"Materials and Techniques for Posterior Composites" by Dr. Nathaniel Lawson
April 21, 2026 11:00 PM - April 22, 2026 12:30 AM (GMT)
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DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
TIME: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST
LOCATION: Online Zoom CE event
CE: 1.5 Lecture CEU
PROGRAM PROVIDER: Massachusetts AGD
COST: AGD Member: Free - $0 Non AGD Member: $45
Cancellation policy: A full refund will be provided if a registrant sends a notification 48 hours prior to the event start time at: massachusettsagd@gmail.com
Course Description:
Posterior composite restorations remain the bread-and-butter procedure of many general dentists. Although this procedure may seem trivial, there are many clinical factors which lead to a long-lasting restoration, including diagnosis, isolation, caries removal, cavity preparation, use of liner, matrix and wedge placement, bonding technique, composite placement, and finishing and polishing. This course aims to review the techniques for each of these steps based on current evidence.
Course objectives:
- Discuss treatment guidelines for interproximal caries and caries removal endpoints.
- Discover materials and techniques to promote a long lasting adhesive bond and create a well-adapted restoration.
- Analyze matrix utilization and contouring instruments to achieve a tight and well-contoured contact
About the Speaker:
Nate Lawson DMD PhD is the Director of the Division of Biomaterials at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry and the program director of the Biomaterials residency program. He graduated from UAB School of Dentistry in 2011 and obtained his PhD in Biomedical Engineering in 2012. His research interests are the mechanical, optical, and biologic properties of dental materials and clinical evaluation of new dental materials. He has published over 300 peer reviewed articles, book chapters, and research abstracts. He served on the American Dental Association Council of Scientific Affairs and is on the editorial board of The Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and Compendium. He has lectured nationally and internationally on the subject of dental materials. He also works as a general dentist in the UAB Faculty Practice.
Massachusetts AGD is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from January 2, 2024 to January 1, 2028. Provider ID# 219307