Thurs., Nov. 6, 2025
Time: TBD (PM)
Room: TBD
Speaker: Joshua Austin, DDS

This course is supported, in part, by an educational grant from Align Technology

Recommended for: Dentists

Practice costs grow year by year; however, reimbursement rates stay flat. In order to remain as profitable, we face only one option….to increase our efficiency. Working smarter and faster is the only way. This course will help clinicians stay fast and efficient at the most common restorative procedures.

As editorial director with Dental Economics magazine, I have authored the column Pearls For Your Practice for several years. During that time, I have had the privilege of working with most of the new direct adhesive products that have hit the market.

In this course, we will discuss direct restoration procedures for the posterior. You will learn how to increase your efficiency and results with your posterior restorations, using unique techniques. Attendees will participate in all steps of different posterior restorations using bulk-fill composite with correct curing light procedures and several different techniques.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the advantages of using bulk fill posterior composite.
• Discuss several placement techniques for bulk fill posterior composites that will save time and increase predictability.
• Review quick and effective polishing techniques for posterior restorations.
• Examine different matrix systems and their best uses.
• Learn techniques for performing two adjacent class II lesions efficiently.
• Review universal bonding agents and their best uses in restorative dentistry.

Joshua Austin, DDS maintains a full-time restorative dentistry practice in San Antonio, Texas. He is an editorial director and monthly columnist for Dental Economics magazine focusing on dental products and technology. Dr. Austin lectures around the country and world to study clubs and dental meetings about these topics along with Ortho/Restorative treatments and mental health.

Dr. Austin is a graduate of the UT Health School of Dentistry and spent five years post-graduation in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. In 2024, Dr. Austin won the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Seattle Study Club “Case of the Year.”

Dr. Austin (or an immediate family member) has a significant relationship with the following commercial organizations whose products he will refer to in his presentation: Align Technology, Solventum, and Ivoclar.