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Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | 3/2017 RESTORATIVE 41 ◊Page 40 placed (Fig. 4) and free-hand con- toured utilizing a thin, long-bladed composite instrument (Fig. 5). The composite was then cured for 10 sec- onds, after which it was contoured using a fine diamond (Komet Brasse- ler, no. 8368-016) (Fig. 6). Initial post- curing polishing of the restorations was completed using a silicon diox- ide disc (3M Soflex), followed by pol- ishing with a Brownie point (Komet Brasseler). Interproximal areas were polished using a finishing strip (Epi- tex Medium, GC America) (Fig. 7). Then restoration of tooth 16 began by placing a segmented matrix set-up with two 3D-XR rings and 5.5-mm Slick Band, after which the preparation enamel was selectively acid-etched (Fig. 8). A layer of Tetric EvoFlow Bulk Fill in shade IVW was placed up to the promixal box and to the pulpal floor and then light- cured for 10 seconds (Fig. 9). Then Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill composite in shade IVA was extruded into the preparation as the second layer. The restoration was contoured using a fine diamond and polished using discs and points. Restoration of the quadrant continued by condition- ing the tooth 15 preparation. Also for this restoration, Tetric EvoFlow Bulk Fill in shade IVW was applied as the initial composite layer and supple- mented with Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill composite as the capping layer. After light-curing, the restoration was finished and polished using a carbide finishing bur (no. 7408-023, Komet Brasseler) (Fig. 10). Polishing of all restorations in the quadrant was completed with a sili- cone brush and diamond paste (Fig. 11). After removing the rubber dam, the occlusion was checked (Accufilm Red/Black, Parkell) (Fig. 12). Conclusion The combination of selective etching using a universal adhesive and plac- ing bulk-fill composite facilitates re- storing various teeth in the posterior region. This method allows virtually invisible restorations to be achieved that are indistinguishable from sur- rounding dentition (Fig. 13). As Tetric EvoFlow Bulk Fill changes its trans- lucency during polymerization and obtains a dentin-like opacity, the natural translucency of teeth can be more easily mimicked and small stains are even masked. The restorations are also permanent- ly stable and esthetic, yet completed in less chair time, which makes prac- tices more efficient and saves pa- tients time and money. Because the conventional technique-sensitive procedures associated with adhesive direct composite restorations are eliminated, so are the potential com- plications. Dr. Michael R. Sesemann 10020 Nicholas Street Suite. 200 Omaha NE 68114 USA msesemann@smilesonline.net Clinical Endo Diploma Starting in Dubai with Fundamentals of Endodontics By Dental Tribune MEA / CAPPmea CAPP-Tipton Dental Academy and the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry (BARD) are launching the Clinical Endodontics Dentistry Cer- tificate and Diploma programme in Dubai, UAE on 20 April 2017 with faculty lead Prof. James Prichard, UK. The organisers will welcome 24 delegates from Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE for the first module which will take place in the CAPP Training Institute between 20-23 April 2017. The four days will cover “Fundamentals of contempo- rary endodontics” which will include “Understanding of instrument de- sign and its effect on prevention of iatrogenic errors” and a hands-on training on “hand filing and lateral compaction techniques.” The programme prepares the del- egates to threat complex and chal- lenging cases such as retreatment which have higher failure rates when performed by dentists who have not receive specialist training. The pro- gramme will employ several meth- ods of delivering education. The core of the course falls in to two areas of training: academic and hands-on training skill enhance- ment with traditional and contem- porary endodontic techniques. In the academic part, the education will be delivered via didactic lectures, seminars and student presentations. This format would allow for delivery, assimilation and cementation of knowledge based on scientific evi- dence. In the hands-on training the delegates will be trained in access, shaping, irrigating and obturating techniques that are widely commer- cially available within the Middle East. The structure of training will move students from learning classic hand- filing to contemporary hand-filing with NiTi instruments and subse- quently move onto rotary NiTi and Reciprocating NiTi. This will work hand in hand with learning classic obturation with cold techniques to thermal techniques and single cone techniques. Prof. James Prichard as faculty lead brings with him a team of teachers with vast knowledge in Endodontics such as Prof. Paul Tip- ton from UK, Dr. Antonis Chanio- tis from Greece, Prof. Edward Lynch from UK, Dr. Adam Toft from UK and Dr. Justin Dinley from UK. The Certificate consists of three modules which will take place every three months. Each module is four days long. The course offers the par- ticipants a chance to obtain a Cer- tificate in Clinical Endodontics from the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry (BARD). After a successful completion of the Certificate course, the participants will have the chance to sign up for the Diploma course which will lead to Post-Graduate Di- ploma in Clinical Endodontics from Prof James Prichard, UK, Visiting Professor and Programme Leader, MClinDent in Endodontology at BPP University working with the City of London Dental School. the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry (BARD). The Diploma con- sists of additional three modules which will take place every three months. Each module will be four days long. versity. Registration is now open for group 2 which will start later in 2017. For more information about the pro- gramme visit: www.cappmea.com/endo After completion of the Diploma, there is an option for delegates to take the pathway to Masters in Clinical Dentistry (MClinDent) in Endodontology with City of London Dental School (CoLDS) and BPP Uni- This is the second programme that CAPP-Tipton Dental Academy and the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry (BARD) have started in Dubai, UAE. There are two groups totaling 57 delegates already partici- pating in the Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry Diploma which started in 2016 and a third group starting in October 2017. For more information about the pro- gramme visit: www.cappmea.com/capptipton