CDE: The 7th Annual G Lynn Powell Lecture Series

The 7th Annual G. Lynn Powell Lecture Series

Presented by The University of Utah School of Dentistry

Guest Speaker Michael C. DiTolla, DDS

The Modern Restorative Practice

Friday, September 26, 2025, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm 

Location: Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House, 155 Central Campus Drive, Salt Lake City, UT

COURSE INFORMATION & WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Several new all-ceramic restorations have significantly influenced the annual number of PFMs performed. CAD/CAM technology in dental laboratories has improved the consistency of these restorations in terms of fit, contact, and occlusion. This discussion will explore full-contour zirconia and lithium disilicate restorations, as well as the appropriate cementation and bonding protocols for these applications. Also, I'd like to explain the reason for repositioning teeth before restoration. A preparation technique that achieves adequate reduction and near-perfect margins will also be demonstrated with relatively little effort.

*After completing this program, the dental professional should be able to:

• Learn how to transform a prepared veneer case into a no-prep veneer case while maintaining its exquisite appearance.
• Examine the various categories of zirconia oxide restorations, their corresponding indications, and the rationale for preferring polished zirconia over glazed zirconia. Explore the different types of zirconia oxide restorations, their indications, and why polished zirconia is preferred over glazed zirconia.
• Acquire the skills necessary to implement a preparation technique that will impress your laboratory by improving the quality of your preparations and impressions.
• Gain insight into full-contour zirconia and lithium disilicate restorations, exploring the benefits and drawbacks of these robust ceramic materials, along with the decontamination and cementation procedures, which include the disadvantages of these high-strength ceramic materials and the protocols for decontamination and cementation.
• Examine the constraints associated with conventional shade guides used by dental professionals and investigate alternatives that can potentially decrease the frequency of shade remakes by 50%.

FEATURED SPEAKER

Dr. DiTolla spent 15 years in private practice before serving as Director of Clinical Education at Glidewell Labs for another 15 years. He headed the clinical team that developed and launched BruxZir Solid Zirconia. In 2011, he was honored with the “Most Effective Dentist Educator” award in a nationwide survey of dentists. Recently, he received the Gordon J. Christensen Award for Distinguished Speaking from the Chicago Dental Society. His online educational videos have amassed over 16 million views on YouTube. He currently runs a private practice in Lodi, California.

EVENT AGENDA

• • • 8:30 – 9:00 am Registration and Breakfast
    • 9:00 – 12:00 pm Morning Session
    • 10:30 – 10:45 am Break
    • 12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch
    • 2:45 – 3:00 pm Break
    • 1:00 – 4:00 pm Afternoon Session

EVENT PRICE

• • • General: The course costs $70 per person, which includes meals.
    • Register early, as seating is limited. We sold out last year!
    • There is no virtual viewing or recording; this lecture is only in-person.

University of Utah School of Dentistry Alumni, this course and meals are complimentary when registering with the promotion code LPLS7. Alumni Members include UUSOD graduates and faculty, Utah GPR graduates, and RDEP graduates and dentists who graduated from closed dental schools but practice in Utah.

Additional Course Information

The G. Lynn Powell Lecture Series honors the contributions of Dr. Lynn Powell, the former Director of the Regional Dental Education Program (RDEP), the former Assistant Dean of the School of Medicine, and the Founding Dean of the University of Utah School of Dentistry (UUSOD).

Dr. Powell’s exceptional leadership of RDEP, tireless pursuit of funding and political support essential for establishing the school, and visionary guidance during the design and construction of the Ray and Tye Noorda Oral Health Sciences Building merit enduring recognition. The annual lecture series will introduce a distinguished speaker to the dental community in Utah and its surrounding regions, exemplifying the highest standards of oral care. This initiative reflects Dr. Powell’s commitment to offering quality dental continuing education as a gift to the dental community. The University of Utah School of Dentistry sponsors this yearly lecture series.

*Disclosure:

Neither the speaker, planner(s), nor anyone in control of the content for this live activity has any financial relationship with the commercial products or services discussed. Educational Method: Live Lecture (AGD code, 250), Required Experience: Dental Practice Experience, External Funding: N/A, Total Lecture Hours: six.