Nathaniel Lawson
DDS, MA, PHD
Current Advancements in Biomaterials for Improved Clinical Outcomes
DAY 3 - Saturday, January 31Ā | 8:00AM - 10:00AM | 2 CE Credits
About Dr.Ā Lawson
Dr. Lawson is the Director of the Division of Biomaterials at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry and the program director of the Biomaterials residency program. He graduated from UAB School of Dentistry in 2011 and obtained his PhD in Biomedical Engineering in 2012. His research interests are the mechanical, optical, and biologic properties of dental materials and clinical evaluation of new dental materials. He was the 2016 recipient of the Stanford New Investigator Award and the 2017 3M Innovative Research Fellowship both from the American Dental Association. He served on the American Dental Association Council of Scientific Affairs and is on the editorial board of The Journal of Adhesive Dentistry and Compendium. He has lectured nationally and internationally on the subject of dental materials. He also works as a general dentist in the UAB Faculty Practice.
Course Outline
New dental materials are introduced to the market every day; however, determining which ones are worthy of consideration can be difficult. Only through thorough testing can one predictably determine each productā€™s clinical efficacy. At the University of Alabama, we test hundreds of products to determine how they may perform in clinical practice. This course is designed to take the guesswork out of how dentists evaluate new dental products.
Learning Objectives
- Learn why and how dual cure composites can reduce gap formation and the chance of post-operative sensitivity.
- Learn what the injection molding technique is and how to use clear matrix materials for ease and accuracy.
- Learn about the emerging field of 3D printed crowns and what the best bonding and polishing protocols are for clinical success.
