< 2024 Topic Previews / Continuing Education Series

Includes Continental Breakfast - 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM;
and Buffet Lunch - 12:00 PM

The demand for cosmetic dentistry has increased, requiring dentists to possess efficient and precise diagnostic skills to ensure patient satisfaction and a thriving practice. Taking on cosmetic cases can be challenging, but a strong intake protocol for new patients, a comprehensive photography protocol, and the use of digital scans and mockups can set the practitioner up for success. Simulation of a patient's smile is an essential tool for a dentist, and using a variety of mockup methods can create an emotional attachment to treatment allowing us to increase our case acceptance.

By utilizing direct mockups, traditional wax-ups, and digital tools, dentists can verify the design of a smile before preparing the teeth, resulting in minimal preparation. This lecture will provide a step-by-step guide to mastering the four types of mockups, enabling dentists to execute any case successfully.

The course objectives include gaining an understanding of facial aesthetics in relation to smile design and facially-driven treatment planning. Dentists will learn about mockup techniques that drive minimally invasive preparation design and how to use flowable composite to design a smile from start to finish while driving minimal preparation.

Learning Objectives

• Gain an understanding of facial aesthetics in relation to smile design and facially-driven treatment planning
• Discover mockup techniques that drive minimally invasive preparation design
• Learn how to use flowable composite to design a smile from start to finish while driving minimal preparation

About the Speaker

Dr. Andi-Jean Miro received her dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry in 2014. While studying at NYU, Dr. Andi specialized in Aesthetic Dentistry and completed an advanced one-year clinical program in the field. This allowed her to gain expertise in cosmetic dental procedures and improve her ability to create beautiful smiles. After completing her studies, Dr. Andi pursued further professional development by participating in a one-year Clinical Residency in Brooklyn, New York. Following her residency, she joined a well-known practice in New York City, where she honed her skills for eight years and had the opportunity to work with leading experts in the field. Currently, Dr. Andi is a part of LLK (Lowenberg, Litchi and Kantor), working alongside master ceramist Jason Kim. She is excited for this new chapter in her career and looks forward to the future.

Dr. Andi's commitment to staying at the forefront of the dental profession is evident in her dedication to continuing education. She attends approximately 300 hours of continuing education courses each year to stay updated with the latest advancements and techniques in dentistry. Not only does Dr. Andi prioritize her own education, but she also has a strong desire to share her knowledge and teach others. In 2020, she co-founded Stribe, an online learning community that focuses on providing affordable and accessible dental continuing education to a wide audience. This platform has helped promote dental education and has made it easier for individuals to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field.

Apart from her clinical practice and educational endeavors, Dr. Andi holds several academic teaching positions. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at New York University College of Dentistry in the Aesthetic Dentistry Department, where she imparts her knowledge and expertise to aspiring dentists. Additionally, she serves as a senior clinical instructor and lecturer at the Rosenthal Institute Hands-on Aesthetic Advantage Continuing Education program in New York, solidifying her role as an influential figure in dental education. Dr. Andi also frequently travels to Florida as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Nova Southeastern Dental School.