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David Chan, DMD, AAACD
Course Details
Location: Calgary, AB
Venue: Hotel Blackfoot
Date: September 20, 2025
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (MST)
AGD Course Code: 780
6.5 CE Credits
Cancellation Details: Full refunds will be granted if notification is received 20 days prior to the course. If cancellation occurs less than 20 days prior to the course, a $150 fee per course will be withheld for processing and administrative costs. No refunds will be granted for cancellations made 7 days or less prior to the course. If insufficient enrollment necessitates cancellation of a course, all tuition fees will be refunded. Clinical Research Dental is under no obligation to reimburse participants for airline, hotel reservations or any other costs.
Course Overview
This course will elevate participants’ skills in both anterior and posterior composite restorations, allowing them to create esthetic, functional, and long-lasting restorations that seamlessly blend with natural teeth.
Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of composite systems, shade selection, adhesive techniques, layering protocols, and finishing strategies. The course will include hands-on practice, and step-by-step guidance on both anterior and posterior restorations, ensuring predictable and repeatable results in daily clinical practice.
Who Should Attend:
This course is geared toward restorative clinicians who want to master the concepts to predictably create and excel in direct composite restorations that rival porcelain.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the optical and physical properties of composite resins
- Explain polychromatic layering techniques to mimic natural enamel and dentin using tints and opaquers
- Demonstrate efficient workflows for anterior and posterior composite restorations
- Evaluate techniques for achieving proper anatomical contour and occlusal morphology
- Assess adhesive protocols to eliminate post-operative sensitivity to zero
- Develop finishing and polishing techniques to achieve porcelain-like esthetics
David Chan, DMD, AAACD
David Chan earned his DMD degree in 1989 from Oregon Health Sciences University. He is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and maintains a full-time practice focused on comprehensive cosmetic dentistry in Ridgefield, Washington. David has been a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry for over 20 years and serves as a clinical instructor to other dentists at the Kois Center in Seattle, Washington. He has been widely published, including several articles in the prestigious Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry. When David is not practicing dentistry at home in Ridgefield, he can be found lecturing to other dentists nationally and internationally.
Clinical Research Dental/Clinician’s Choice is 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 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2026 and the Provider ID # is 208086.