Dr. Martin Zase DMD, MAGD, AACD, FACD
“COSMETIC PEARLS FOR THE GENERAL PRACTITIONER”
BIOGRAPHY
Marty Zase was a disc jockey for eight years before becoming a dentist and is an instrument rated pilot. He is a diehard Red Sox fan, an avid reader, a not quite adequate golfer, and a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Institute, Starfleet Academy, and the Landmark Education Forum and Curriculum for Living. Dr. Zase received a B.A. from Boston University and his D.M.D. from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. A former clinical instructor in restorative dentistry at Tufts, he is now on the Restorative/Cosmetic faculty of the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry. He has published over fifty dental articles, serves on the editorial or review boards of The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Contemporary Esthetics, and General Dentistry magazines, and lectures internationally on cosmetic dentistry.
He is one of only eight dentists in the world to have both a Mastership from the Academy of General Dentistry and an Accreditation in Cosmetics from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He practices in the Colchester Dental Group and is the only dentist in the greater Hartford area Accredited by the AACD. He was the 2006-2007 President of the AACD, the largest cosmetic dentistry organization in the world. He serves on the AACD Board of Accreditation Examiners and mentors Accreditation candidates. At the AACD, he was one of the developers of both the University Advisory Council and the Private Education Advisory Council to help spread the teaching of cosmetic dentistry to dental students at all stages of their careers. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the New England Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
He has developed numerous techniques and instruments that are currently used in modern cosmetic dentistry. He was inducted into the Dental Hall of Fame by the genR8TNext Internet dental community (now the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics) in acknowledgement of his contributions to dental education. He has been granted fellowships in the American College of Dentists (FACD) for his contributions to dentistry and dental education, and in the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics (FADFE). Dr. Zase lives in Glastonbury, Connecticut and is available online at Martyzase@aol.com. Dr. Zase can usually be found around town, dressed in a Hawaiian shirt and matching socks.
COSMETIC PEARLS FOR THE GENERAL PRACTITIONER
SYNOPSIS
This course is designed to help those dentists who are in the process of converting their practices to include more cosmetic dentistry procedures. The lecture gives many tips on how to do cosmetic dentistry better and more efficiently. Often we defer doing cosmetic procedures because we don’t know how to fix potential problems, so many suggestions have been included on what to do when things go wrong. This high quality wide screen PowerPoint presentation begins by reviewing basic adhesive dentistry techniques while explaining a unique method of performing microdentistry, and then continually builds on the knowledge gained with each succeeding and more complex subject. Dr. Zase brings a unique teaching foundation since he is one of only eight dentists in the world who has attained both his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry and is also Accredited in Cosmetics by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also an Accreditation Examiner and was President of the AACD (2006-2007).
Techniques and tips are included in the following topics:
The Mini-Prep: a minimally invasive technique for restoring incipient carious lesions;
Posterior Composites: predictable contacts, aesthetic tips, preventing overhangs, achieving zero sensitivity;
Invisibly Restoring Fractured Incisors: opaquing and adhesive techniques;
Zero sensitivity tooth whitening utilizing pre-whiteners;
Porcelain Onlays and Crowns: easy to use cements, repairing and preventing minor marginal defects, opaquing metal, invisible margins;
Smile Design: visualizing and understanding the principles;
Porcelain Veneers: modifying shades, laboratory communication to get what you want; repairing (closing) margins
Natural and Aesthetic Bridges: ovate pontic design, tissue design, repairing fractured porcelain;
Patient Communication: the principle of asking, cosmetic imaging.
And countless other pearls to put into your practice tomorrow.
QUOTES ABOUT
“COSMETIC PEARLS FOR THE GENERAL PRACTITIONER”
Dear Dr. Zase, Sorry to bother you, but I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. I attended your course here in Nashville (Cosmetic Pearls for the General Practitioner) and learned a great deal. I was having quite a bit of post-op sensitivity with my posterior composites, and I am proud to say I have not had one single case of sensitivity since attending your course. I was getting to where I was dreading doing any fillings at all, now I can't wait to do them. I would do these beautiful fillings, only problem was, the patient couldn't chew on it. But not anymore, thanks to you. I'm sure I just jinxed myself, but I'm feeling 100% more confident doing them. Dr. Will McPherson
“He was a very enjoyable speaker, knowledgeable, humorous. After 32 years of lectures I am finally not bored. Get him back.” NYCDS
Marty: This past AACD conference was my first time attending and I was so thoroughly impressed. I am a recent graduate and new dentist and found so many useful and amazing courses to attend. Your lecture "Cosmetic Pearls" was, however, my favorite course that I attended and I wanted to thank you for all of the advice, tips and timesavers about products, procedures. As a new dentist it is overwhelming how much information is out there and it is great to get a valued opinion from a seasoned veteran in cosmetic dentistry. You were inspiring and I really was looking forward to returning to the office after your lecture. I will highly recommend it to colleagues of mine knowing they will enjoy it as much as I did. I would really like to attend your six hour version in the future. Thank you again.’’
Jennifer Hade, DMD
“… Your presentation was truly outstanding and your contribution helped make our meeting a success. I have heard only favorable comments concerning your presentation. Everyone not only enjoyed their time with you, but gained significant knowledge as well.”
James DeBoer, Speaker Chairman, El Paso Dental Conference
For over four years, I have had the responsibility of coordinating the educational programs for the Tennessee Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. We have had in that time many of the most respected speakers in dentistry. Your presentation on January 27th was one of the best! The clinical information regarding many of the issues in dentistry was outstanding, but it was your personality and endless approachability that truly sets you apart.
Many of those on the lecture circuit have a rather high opinion of themselves. These “stuffed shirts” may have a clinical message, but they do not seem to be one of us, the everyday practitioners. Your signature “Hawaiian” approach immediately eliminated those attitudinal barriers and creates a real world, relaxed, and rewarding learning opportunity.
Thanks again from myself and the Tennessee Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry for an effort very well done. Wayne D. Lichliter, DDS Secretary, TNACD
“Excellent lecturer, very helpful, strong and excellent presentation” YDC
“Marty, Thanks for helping me take a giant step toward zero sensitivity in my posterior composites.” Jim Zarafonetis