Dr. Robert Ritter
500 University Blvd.
Suite 109
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 626-6667

Style of Dentistry – General cosmetic
Style of Presenting – Step by step approach with a research basis

Upcoming Schedule | Lecture Topics


Dr. Ritter has a practice that focuses on adhesive esthetic dentistry. He promotes esthetic dentistry as part of his mainstream dental care. He was raised in Palm Beach County and now resides in Palm Beach Gardens.

Dr. Ritter received his dental degree from The Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine in 1994. He has served as the clinical Director for IOAD, The Institute for Oral Art and Design in Sarasota, FL with Master Ceramist Lee Culp, CDT. He has been the program leader of PowerPAC for the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC Live) He has taught at TEAM dental seminars and 3:1 Foundation hands on programs helping dentists implement the newest esthetic dentistry into their offices.

Dr. Ritter has published many articles on adhesive and cosmetic dentistry in several publications top dental publications and serves on the editorial board of PPAD and Spectrum Magazine. In addition, Dr. Ritter is an Editorial Board member of Reality. He is also a product consultant to numerous dental manufacturers. He has lectured nationally and internationally on cosmetic dentistry, new materials, joint based dentistry and the steps necessary to transform a practice into an esthetic based practice.

Dr. Ritter is a member of the AACD and the ADA. He is the president of The Florida Academy of cosmetic Dentistry. He is a member of the DEAL study club, a component of the Seattle Study Club. He is a member of the American Equilibration Society and the International Association of Dental Researchers.

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Lecture Topics

Clinical Success from A to Z Adhesives to Zirconium

Dentistry has changed quite a bit over the last decade. While the stresses of running a profitable, successful and enjoyable practice remains constant, the technology that drives society and it’s millions of businesses is ever changing and evolving. Dental manufacturers are now providing the technology to deliver products that patients have wanted for years. Restorative dentistry is the engine that drives a successful private practice. Having the latest, and most importantly, the best products and techniques is critical for long term success. Predictability is the cornerstone of today’s restorative products. This full day lecture will cover materials, techniques and equipment that can be implemented and utilized the next day in your office plus what is coming in the future.

 

Stepping Out of the Box-Restorative Update 2008
This lecture will give an overview of adhesive esthetic dentistry with a focus on how to get the best out of the ceramics and adhesive materials that are currently available. With an integrated approach that looks at diagnosis and treatment planning as well as smile design, the attendee will be able to communicate the desired outcome to both the patient and the dental ceramist. Techniques looking at the simplification of temporization, impression materials, predictable cementation procedures in conjunction with efficient tissue management will be provide the clinician with the recipe for providing the best esthetic result possible.


New Cements and Adhesive indications
With the ever changing world of dental adhesives and cements it is easy to become quickly confused and overwhelmed. This lecture, given as a half day or full day, helps to eliminate that confusion and clarify whats working and whats not. Adhesives and cements are shown in cases where they clinically successful. This lecture will include many ceramics and composites due to the synergy of all these products together. No longer will the dentist have to guess when deciding the best product for their patients needs.

Smile Design Concepts and Planning
Utilizing the latest technology, adhesives, cements, and ceramics dentists can now make the best decision to provide the best functional and esthetic results for their patients. Touching lightly on the concepts of occlusal, functional concerns, and joint considerations dentists and team members learn to understand all the necessary elements to take patients from wax up to finals with predictability.

Anterior and Posterior Esthetics (Direct and Indirect)
Utilizing the latest materials and adhesives on the market, this lecture, given as a half day or full, touches on the decision making tree needed to help choose the best material for a specific indication. As patients desires for optimum esthetics increase, the dentists must be aware of the continuous changes and be able make decisions that will stand up functionally and esthetically.



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