Unlock the Art of Dental Isolation: From Fundamentals to Clinical Mastery

Elevate Your Practice with Advanced Isolation Techniques

Join us as we demystify the world of dental isolation, presenting a curriculum that spans from its rich history and scientific foundations to advanced clinical applications. This online course is meticulously crafted for dental professionals who aim to excel in the art of isolation, ensuring precise and efficient procedures.

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Why Enroll in This Course:

Embark on a journey through the history and science of dental isolation, and understand its pivotal role in enhancing treatment outcomes. With our comprehensive online modules, you will:

  • Master Dental Isolation Techniques:

    Learn about the various tools and materials, such as rubber dams, clamps, and the Isolite 3 system, and how to use them effectively.

  • Customize Your Approach:

    Gain expertise in modifying clamps and other tools to achieve optimal retraction and retention, tailored to each clinical scenario.

  • Clinical Application:

    Transition from theory to practice with clinical chapters that guide you through full arch isolation, anterior sectors, and quadrant isolation on real patients.

Why Enroll in This Course:

Embark on a journey through the history and science of dental isolation, and understand its pivotal role in enhancing treatment outcomes.

With our comprehensive online modules, you will: Master Dental Isolation Techniques: Learn about the various tools and materials, such as rubber dams, clamps, and the Isolite 3 system, and how to use them effectively. Customize Your Approach: Gain expertise in modifying clamps and other tools to achieve optimal retraction and retention, tailored to each clinical scenario. Clinical Application: Transition from theory to practice with clinical chapters that guide you through full arch isolation, anterior sectors, and quadrant isolation on real patients. Real-World Case Studies: Engage with in-depth case studies demonstrating practical application of dental isolation in various procedures, from routine to complex cases.

What will be covered in this course?

With a mixture of lessons and hands on tutorials

  • The Science and History of Dental Isolation: Delve into the origins and evolution of dental isolation, understanding the scientific principles that guide current practices.

  • The Rubber Dam and Its Companions: Explore comprehensive chapters on the selection and use of rubber dams, clamps, hole punchers, and forceps.

  • Customizing Clamps: Learn how to modify clamps to suit individual patient needs and enhance the efficiency of your dental dam applications.

  • Clinical Excellence: Apply your knowledge in real clinical settings, learning to navigate various isolation challenges with confidence and skill.

Dr. Carlos De Carvalho

Prosthodontist

He received his dental degree from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Itaúna, Brazil in 2003 and has achieved the status of Master in the University of Siena, Italy in 2008. He received the PhD degree at the Bauru School of Dentistry /University of São Paulo, Bauru. Carlos de Carvalho maintains a full-time private practice in Salvador/Bahia, Brazil with a special interest in esthetic dentistry and Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on continuing education courses for colleagues on topics of operative dentistry and prosthodontics. He has numerous journal articles published in peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Miguel A. Ortiz

Prosthodontist

He began working in the dental industry as a Dental Technician. He attended California State University, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and University of Illinois. He now practices as a surgically trained prosthodontist in Boston at Lit Dental Esthetics and Implant Center. He also founded The DentLit Academy - an organization which promotes continuous learning, started the “Let’s Talk Prosth” community, developed additional dental courses and wrote a best-selling book "Lit: The Simple Protocol for Dental Photography in the Age of Social Media." A world renown leader in dentistry that brings to you the latest scientifically backed evidence in order to empower you with the tools you need.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    MODULE 1: Introduction to Dental Isolation

    • 1.1: The History and Science Behind Dental Isolation

  • 2

    MODULE 2: Instrumentation

    • 2.1: The Rubber

    • 2.2: The Hole Puncher and The Forceps

    • 2.3: The Clamps

    • 2.4: Placing the Holes

  • 3

    MODULE 3: Dam Placement Principles

    • 3.1: Dam Placement and Stabilization

    • 3.2: Inversion Technique

  • 4

    MODULE 4: Clamp Modification Techniques

    • 4.1: Modifying Clamp 212

    • 4.2: Modifying Clamp 212 at the Jaws

    • 4.3: Modifying Clamp 0 into a B4

    • 4.4: Modifying Clamp 27 into a W3

    • 4.5: Modifying Clamp 13A

  • 5

    MODULE 5: Clinical Scenarios

    • 5.1: Full Arch Isolation, Clinical Scenario

    • 5.2: Full Arch Isolation with Anterior Focus, Clinical Scenario

    • 5.3: Quadrant Isolation, Clinical Scenario

    • 5.4 Isolation Using Isolite 3 System, Clinical Scenario

  • 6

    MODULE 6: Real Clinical Cases

    • 6.1: Live Cementation of an Anterior Veneer Case

    • 6.2: Live Max Arch Isolation for Molar (right) and Premolars (left) Preparation and IDS

    • 6.3: Live Patient Full Arch with Tips and Tricks.

    • Dental Isolation Quiz