Dr. Marc Geissberger

Marc Geissberger

DDS, MA, BS, CPT

Introduction to Injection Molding: An Overview of Concepts, Techniques and Applications

DAY 1 - Thursday, January 29Ā | 10:30AM - 12:30PM | 2 CE Credits

About Dr.Ā Geissberger

Dr. Geissberger graduated from the University of the Pacific in 1991 obtaining his dental degree and was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon as a student. He immediately returned to the school and has taught for 27 years, obtaining the rank of Full Professor. He obtained a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology from the University of the Pacific. From 2000-2015 he served as Department Chair of Restorative Dentistry. As he transitioned back into full-time practice, he became an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry at the University of the Pacific from 2018 to 2021. He directed the University’s Aesthetic and Complex Care Clinic and teaches many hands-on CE courses in Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Geissberger has served as President of the National Chapter of Omicron Kappa. Dr. Geissberger has numerous publications including a textbook entitled Esthetic Dentistry in Clinical Practice for Wiley-Blackwell. He has presented nationally and internationally giving over 500 continuing education programs. Additionally, he is a Certified Personal Trainer. He maintains a private practice focusing on reconstructive and esthetic dentistry in Greenbrae, CA.

Course Outline

This fast-paced program will introduce clinicians to multiple injection molding concepts, techniques, and applications. Treatment planning and case selection from simple to complex cases will be reviewed. A variety of techniques will be introduced and reviewed, giving the participant a better understanding of what is required to optimize results. Materials and armamentarium that lend themselves to injection molding will be explored. Proper bonding, placement and finishing techniques will be discussed and practiced.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how injection molding may fit into your clinical practice with step-by-step techniques.
  • Gain a working understanding of various techniques and when to consider their use.
  • Learn the proper armamentarium for various injection molding techniques.
  • Learn protocols for finishing and polishing to yield the most esthetic results.