Course Description
Dental wear refers to the progressive, non-carious loss of tooth structure due to mechanical or chemical processes. It is a multifactorial condition encompassing attrition, abrasion, erosion, and abfraction, each with distinct etiologies and clinical presentations.
Treatment planning and restorative approaches, from minimally invasive options to full rehabilitation, will be explored to guide individualized patient care.
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- Examine the etiology and clinical patterns of dental wear
- Develop treatment planning strategies that integrate both functional and esthetic considerations.
- Evaluate clinical management approaches for localized and generalized dental wear, with emphasis on anterior presentations.
- Assess the advantages and limitations of various restorative materials in the management of dental wear.
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Please arrive within 30 minutes before the course start time to sign in.
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Complimentary coffee/tea and lunch are provided for course participants. Please indicate any dietary restrictions upon registration.
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Cancellations made more than 10 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 10 calendar days of the course start date.
Refunds will not be issued for registrants who do not attend, regardless of reason for absence.
Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual.
To cancel your registration, please follow the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email. If you are eligible for a refund, the refund will be processed automatically upon cancellation. Please allow 3-5 business days for the transaction to be completed.
Continuing Dental Education (University of Toronto) reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient registrations, instructor cancellation, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In the event of course cancellation, a full refund will be issued, and registrants will be notified promptly. We are not liable for any associated losses, damages, or expenses, including travel and accommodations.
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After completing this course, a certificate of completion that indicates the number of Continuing Education (CE) points earned will be sent to you within 7-10 days by email.
Speaker
Dr. Mario Rotella is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (F.R.C.D.(C)), certified specialist in Prosthodontics. Dr. Rotella focuses his practice concentrating on the treatment of complex cases of aesthetic and functional rehabilitation on natural dentition and implants, with emphasis on veneers, crowns, bridges and dentures. Dr. Rotella’s practice encompasses the traditional prosthetic procedures and the most innovative ones, with particular focus on the minimally invasive prosthetic procedures for the application of veneers, partial restorations, and all-ceramics crowns and bridges.
Dr. Rotella has presented his work in several dental meetings and he has, also, published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
He stays current through continuing education courses, lectures and peer-reviewed articles. In this way, patients always receive the best care, in a scientific and evidence-based philosophy.
Dr. Rotella is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Ontario Dental Association, the Association of Prosthodontists of Ontario, and the American College of Prosthodontists. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentist of Canada (FRCD (C)).