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Advances and Trends in Dental Restorative Materials and Safety

Saturday, April 25, 2026
08:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.

Add to Calendar 2026-04-25 08:00:00 2026-04-25 17:00:00 Advances and Trends in Dental Restorative Materials and Safety The main reason for the replacement of resin composite restorations is secondary caries. The development of secondary caries is multifactorial; however, recent science has shown that the resin and adhesive systems increase the susceptibility of building a more acidogenic tooth biofilm. This live webinar will include a brief overview of the high prevalence of caries around resin composite restorations, an update of dental adhesive systems and resin composites and a description of restorative techniques that will improve sealing and placement of direct resin composite restorations. Dr. Bedran-Russo will discuss the recent advances of bioactive materials in preventive and restorative dentistry and will uncover the fundamental characteristics that make a material bioactive. She will also briefly review aspects of the safety of dental materials that have received broad coverage in the news, enabling you to better communicate with your patients.You Will LearnTo identify current pitfalls with resin composite restorations leading to secondary cariesTo develop an understanding of technological advancements of dental adhesives and resin composites and the limitations and strategies to improve sealing and strength of direct restorations in daily practiceTo gain a true understanding of what defines a bioactive materialTo review and differentiate types of pulp protection materials and useful clinical tips for placementTo recognize topics of safety in dental biomaterials, including fluoride safety and the release of plastics from direct restorationsWho Should AttendThis informative webinar is designed for dentists and all members of the dental team.Tuition: $195 Dentists; $165 Allied Dental ProfessionalsProgram: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Pacific time)Format: Live, interactive webinar via ZoomCredits: This activity is designated for 3 units of continuing education credit. PresenterAna Bedran-Russo, DDS, MS, PhD, is associate dean for research and department head at University of Illinois College of Dentistry. She has published more than 160 peer-reviewed papers, four book chapters and more than 190 abstracts. She received a DDS degree from University of Sao Paulo and both a master’s and PhD degree from University of Campinas. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a clinician-scientist, she utilizes her experience as a dentist and biomaterials researcher to understand functional aspects of teeth towards the goal of developing bioinspired dental biomaterials and therapies to increase the lifespan of the natural dentition. Her research is supported largely by federal research grants, and she lectures nationally and internationally. She has held many leadership roles, including chair of the ADA Council of Scientific Affairs, president of the Academy of Operative Dentistry, president of IADR’s Dental Materials Group and board member of the Academy of Dental Materials. Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry America/Los_Angeles public

The main reason for the replacement of resin composite restorations is secondary caries. The development of secondary caries is multifactorial; however, recent science has shown that the resin and adhesive systems increase the susceptibility of building a more acidogenic tooth biofilm. This live webinar will include a brief overview of the high prevalence of caries around resin composite restorations, an update of dental adhesive systems and resin composites and a description of restorative techniques that will improve sealing and placement of direct resin composite restorations. Dr. Bedran-Russo will discuss the recent advances of bioactive materials in preventive and restorative dentistry and will uncover the fundamental characteristics that make a material bioactive. She will also briefly review aspects of the safety of dental materials that have received broad coverage in the news, enabling you to better communicate with your patients.

You Will Learn

To identify current pitfalls with resin composite restorations leading to secondary caries
To develop an understanding of technological advancements of dental adhesives and resin composites and the limitations and strategies to improve sealing and strength of direct restorations in daily practice
To gain a true understanding of what defines a bioactive material
To review and differentiate types of pulp protection materials and useful clinical tips for placement
To recognize topics of safety in dental biomaterials, including fluoride safety and the release of plastics from direct restorations

Who Should Attend

This informative webinar is designed for dentists and all members of the dental team.

Tuition: $195 Dentists; $165 Allied Dental Professionals
Program: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Pacific time)
Format: Live, interactive webinar via Zoom
Credits: This activity is designated for 3 units of continuing education credit.

Presenter

Ana Bedran-Russo, DDS, MS, PhD, is associate dean for research and department head at University of Illinois College of Dentistry. She has published more than 160 peer-reviewed papers, four book chapters and more than 190 abstracts. She received a DDS degree from University of Sao Paulo and both a master’s and PhD degree from University of Campinas. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a clinician-scientist, she utilizes her experience as a dentist and biomaterials researcher to understand functional aspects of teeth towards the goal of developing bioinspired dental biomaterials and therapies to increase the lifespan of the natural dentition. Her research is supported largely by federal research grants, and she lectures nationally and internationally. She has held many leadership roles, including chair of the ADA Council of Scientific Affairs, president of the Academy of Operative Dentistry, president of IADR’s Dental Materials Group and board member of the Academy of Dental Materials.