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Nate Lawson, DMD, PhD

 
 

Nate Lawson, DMD, PhD

Director, Division of Biomaterials
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry
Birmingham, AL, USA
 
 
International Academy of Endodontics Annual Meeting
Long Essay Program
Saturday, March 4, 2023
 
 
Updates in adhesive dentistry and dental ceramics for an endodontist
 
90% of crowns and bridges are now fabricated from a ceramic material according to a report from one of the largest US dental laboratories. Ceramic materials do not handle the same as metal-based restorations and improper handling can lead to premature failure. This course will teach you the differences between contemporary ceramic materials and techniques to more efficiently remove, access, polish or adjust them. This course will also review adhesive bonding for the applications of restoring endodontic access preparations in ceramic crowns or bonding to tooth structure for build-ups following the endodontic treatment.
 
 
Learning Objectives:
  1. Learn how to identify ceramics used for fix restorations and how to handle them
  2. Learn procedures for restoring endodontically restored teeth
 
Affiliations:
Associate Professor at UAB School of Dentistry
 

Bio:

Nathaniel 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 the clinical evaluation of new dental materials. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and research abstracts. He was the 2016 recipient of the Stanford New Investigator Award and the 2017 Innovative Research Fellowship both from the American Dental Association. He served on the American Dental Association Council of Scientific Affairs and is on the editorial board of The Journal of Adhesive 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.

 

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