Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman DDS, PhD, FICD

Lecture Synopsis

The first two phases of any restorative care are treatment planning and clinical execution. The third phase, material selection and clinical application, is often underestimated, resulting in failure to serve our patients. The abundance of restorative dentistry materials, such as dental ceramics, adhesives, composite resins, cements, and provisional material, coupled with the constant release of new materials by manufacturers, can be daunting. When clinicians comprehend the fundamental features and characteristics of each material as well as their precise application, the maximum potential of each material can be achieved, resulting in extraordinary patient care. This course will focus on clinical recommendations and material selection criteria to complement the pursuit of restorative dental excellence.

Learning Objectives:

1.     Understanding the advancement of adhesive systems, tooth-colored direct restorative materials, and which adhesion technique maximizes bonding to the tooth structure. In addition, understanding the relevance of light-curing and the polymerization process, as well as the role it plays in extending restorative therapy.

2.     Establish criteria for the selection and use of modern ceramics, including bonding, with a focus on monolithic zirconia, its numerous generations, and how an understanding of ceramic material qualities can lead to successful and long-lasting indirect restorative treatment.

Biography

TAY-see-er SU-la-men is a Tenured Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials at the Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned his clinical certificate in Operative Dentistry and his PhD in Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomaterials from the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomaterial Sciences at the University of Turku in Finland in collaboration with the Department of Restorative Dentistry at UNC. Dr. Sulaiman is a wet-handed clinician and a researcher who is passionate about bridging the gap between dental research and clinical application. Dr. Sulaiman’s research focus is on maximizing the clinical relevance of in vitro testing. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. He is a fellow of the International College of Dentists and a member of many academies, including the prestigious American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and vice president of the Academy of Operative Dentistry. He has presented on numerous national and international stages and serves as a reviewer for many peer-reviewed journals.