Introduction to the BAARD Approach to Partial Coverage Ceramics
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Introduction to the BAARD Approach to Partial Coverage Ceramics
Complimentary Self-Instruction CE Lecture
Tuition: Complimentary
Course Length: Approximately 1.5 Hours
CE Credit: 1.5 Self-Instruction CE
AGD Subject Code: 250
What You'll Learn
- The BAARD philosophy of modern adhesive restorative dentistry
- Defect-oriented treatment planning for compromised posterior teeth
- Real patient cases, diagnosis, treatment planning, and restorative workflow
- The clinical rationale behind overlays, onlays, and partial coverage ceramic restorations
- How biomechanics, adhesion, and material science influence long-term restorative success
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Why Take This Course?
Modern adhesive dentistry has fundamentally changed what is possible when restoring compromised posterior teeth.
Through real patient cases and clinical workflow demonstrations, you'll learn the philosophy behind the BAARD approach to defect-oriented treatment planning, partial coverage ceramics, and minimally invasive adhesive restorative dentistry.
This introductory lecture is designed to provide the conceptual foundation for the complete BAARD curriculum.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Describe the principles of defect-oriented treatment planning and their application to partial coverage ceramic restorations.
- Compare the biologic and restorative advantages of direct composites, onlays, overlays, and full-coverage crowns.
- Explain how biomechanics, adhesion, and material science influence restoration design and long-term clinical outcomes.
- Identify clinical situations where partial coverage ceramic restorations may provide a more conservative alternative to conventional full-coverage crowns.
- Discuss the role of preserving healthy tooth structure and pulp vitality in achieving long-term restorative success.
- Apply the foundational principles of the BAARD approach to diagnosis, treatment planning, and restorative decision-making.
About the Speaker
Dr. Schiffenhaus holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Molecular & Cellular Biology from Arizona State University, where he researched biomarkers for a cancer vaccine. He completed a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences and a Doctor of Medical Dentistry Degree at Midwestern University. Dr. Schiffenhaus owns a private practice in Gilbert, Arizona, focusing on Adhesive Dentistry with a Biomimetic Philosophy. He founded the Biomimetic Advanced Adhesive Restorative Dentistry (BAARD) Institute in 2020 and is a key opinion leader and speaker for various companies including Kurrary Noritake, Bien Air, Meisinger, Ivoclar, GC, Garrison, Hu-Friedy, and others. He is married to Sara Schiffenhaus and has two children, James and Margot, and resides in Gilbert, AZ.
The BAARD Institute Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 10/1/2023 to 9/30/2027. Provider ID# 402344