than 30 years ago and established CMR Dental Lab in 1978, where he still pursues his passion for excellence in esthetics and function. As a member of both the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, where he is one of only 26 accredited dental technicians, he remains on the forefront of his field, sharing his ideas through continuing education programs and other teaching venues. Mr. Roberts founded the Team Aesthetic Education program to provide hand-on training for dentists and technicians, work with manufacturers to develop or improve products, and now provide internet-based video education, also. A member of the L.D. Pankey Institute faculty, Mr. Roberts helps teach the Aesthetic Solutions Program for dentists and technicians. A member of the editorial team for many prominent dental journals, he also speaks nationally and internationally. Mr. Roberts may be reached at www.teamaesthic.com.

G. Franklin Shull, Jr. DMD graduated from Lexington High School in 1985, the University of South Carolina with a BS in Biology in 1989, and the Medical University of South Carolina School of Dentistry in 1993. He completed general practice residency at Palmetto Richland Hospital in 1994 and has had his own private practice in Lexington, SC since 1994. Dr. Shull has been part of the teaching faculty at Palmetto Richland Hospital General Practice Residency, Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, and the L.D. Pankey Institute, The Aesthetics Continuum. He is a member and fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the American Academy Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Southeastern Prosthodontic Society. Dr. Shull is a past president of the Greater Columbia Dental Association and the South Carolina Academy of General Dentistry. He has lectured on aesthetic dentistry, dental materials and dental photography. Dr. Shull has also published multiple articles on aesthetic dentistry and dental materials.