(BROOKLYN) A Day in the Life of a Prosthodontist (#2026-15)

Venue:
Second District Dental Society Headquarters
111 Fort Greene Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 522-3939

Featured Clinician:
Zev Kaufman, D.D.S.
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry

Synopsis:
This course will cover select topics to provide attendees with a unique mixture of useful knowledge they can take to their practices tomorrow to elevate their knowledge, skill, expertise and experience. These select topics include: 

1. Ten sequential steps to successful treatment planning: This is the number one presentation any dentist engaging in comprehensive treatment must go through in order to achieve excellent results. Comprehensive dental treatment includes proper interview of the patient, defining criteria for success, examination of physical findings and biologic limitations, obtaining proper radiographic and photographic records and proceeding with proper treatment.
   
2. Methods of provisionalization: Comprehensive dental treatment relies on the proper transition from a failing dentition to a successful aesthetic reconstruction. Several methods of provisionalization will be covered in particular proper staging, emergence profile development and incorporation of ovate pontic design into final restorations.
   
3. Segmental record taking in fixed/implant driven prosthodontics: The most common error in restorative dentistry is a result of inadequate interocclusal records. It results in restorations that are delivered from the laboratory and upon delivery to the patient, hours are spent in adjusting the occlusion. Understanding vertical dimension of occlusion and its communication to the laboratory for final production of the prosthesis is critical. This section will go over multiple ways of obtaining proper interocclusal records/bite registration. Emphasis will be on understanding historical and conventional methodology and its extrapolation to contemporary digital dentistry.  
   
4. What is a prosthodontist?: A life story of a real prosthodontic reconstruction. Rather than discussing separate procedures, this portion of the course will tell the story of a staged placement and restoration and the transition of the patient from a failing dentition to a final tooth born, implant-retained reconstruction and its follow-up over the years as the restorations age, problems arise and solutions have to be developed.
   

Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will be able to: 

1. Approach complex dental cases with proper treatment planning skill.
2. Understand the necessity of incorporating proper provisional restorations and communicate the information to the laboratory for technical support and production of a final restoration.
3. Benefit from the expertise and hindsight that is developed by following treatment over the years.

Breakfast and lunch included

MCEU - 6 HOURS

Tuition:
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 to SDDS Headquarters. SDDS staff will register you for the courses of your choosing and apply the discount!

*This offer is for SDDS members only.

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 requested and available, credit for a similarly priced course will be issued. Refunds or credits requested after this date will not be granted, including requests made based on absence due to illness, late arrival for courses and/or weather conditions. In the event that a course is cancelled by Second District, paid tuition will be fully refunded.

ZEV KAUFMAN, D.D.S. graduated from New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) with honors in 1994. He graduated from NYUCD again with a certificate in prosthodontics in 1997 and a post-graduate fellowship in implant dentistry in 1999. He has continued his academic affiliation with NYUCD as a clinical assistant professor and a course director, teaching at the Advanced Implant Restorative Concepts course at the Ashman Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. Dr. Kaufman is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Dental Education Association and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. He is a founding member of the Russian American Dental Association and a member of the Alpha Omega International dental fraternity. Dr. Kaufman has been in full-time private practice in New York City for over 30 years, dedicating himself to cutting edge comprehensive prosthodontic, cosmetic, restorative and surgical implant treatment.

Second District Dental Society is a recognized sponsor by the N.Y.S. Education Department, ADA CERP and the AGD.

Unless otherwise stated, all featured speakers 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.