1. Understand the Indications for use of continuous fiber.
2. Understand the Impact of fiber on fracture resistance, crack deflection, and C-factor
3. Understand the intricacies of placing long-polyethylene or similar fiber

Dr. Ryan Soden is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, School of Dental Science (Ireland). He worked in general practice and hospital-based dentistry in the U.K. and Ireland before moving to the United States. He received his U.S. dental degree from Tufts University graduating Summa Cum Laude, was inducted into Omicron Kappa Epsilon dental honor society and also received the Robert E. O’Neil Prize in Oral Surgery. Dr. Soden attended the University of Michigan for his endodontic training and Master’s degree receiving the 2005 A.A.E./Dentsply Resident’s award for outstanding research. Dr. Soden is a published author in the Journal of Dental Research. He has completed the Alleman Center for Biomimetic Dentistry Mastership Program in addition to Stress-reduced direct composite programs from the Sardinia Dental Teaching Center.

Ryan moved with his family to Colorado in 2005 and practiced endodontics in Colorado Springs before opening his own practice in Littleton, Colorado. Ryan enjoys the local music scene and frequently plays at blues jams and open mics.

Research applied to pathophysiology, diagnosis and management, qualitative sensory testing, and its role in phantom tooth pain

Director, Health Innovation Neighbourhood.
Professor of Orofacial Pain & Hon. Consultant Oral Surgeon.
Newcastle University. Newcastle upon Tyne, England

• Immediate Dentin Sealing and Gingival Margin Elevation: the new normal.
• Preparation designs and instrumentation for partial coverage adhesive restorations

1. The “Peripheral Rim Theory” and the importance of Rainey’s Ridge and Web in
   preparation design.
2. Minimally invasive cavity preparations. Why preservation of tooth structure is critical
   to long-term success.
3. Marginal ridge preservation and new concepts for tunnel preps.

Jason Smithson is an internationally renowned cosmetic and reconstructive dentist formerly of London’s Harley Street Medical District, he is now based in St Agnes, Cornwall where he offers dentistry, dental-education and medico-legal expert witness services

World-class crowns, veneers and direct composite resin artistry are delivered with uncompromising standards bespoke to the patient’s individual requirements. He is considered to be the ‘Dentist’s Dentist’ and regularly treats other dentists; many of whom travel from throughout the UK to see him.

Dr Smithson is an ‘In Demand’ presenter and is perhaps the most prolific in the UK. He is considered by his peers to be an authority on aesthetic dentistry and has presented to audiences on every continent over the past 10 years. He is a true innovator and pioneered the use of Dental Operating Microscope in teaching Direct Resin Artistry to other dentists in the UK; he is the author of numerous articles and a book on crowns in aesthetic dentistry.

1. What is the prognosis for a periodontally compromised tooth?
2. What is the prognosis for a periodontally compromised implant?
3. Do all teeth need to be replaced?