Past Monthly Meetings


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The DCDS offers regular, complimentary CE programming to its members each year between September and May. Monthly meetings are usually on the second Tuesday of the month (depending on holidays and other events). In addition to learning the latest innovations and techniques in dentistry from world-renowned speakers from across the country, DCDS monthly meetings give attendees an opportunity to share ideas, information and network with one another. Nonmembers may attend DCDS monthly meetings for a small fee.

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Dr. Lawson

October 2024 CE Event: “Materials for Adhesive Dentistry"

Address: 2001 K Street NW, Third Floor North, Washington, D.C.

Presentation by Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD

Location: DCDS Headquarters, 3rd Floor North

Meeting Attendance Note: Live streaming of this presentation is not available for those who want to access the presentation virtually. The recording of the presentation will be made available to all registrants within 48 hours of the presentation.

Contact: Cheryl Michi
Email: info@dcdental.org
Phone: (202) 367-1163

Registration closes the Monday before the event at 5pm.

Thursday October 17, 2024

5:45pm to 6:00pm Business Meeting
6:00pm to 7:00pm Session 1
7:15pm to 8:15pm Session 2

 You may register for one session or both. 

Please note pricing:

  • Members: $0
  • Non-Members Presentation Recording: $75
  • Non-Members In-Person $110
  • Dental Office Staff Presentation Recording: $45
  • Dental Office Staff In-Person: $75

Topic: “Materials for Adhesive Dentistry"

Instructor: Dr. Nate Lawson




Session 1:  Materials for Indirect Restorations

This lecture will discuss different types of ceramic materials used for indirect restorations, focusing mainly on the different generations of zirconia. Additionally, adhesive bonding to lithium disilicate and zirconia will be addressed.  Finally, 3D printed restorative materials will be described briefly. Research presented in the lecture is mostly performed by presenter at UAB School of Dentistry. 

Learning Objectives Session 1:

  • Understand differences between clinical use for 3Y, 4Y, and 5Y zirconia
  • Learn the steps for bonding zirconia and lithium disilicate
  • Learn the current status of 3D printed crowns

Session 2: Materials for Direct Restorations

This course will discuss materials for performing posterior composite restorations. First, materials used as lliners and pulp capping agents will be reviewed along with current research for their use. Then the different generations of bonding agents will be discussed along with the critical steps when bonding. Finally, research on the relevant properties of contemporary flowable and packable composites will be presented. Research presented in the lecture is mostly performed by presenter at UAB School of Dentistry.

Learning Objectives Session 2:

  • Learn success rate of contemporary pulp capping materials and the steps to use them
  • Learn which steps of bonding maximize bond strength
  • Review the clinically relevant properties of contemporary dental composites

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Continuing Education Disclaimer: The District of Columbia Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the CE requirements of his or her licensing or regulatory agency and to contact them with any questions regarding licensing. The DC Dental Society designates this presentation for 2.0 CE.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.  

About the Speaker: Dr. Nate Lawson

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 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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