BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 14.4//EN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Eastern Standard Time BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Venue:Hilton Garden Inn1100 South Avenue at Lois LaneStaten Isl and\, NY 10314(718) 477-2400Featured Clinician:Joyce L. Bassett\, D.D.S.\, F.A.A.C.D.\, F.A.G.D.**Clinical Instructor\, KOIS Center*This course cons ists of two parts. Attendees must attend BOTH parts to receive full contin uing education credits.**Dr. Bassett receives an honorarium from Bisco and Shofu. Synopsis:From Simple to Complex: What's New in Digital Design and Technology\, Veneers\, Complex Aesthetic Cases and MoreThis innovative\, f ast-paced presentation will explore frequently seen problems that occur du ring restorative treatment\, showcasing a variety of modes of failures. Yo u will learn systematic techniques that can be used to both prevent and re medy these failures. This digitally generated approach will guide the dent ist and expedite important design decisions\, provide unique patient commu nication options and improve the predictability of the aesthetic outcome. You will develop presentation skills and verbiage to instill confidence wi th your patients\, offer realistic patient expectations and brand yourself as the go-to dentist. You will leave the course with the whole package ne cessary to catapult your practice to the top level of aesthetic dentistry. There is something for everyone to learn in this presentation. Upon succe ssful completion of this course\, attendees will: Master the usage of syst emized techniques to treat simple to complex cases with veneers\, crowns a nd implantsElevate their verbal skills and boost their case acceptance.Lea rn how to evaluate the digital mockup in the analog world chairside and ma ke corrections to enhance the prototypes before final restorations are cre ated.Learn how to utilize digital libraries and choose the proper tooth fo rms that will optimize the illusion of harmony and balance in complex spac e management cases. The Complex Aesthetic Case: When and How to Open the V ertical Dimension\, Occlusion\, Bite and FunctionFailures in dentistry are frequently blamed on materials but many times we\, the dentists\, are the culprits. We treat the anterior teeth as cosmetic challenges and we forge t to look at the relationship of form and function. This presentation will simplify occlusion by combining dental facial treatment planning in combi nation with function. By applying a few basic principles\, we can design t he proper amount of restorative space for our restorations. This innovativ e\, fast-paced course will explore aesthetics that are BUILT TO LAST. Upon successful completion of this course\, attendees will: Learn how to diagn ose and treatment plan an aesthetic case.Evaluate the patient’s incisor po sition and morphology\, their dentofacial requirements\, determine the app ropriate vertical dimension and create synergy between form and function.U nderstand distinctive steps to simplify restorative preparations and ident ify which adhesives and restorative materials work the best for maximum pr edictability.Breakfast and lunch included MCEU - 6 HOURSTuition:Buy more\, SAVE more*! Sign up for any TWO SDDS courses in 2026 and get ONE course o f equal or lesser value for free (excluding CPR and hands-on courses)! To redeem this offer\, complete a course registration form and mail or fax to SDDS Headquarters. SDDS staff will register you for the courses of your c hoosing and apply the discount!*This offer is for SDDS members only.SDDS L ife Members: $122.50 (30% discount!)SDDS Members: $175SDDS Member's Staff: $100 SDDS Hospital Resid ents: $50ADA Members: $200ADA Member's Staff: $150Non-ADA Member/Staff: $275 / $175Non-SDDS Hospital Residents: $75Refund and Cancellation Policy:All re quests for refunds or credits must be made in writing or by phone and rece ived at least two weeks prior to the course date. A full refund\, less a t en dollar ($10.00) administrative charge\, or if requested and available\, credit for a similarly priced course will be issued. Refunds or credits r equested after this date will not be granted\, including requests made bas ed on absence due to illness\, late arrival for courses and/or weather con ditions. In the event that a course is cancelled by Second District\, paid tuition will be fully refunded.JOYCE L. BASSETT\, D.D.S. began her career as valedictorian of her private middle school\, graduated high school and attended college at the age of 16. She graduated cum laude from the Unive rsity of Toledo with a degree in biology. At the age of 19\, she attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and became a dentist at the age of 23. She has been in private practice in Scottsdale\, Arizona since 1983\, where her focus is on cosmetic and complex rehabilitation cases. D r. Bassett is president and the only accredited fellow of the American Aca demy of Cosmetic Dentistry in Arizona. She is an associate member of the A merican Academy of Esthetic Dentistry\, a diplomate in the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry\, an active member in the American Society of Denta l Aesthetics and a KOIS Clinical Instructor. She is also an active member in the Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and a fellow and past president in the Arizona Academy of General Dentistry. She is adjunct faculty at the Ar izona Dental Schools\, where she has taught the aesthetic continuum and is the founder of Women Teaching Women Cosmetic Learning Facility. Dr. Basse tt was voted one of the top five female CE educators and is a Lucy Hobbs C linical Expertise award winner\, a national lecturer\, published author an d a member of the editorial board of several peer-reviewed publications. S he is a recipient of the volunteer dentist of the year award for Arizona C ASS dental clinic and has received the Give Back a Smile volunteer service award twice. Second District Dental Society is a recognized sponsor by t he N.Y.S. Education Department\, ADA CERP and the AGD.Unless otherwise sta ted\, all featured speakers have disclosed that they do not have any relev ant financial arrangements or affiliations with any corporate organization s that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning the continuing e ducation activities stated herein. DTEND:20260227T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260521T020037Z DTSTART:20260227T140000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:(STATEN ISLAND) The Dr. Meryl J. Efron Memorial Lecture | From Simp le to Complex + The Complex Aesthetic Case (#2026-02) UID:RFCALITEM639149256379222129 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Venue:
Hilton Garden Inn
1100 South Avenue at Lois Lane
Staten Island\ , NY 10314
(718) 477-2400

Featured Clinician:
Joyce L. Bassett\, D.D.S.\, F.A.A.C.D.\, F.A.G.D.**
Clinical Instr uctor\, KOIS Center

*This course consists of two pa rts. Attendees must attend BOTH parts to receive full continuing education credits.

**Dr. Bassett receives an honorarium from Bisco and Shofu.

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Synopsis:

From Simple to Complex: What's New in Digital Design and Techno logy\, Veneers\, Complex Aesthetic Cases and More
This innovat ive\, fast-paced presentation will explore frequently seen problems that o ccur during restorative treatment\, showcasing a variety of modes of failu res. You will learn systematic techniques that can be used to both prevent and remedy these failures. This digitally generated approach will guide t he dentist and expedite important design decisions\, provide unique patien t communication options and improve the predictability of the aesthetic ou tcome. You will develop presentation skills and verbiage to instill confid ence with your patients\, offer realistic patient expectations and brand y ourself as the go-to dentist. You will leave the course with the whole pac kage necessary to catapult your practice to the top level of aesthetic den tistry. There is something for everyone to learn in this presentation. Upo n successful completion of this course\, attendees will: \;

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The Complex Aesthetic Case: When and How to Open the Vertical Dimension\, Occlusion\, Bite and Function
Failures in dentistry are frequently blamed on materials but many times we\, the dent ists\, are the culprits. We treat the anterior teeth as cosmetic challenge s and we forget to look at the relationship of form and function. This pre sentation will simplify occlusion by combining dental facial treatment pla nning in combination with function. By applying a few basic principles\, w e can design the proper amount of restorative space for our restorations. This innovative\, fast-paced course will explore aesthetics that are BUILT TO LAST. Upon successful completion of this course\, attendees will: \;

Breakfast and lunch in cluded \;

MCEU - 6 HOURS


Tuition:
< em>Buy more\, SAVE more*! Sign up for any TWO SDDS courses in 2026 and get ONE course of equal or lesser value for free (excluding CPR and hands-on courses)! \;To redeem this offer\, complete a \;course registration form \;and mail or fax t o SDDS Headquarters. SDDS staff will register you for the courses of your choosing and apply the discount!

*This offer is for SDDS membe rs only.

SDDS Life Members: \; \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;$122.50 \;(30% discount!)< /strong>
SDDS Members: \;  \;   \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;$175
SDDS Membe r's Staff: \; \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;$100 \;  \;  \; \;
SDDS Ho spital Residents: \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;$50
ADA Members: \;  \; & nbsp\;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;$200
AD A Member's Staff: \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;$150
Non-ADA Member/Staff:&nb sp\;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;$275 / $175
Non-SDDS Hospital Residents: \;  \; &n bsp\;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;$75

Refund and Cancellation Policy:All requests for refunds or credits must be made in writing or by phone and received at least two weeks prior to the course date. A full refund\, less a ten dollar ($10.00) administrative charge\, or if requeste d and available\, credit for a similarly priced course will be issued. Ref unds or credits requested after this date will not be granted\, including requests made based on absence due to illness\, late arrival for courses a nd/or weather conditions. In the event that a course is cancelled by Secon d District\, paid tuition will be fully refunded.

JOYCE L. BASSETT\, D.D .S. began her career as valedictorian of her private mid dle school\, graduated high school and attended college at the age of 16. She graduated cum laude from the University of Toledo with a degree in bio logy. At the age of 19\, she attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and became a dentist at the age of 23. She has been in private practice in Scottsdale\, Arizona since 1983\, where her focus is on cosmet ic and complex rehabilitation cases. Dr. Bassett is president and the only accredited fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in Arizon a. She is an associate member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistr y\, a diplomate in the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry\, an active m ember in the American Society of Dental Aesthetics and a KOIS Clinical Ins tructor. She is also an active member in the Academy of Fixed Prosthodonti cs and a fellow and past president in the Arizona Academy of General Denti stry. She is adjunct faculty at the Arizona Dental Schools\, where she has taught the aesthetic continuum and is the founder of Women Teaching Women Cosmetic Learning Facility. Dr. Bassett was voted one of the top five fem ale CE educators and is a Lucy Hobbs Clinical Expertise award winner\, a n ational lecturer\, published author and a member of the editorial board of several peer-reviewed publications. She is a recipient of the volunteer d entist of the year award for Arizona CASS dental clinic and has received t he Give Back a Smile volunteer service award twice.

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Second District Dental Society is a recognized sp onsor by the N.Y.S. Education Department\, ADA CERP and the AGD.
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Unless otherwise stated\, all featured speaker s have disclosed that they do not have any relevant financial arrangements or affiliations with any corporate organizations that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning the continuing education activities stated herein.

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