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Q&A: Occlusion Confusion + Solutions with Dr. Michael Melkers and Dr. Lane Ochi

with Dr Michael Melkers

Occlusion cases can feel daunting. There are so many factors that go into diagnosing and treatment planning occlusion cases.

If you still feel confused when looking at these cases, join Dr. Michael Melkers and Dr. Lane Ochi for their latest Q&A session. Get all of the answers and solutions you need to feel confident diagnosing and treating these cases.

Date & Time Wednesday, 3 July 2024 β€” 8:00 AM AEST

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Free to attend β€” all fields required

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Meet Your Educator

Dr Michael Melkers

Dr. Michael Melkers is an internationally acclaimed speaker who has presented across 5 continents on occlusion topics, communication and restorative dentistry.

Dr. Melkers is a 1994 graduate of Marquette University School of Dentistry and currently serves as Visiting Faculty at Rīga Stradiņő University & The Pankey Institute. He is also an Ad hoc reviewer for the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

In the past he has been Director of Occlusion & Esthetic Dentistry at the Pacific Northwest AEGD Residency Program and Visiting Faculty at The Spear Institute. He just finished his tenure as Editor for American Equilibration Society and received the 2018 AES President's Distinguished Service Award.

Dr. Melkers is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). He attained Mastership from the AGD – an extensive and rigorous process only 3% of North American dentists have achieved - reflecting his passion for continuing advanced training.

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FREE CE MASTERCLASS

Anterior Composite: Shape, Polish & Light - Practical Strategies for Predictable Aesthetic Success

with Dr. Sam Cope

 

Anterior composites rarely fail because of the material. They fail because of shape and light.

Small errors in line angles, contour and surface texture can make restorations look dull or artificial, even when shade and bonding are correct.

In this masterclass, Dr Sam Cope will share a practical framework for controlling shape, polish and light reflection to create natural, predictable anterior composites across different systems.

Clear principles. Repeatable decisions. More consistent aesthetic results.

By the end of this masterclass, you will be able to:

  • Identify why anterior composites look dull or unnatural

  • Control light reflection through shape and surface design

  • Improve polish and finishing for long-term aesthetics

  • Achieve faster, more consistent outcomes

 

πŸ“… March 19th – 7pm GMT

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Quick heads up: This live masterclass will run on Google Meet instead of Zoom.

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β€œEarly in my career, I believed aesthetic success came from using the β€˜right’ composite or layering technique. Yet despite good bonding and accurate shade selection, some restorations still looked dull or unnatural. The turning point came when I shifted my focus from materials to shape, surface texture and light interaction. By simplifying my approach and understanding why restorations looked wrong, my results became far more predictable and efficient. This lecture reflects those lessons from practice and teaching.”

~ Dr. Sam Cope

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Meet Your Educator

Dr. Sam Cope

Dr. Sam Cope is a UK-based cosmetic dentist and international educator with a strong focus on minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry. He works in private practice delivering smile makeovers using Invisalign, whitening and composite and porcelain restorations, and is a current educator at RipeGlobal.

Sam has lectured internationally, acted as a clinical tutor on postgraduate restorative programmes, and has a background in physiotherapy, bringing a structured, evidence-based approach to both clinical dentistry and education. His teaching focuses on simplifying complex aesthetic concepts into practical, repeatable systems for everyday practice.


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Certification Details

Course Title: Anterior Composite: Shape, Polish & Light – Practical Strategies for Predictable Aesthetic Success
Educator Name: Dr. Sam COpe
Location: Online
Delivery Method: Lecture
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GDC Development Outcome(s): C
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