Dr Daniel H Ward is an Assistant Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University and in private practice in Columbus, Ohio. He has lectured at the Post-Graduate Program in Esthetic Dentistry at the University of Minnesota, SUNY Buffalo, UMKC, and the University of Florida and served as chief examiner. He is a fellow in the American College of Dentists, fellow of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics, fellow in the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Ward serves as editor of the ASDA Journal. He has published articles in the Journal of Prosthodontics, Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Dental Clinics of North America, Compendium, Collaborative, Dentistry Today, Inside Dentistry, and Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice. He authored the “Test Yourself” columns published in Esthetic Dentistry Update.

Dr. Ward has lectured throughout the world. He was invited to present to the annual meetings of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Society for Dental Aesthetics, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the International Aesthetic Congress in Istanbul, Turkey, and the UNAM International Congress in Mexico City. He has lectured in India, Poland, Korea and numerous dental societies and associations throughout the Midwest.

Dr. Ward has published about smile design, posterior composites, and digital dental photography. He has developed an innovative computerized method of smile design called the RED Proportion. An innovative pioneer, Dr Ward combines theory with practical real world experience.

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Today's Fiscally Conservative Patients Demand Creative Yet Esthetic Solutions: Mastering Materials for Today's Economic Environment
In today's economy patients are demanding options which are more affordable, yet esthetic. Many new tooth colored restorative materials have been developed with improved physical, optical and therapeutic qualities. Nano/hybrid proprietary resin composite materials provide improved wear characteristics, an excellent translucent appearance and the benefit of lower polymerization shrinkage stress. Glass Ionomers are excellent therapeutic materials which solve many of the challenges of composite materials. The astute clinician must be knowledgeable about all the available direct restorative materials when treatment planning and understand the techniques necessary to produce consistent results.

Innovative Dental Therapies for Today's Aging Population
With people living longer innovative treatments are necessary for our patients to sustain their oral health. Older patients often take a plethora of prescription medications and suffer from the side effects of dry mouth. As manual dexterity decreases and the need for better oral hygiene increases it may become more difficult to help these patients maintain their teeth. Unique and innovative materials must be employed to meet their restorative needs. Older adult patients often want esthetic treatment but may not be able to sit for extended intervals in the chair. Learn how to quickly place tooth-colored restorations which resist recurrent decay. Discover alternative methods to prevent smooth surface decay. Develop at-home regiments to help your patients. This course will acquaint you with methods to allow teeth to last for a lifetime.

Unlocking the Keys to Successful Composite Restorations
Today’s health and beauty conscious patients are demanding aesthetic restorations. Yet these procedures can often result in less than ideal results. Gain confidence in placing predictable long lasting composite restorations. Learn practical solutions to your technical problems. This program contains valuable clinical techniques that can be used immediately to provide more comfortable, esthetic restorations.

Using the RED Proportion to Design the Perfect Smile
Behind the artistic elements of smile design are basic objective principles that satisfy the requirements for beautiful smiles. Research has revealed the proportions that are preferred by dentists. Discover the secrets of proportional smile analysis and design using the “RED” Proportion. Learn how to confidently determine the ideal smile for your patients prior to initiating active treatment. This course is a must for dentists wishing to achieve predictable aesthetic success.

A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Dental Photography
Dental Photography is vital for today’s practitioner to objectively evaluate, diagnose, and design a smile. Images allow the dentist to effectively evaluate all the smile components prior to treatment. Photographs allow for effective communication with the patient during consultation, specialists involved with treatment, and the dental laboratory. Pre-treatment photographs are an essential record for medial/legal protection of the dentist. Post-treatment photographs allow the dentist to evaluate their skills in order to constantly improve and to display their capabilities to future patients. Photography is as important as the mirror, explorer, and radiographs to today’s aesthetically minded practitioner.

Indirect Tooth-Colored Restorations
The public is demanding aesthetic restorations, yet selecting the appropriate material for long term success can be challenging. Increased technique sensitivity has made practitioners cautious about using many of the new materials. Learn the indications for indirect tooth-colored restorations and the criteria for deciding which system to use. Significantly reduce post-operative sensitivity. Gain confidence in placing predictable long lasting tooth-colored restorations.

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Course Comments

"You are my teacher. Every time I hear you I learn so much."

"Thank you for sharing a part of yourself."

"I love your openness and willingness to share."

"You show it like it is."

"The RED Proportion is the most sensible way I have ever seen to design a smile."

"My patients say "thank you" for what you have taught me."