Conservative Cast Gold Restorations: A Hands-On Learning Experience

Conservative Cast Gold Restorations: A Hands-On Learning Experience

March 1, 2025

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Description

With the competing priority of educating dentists in new and emerging technologies, the
concepts and techniques for preparation and placement of conservative cast gold restorations
has become a dying art. Gold restorations are beautiful, enduring and increasingly sought after
by discriminating patients.

This comprehensive course includes both lecture and clinical hands-on training components in
the preparation and placement of conservative cast gold restorations. These concepts were
developed and refined by Dr. R.V. Tucker and are followed by Academy Study Clubs
throughout the world.

Part 1 offers a two day intensive workshop with a lecture and laboratory hands-on component.
The lectures will address the advantages and disadvantages of cast gold, the restorative life
cycle, biodegradation of composite restorative materials and why, where and how conservative
casting should be prescribed. During the laboratory component, participants will prepare, waxup,
cement, fininsh and polish a conservative cast gold restoration on manikins in the College
of Dentistry’s main clinic. Over the shoulder guidence will be provided to assist in applying the
principles and techniques taught in the preliminary workshop. In addition, the use of digital
scanning for gold casting restorations will be demonstrated.
16 hours of CDE credit (to include 2 hours of course pre-reading)

Additional Optional Program:
Part 2 offers a two day Clinical Hands-On experience.
During this two day program, participants will advance their clinical operative skills by working
on their individual patient cases. The lecture portion will share case studies, while during the
operative portion for participants, over the shoulder guidance will be available for the
preparation and cementation of their restorations.

Those particiapting in this comprehensive course will understand the foundational operative
techniques of the Academy of RV Tucker Study Clubs and appreciate the skill set required to
provide these beautiful restorations.
16 hours of CDE ( to include 2 hours of patient contact and preparation prior to course

Learning Objectives

• By the end of the event, participants will:
  • Be able to explain the rationale for crown lengthening.

Speakers/Mentors

Dr. Aaron Kim  DDS,

Dr. Terry Koltek  DDS

Registration

Single Course Fee:  Dentist:  TBC

This event is available in-person only.

Refund Policy

As Per CPD Dentistry & Dental Hygiene policy, registrants may receive a refund provided they give written notice no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the event. An administration fee will be retained to cover staff costs of processing refunds and other costs associated with cancellations.

The University of Manitoba reserves the right to cancel or postpone any educational program due to an insufficient number of registrations. The decision to cancel will normally be made at least fourteen (14) days prior to the program date. Each registrant will be notified by email and provided with a full refund of all registration costs, unless an alternative course date is provided. The University of Manitoba is not liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellations may cause, including, but not limited to, non-refundable airline fares, hotel penalties or lost income.

Study credits

This course provides up to 6 hours of Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Credits.

Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026. Provider ID# 214210 Subject Code 252