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THE ANTERIOR COMPOSITE PLAYBOOK: MASTERING CLASS IV RESTORATIONS

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Thurs., Nov. 6, 2025
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm / HANDS-ON
Room: TBD
Speaker: James Wanamaker, DDS ’16

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

Alumni Speaker Series

Recommended for: General Dentists

This interactive, hands-on course equips general dentists with a comprehensive “playbook” for achieving lifelike Class IV composite restorations. Focusing on anterior esthetics, shade selection enhanced by photography, and precision layering techniques, participants will learn the steps for predictable, natural-looking outcomes. Hands-on exercises will include creating lingual putty matrices and applying multi-layered composite techniques to restore form and function.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Utilize photography to enhance shade selection and accurately assess tooth anatomy.
  • Fabricate lingual putty matrices to facilitate precise layering and contour of Class IV restorations.
  • Implement layering techniques using composite to recreate natural tooth anatomy and optical properties.
  • Achieve optimal finishing and polishing.
  • Troubleshoot common challenges such as shade discrepancies, surface and contouring issues.

James Wanamaker, DDS ‘16 earned his DDS from SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 2016. He then completed a General Practice Residency at SUNY Upstate Hospital and the Syracuse VA. Dr. Wanamaker graduated from the Dawson Academy in 2023. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Wanamaker currently serves as the Director of Education for IgniteDDS. Dr. Wanamaker is also a partner in his restorative based practice, Smiles of Skaneateles and resides in Upstate New York with his wife and two children.

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

The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Office of Alumni Relations and Professional Engagement designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.

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