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Bioactive Restorative Materials: Unraveling the Confusion, Exploring the Promise, and Understanding the Benefits for Clinical

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ACDE Joint Provider Live Webinar Series 

Bioactive Restorative Materials: Unraveling the Confusion, Exploring the Promise, and Understanding the Benefits for Clinical Practice

Friday 2/7/2025

11:00 AM EST | 10:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM PST

 

The Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 37 of its member schools, is jointly providing a series of live webinars.

This series features university-based key opinion leaders presenting numerous topics on multiple dates and times. Presentations are available to meet every dental professional’s schedule and interests.



 

CDE Hours Awarded:                                       Conflicts of Interest:

1.5 CDE Lecture Hour                                          No Conflicts 


Education Methods: Lecture/Webinar                 Required Experience:                    

AGD Subject Codes:  250                               Dental Practice Experience                                            

External Funding: None

 

 

Course Description: 

This 90-minute continuing education course will explore the evolving field of bioactive restorative materials, addressing the confusion surrounding their application, the scientific advancements driving their promise, and the potential benefits they offer to restorative dentistry. Through a combination of evidence-based insights and clinical examples, participants will clearly understand what these materials can contribute to clinical practice, how they compare to traditional materials, and whether they meet the needs of patients and dentists. Expect to leave with practical knowledge of integrating bioactive materials into clinical workflows.

 

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Understand the Fundamentals: Explain the key principles of bioactive restorative materials, including their composition, mechanisms of action, and how they differ from traditional restorative materials.
  • Evaluate Clinical Benefits: Assess the potential benefits and limitations of bioactive materials in restorative dentistry, focusing on their role in promoting remineralization, reducing secondary caries, and enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Debunk Common Misconceptions: Identify and clarify common misunderstandings and uncertainties surrounding bioactive materials, enabling more informed decision-making in clinical practice.


Please note: Fee details, there are no discounts available for the ACDE Live Webinar Series, and the presentations are not recorded.

This is a two-step registration process: 

Step 1. Click the registration button above to register with The University of Utah School of Dentistry.

Step 2. After completing your registration and payment through the UUSOD registration site, you will be emailed another link to finish enrolling in order to receive your Zoom link to participate in the session.

Although each lecture in this series is hosted by a different school, your registration will be through The University of Utah School of Dentistry. We will document your attendance, provide your CE credits, and be available if you have questions. 





Guest Speaker:

Mary Anne Melo, DDS, MSc, Ph.D., Fellow ADM

Dr. Mary Anne Melo (DDS, MSc, Ph.D., Fellow ADM, Pierre Fouchard, American College of Dentistry) is a distinguished Clinical Professor and Chair of the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. With her extensive clinical practice and dental materials research background, Dr. Melo is at the forefront of developing innovative, bioactive restorative materials. Her clinical interests are minimally invasive dentistry, managing patients at high risk of caries, and enhancing aesthetic dental outcomes. Dr. Melo's research has been instrumental in pioneering studies on antibacterial and remineralizing dental adhesives and resin composites, focusing on anticaries strategies with antibacterial and remineralization functionalities. An active member of several prestigious dental organizations, including the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the International Association for Dental Research, the American Academy of Cariology, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, she contributes significantly to the dental community. Dr. Melo has authored three books and over 200 publications. Numerous grants support her work, and she is a sought-after speaker nationally and internationally on topics related to restorative dentistry.