Prosthodontics Continuing Education

Enrollment Quota: 28

Course Director:
Captain Curtis M. Werking, DC, USN; BS, DDS, MS
Program Director and Chief, Fixed Prosthodontics
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics

Eligibility: Federal agency dentists only. (One week before the course begins, civilian dentists can telephone to see if space is available for civilian enrollment.)

Course Fee: Non-federal agency dentists: $250.00. Retired federal agency dentists and spouses (of active duty or retired federal agency dentists): $125.00.  Make check or money order payable to Henry M. Jackson Foundation The course fee will be collected during check-in procedures on the first day of the course. Fees are not refundable.

Course Summary: A 5-day course in prosthodontics designed for the general practitioner who has had limited or no additional training in prosthodontics.   The course will cover basic diagnostic and treatment planning concepts and immerse the participant in prosthodontic fundamentals Presentations will cover a wide variety of topics pertinent to vixed, removable and implant prosthodontics.  Current treatment modalities and materials will also be presented.

Anticipated Learning Outcomes: After completing this course, participants should be able to

• diagnose and treatment plan a variety of straight-forward prosthodontic cases
• integrate and manage both fixed and removable prosthodontic treatment in uncomplicated prosthodontic presentations
• demonstrate a basic knowledge in treating Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index Class 1 and 2 patients in dentate, partially dentate and completely edentulous situations.
• discuss the basic concepts concerning implant restorative therapy and maintenance procedures

Continuing Education Credit: Max hrs 32, AGD Subj Codes 610; 670