Howard Strassler, DMD, is Professor and Director of Operative Dentistry at the University of Maryland Dental School in the Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry. He has presented over 450 continuing education programs both nationally and internationally on techniques and selection of dental materials in clinical use and esthetic restorative dentistry. For the twelve year in a row Dr. Strassler was honored as being one of the top CE presenters by Dentistry Today. He is a Fellow in the Academy of Dental Materials and the Academy of General Dentistry. In 2000, Dr. Strassler received the Academy of General Dentistry’s highest honor, the Thaddeus W. Weclew Honorary Fellowship for contributions to the profession. He is on the editorial review board of a number of dental publications. Dr. Strassler is reviewer for many journals. He is a consultant and clinical evaluator to over 15 dental manufacturers. Dr. Strassler has been involved in funded research with restorative materials. Dr. Strassler is a regular contributor to many publications and has published over 500 articles and columns in the field of restorative dentistry and innovations in dental practice. Dr. Strassler’s focus in his over 30 years in dental education continues to be innovative teaching using technology.
AUTHOR DISCLOSURE: Dr. Strassler does not have a leadership position or a commercial interest with any products that are mentioned in this article, or with products and services discussed in this educational activity. Dr. Strassler can be reached by emailing contentexpert@dentallearning.net.
SPONSOR/PROVIDER: This is a Dental Learning, LLC, continuing education activity. Dental Learning is a California Provider. The California Provider number is RP5062. This course meets the Dental Board of California’s requirements for 2 units of continuing education.
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EDUCATIONAL METHODS: This course is a self-instructional journal and web activity. Information shared in this course is based on current information and evidence.
REGISTRATION: The cost of this CE course is $49.00 for 2 CE credits.
PUBLICATION DATE: February, 2012. EXPIRATION DATE: January, 2015.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION: To obtain 2 CE credits for this educational activity, participants must pay the required fee, review the material, complete the course evaluation and obtain a score of at least 70%.
IMAGE AUTHENTICITY STATEMENT: The images in this course have not been altered.
SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT: Information shared in this continuing education activity is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidenced-based dentistry.
KNOWN BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS: Information in this continuing education activity is derived from data and information obtained from the reference section.
EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER: Completing a single continuing education course does not provide enough information to result in the participant being an expert in the field related to the course topic. It is a combination of many educational courses and clinical experience that allows the participant to develop skills and expertise.
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CE PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planner of this course, Marlene Shea, does not have a leadership or commercial interest with any products that are mentioned in this article, or any other products or services discussed in this educational activity. She can be reached at mshea@dentallearning.net.
TARGET AUDIENCE: This course was written for dentists, dental hygienists, and assistants, from novice to skilled.
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