Our Mission Is To Simplify Composite Resin Techniques To Make Them Easy, Profitable And Predictable In Your Practice

SAVE $500.00 TODAY WITH THIS OFFER

Join today and become a member of Composite Mastery Online. You will receive personal coaching for an entire year from Dr. Robert Margeas and Dr. Marcos Vargas and learn online with your CMO membership.
You will save $500.00 from the regular tuition when you join today for one payment of $1495.00 USD or 3 payments of $555.00 USD.

CMO Online is a 1-year online course taught by Dr. Bob Margeas and Dr. Marcos Vargas using 6 clinical modules and monthly coaching webinars where you can submit digital records and receive guidance and advice with your own composite resin cases.
 CMO SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
We have an excellent line up of special live members webinars to bring you more world class composite resin training over the next 12 months including these featured below.
NEW LIVE MEMBERS SEMINAR: Composite Mastery Materials and Technique Update for 2025 
With Dr. Vargas And Dr. Margeas
This online seminar will be presented by Dr. Bob Margeas and Dr. Marcos Vargas on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 from 9:00am to 3:00pm Eastern.  
 
There are many new dental materials introduced each year. During this online seminar Bob and Marcos will teach about new products and materials for members to consider adding in 2025. This seminar will include an update of new techniques in composite dentistry and provide curriculum updates to the core CMO modules. 
    NEW LIVE MEMBERS WEBINAR on November 30, 2022
    Combining Black Triangle Treatment With Cervical Abrasions Using Bioclear with Dr. David Clark
    This member webinar will be presented by Dr. David Clark the founder of the Bioclear System on November 30, 2022 at 8pm Eastern.

    Combining black triangles with cervical abrasion is a challenging situation. This live webinar and model demonstration will give you the confidence to treat these patients predictably and profitably.

    CMO Members Will Learn:
    - A new matricing system.
    - How to injection mold these teeth for long term results.
    - How to treat the teeth.
    - Which materials work best will be described in depth.

    How to incorporate what you learn for immediate implementation in your office will also be taught during this live members webinar.
    NEW LIVE MEMBERS WEBINAR: 
    New Matrices Systems and Techniques for Closing Black Triangles and Diastema with DR. BOB MARGEAS AND DR. MARCOS VARGAS
    This member webinar will teach and demonstrate various new matrices systems and techniques to manage tooth size discrepancies, which include the treatment of black triangles, diastema closures and peg laterals. 

    Several different matrices systems will be presented.  The indications and advantages for each of these systems will be presented and discussed. 

    A live demonstration with the Epson camera and models will be used to teach the fine details and handling tips with the different matrices systems.
     COMPOSITE MASTERY ONLINE COACHING PROGRAM

    If you want to expand the scope of your restorative practice and improve your production and profitability this new online course is a must! 


    The Composite Mastery Online program deconstructs composite resin procedures to focus on each aspect of the procedures with special attention to teach the technical details which are missed in most courses. 

     This online program will give you the tools necessary to be confident and easily apply this knowledge in your own practice expanding the scope of the care and treatments you offer. 

     There are pre-recorded Module Videos as well as a LIVE monthly coaching webinars each month so that you can interact with Dr. Vargas And Dr. Margeas to get that true live but online coaching experience!  If you cannot attend the Live Coaching Webinar, the recording will be posted to your library and you can ask Dr. Vargas and Dr. Margeas questions below the replay. 
     CMO TRAINING MODULES
    Module 1: State of the Art Adhesive Dentistry
    Have you experienced post-operative sensitivity, failing restorations or staining at the margins? This module will provide CMO members with the knowledge to obtain sensitive free restorations with longevity and prevent debonding and staining. 

    The devil is in the details, and this module will provide all the tips and tricks to allow you to get the most out of your adhesive system, including modern Universal Adhesives. It will teach you how to securely bond to abfraction lesions, demineralized dentin, sclerotic dentin, and enamel.  This module will present a thorough clinical review of the available evidence in the literature about adhesive systems but for the practical use in your daily practice. 

    CMO Members Will Learn: 
    - When and How to use Total Etch, Selective Etch, and Self Etch.
    - The different classifications and number of steps needed when using different adhesive systems.
    - To etch enamel and all types of dentin with confidence.
    - Understand uses and benefits of Universal Adhesives.
    - How to obtain sensitive free long-term bonded restorations.
    - How to prevent your class 5 restorations from falling out.
    Module 2: Composite Resins Review And Selection, Instrumentation And Rubber Dam Isolation
    Micro Fills, Hybrid, Nano, Nano-Hybrid, Micro-Hybrid and the newest Universals? Composite resin material selection can be confusing and this module will demystify and provide guidance for their selection. 

    This module will also teach shade selection, rubber dam and different isolation techniques, cavity preparation for maximum esthetics, and instrumentation.

    CMO Members Will Learn: 
    - The differences and clinical application of various resin composite material types.
    - How to select the perfect shade for composite resin within 15sec.
    - The ideal cavity preparation designs with esthetic results in mind.
    - When and how to use layering for maximum esthetics.
    - When to use single shade materials and layering.
    - How to contour and polish resin composite to mimic tooth structure.
    - What instruments from placement to finishing works the best and are the most efficient.
    - How to isolate with rubber dam, Expandex, Optragate, and Dry Shield.
    Module 3: Mastering The Class 3, Class 4 And Class 5 Restorations
    Tired, frustrated, and not getting great results with your resin composite restorations? Do you want to impress your patients? This very practical and clinically oriented module will provide you with the tools to complete anterior resin composites in a fast and predictable way that will wow your patients. 

    In this Module CMO members will be guided through a step-by-step approach on how to layer, with the ultimate goal of a highly esthetic restoration that replicates the natural tooth. A clinical decision approach to select a layering technique and a rationale for the selection of opacities of composite will be discussed. In addition, members will learn efficient preparation design, placement, polishing and surface texturizing techniques to ensure a natural esthetic result.

    CMO Members Will Learn: 
    - How to create an invisible class 3 restoration.
    - To understand if a bevel is necessary when doing class 3 and 5 restorations.
    - How to prevent your class 5 restorations from falling out.
    - How to handle through and through class 3’s to prevent low value.
    - Which wedges may offer the best options for creating contacts
    - How to fabricate a lingual matrix and use it to restore a Class IV
    - When to layer with one opacity, two or more opacities.
    - How to layer with dentin, enamel and translucent shades.
    - How to replicate white brown spots present in adjacent teeth.
    - Create ideal proximal contours and contacts.
    - Understand how long of a bevel is necessary and what the design should be. - - Do scalloped, starburst or smooth bevels make a difference?
    Module 4: Managing Black Triangles and Closing Diastemas
    Closing diastemas with composite resin  is a challenge for all of us. Post orthodontic cases are very prevalent due to a tooth size discrepancy. These require minimally invasive techniques due to the age of the patient. Obtaining proper proximal and gingival contour, adequate width, good proximal contact and blending of the composite resin into tooth structure are of outmost importance for longevity and esthetics. 

    This module will present a detailed step-by-step technique to close midline and other anterior diastemas. It will teach shade selection and very importantly opacity selection, tooth preparation, bonding, matrices, layering, “pull through techniques” and contouring and polishing.

    CMO Members Will Learn: 
    - How to select shade and opacity of the resin composite to close diastemas.
    - To recognize when to uses various opacities to produce esthetic restorations.
    - To produce adequate contours to prevent resulting black triangles.
    - How to eliminate black triangles.
    - To master the “pull-through” technique.
    - To understand if your resin composites should be warmed using composite heaters?
    Module 5: Mastering Direct Composite Resin Veneers
    This module will teach CMO members how to master direct composite resin veneers and offer these restorations to their patients. 

    Mastering the direct resin veneer takes understanding of preparation design, thickness of the different layers and how to use effect shades of composite to create a truly esthetic restoration that can rival porcelain. Using achromatic shades will allow the dentist to provide incisal translucency and create effects that match the natural tooth. 

    When you have a dark substrate how do you handle the value? Using different opaquers and understanding the use of tints will be taught in detail. How deep should you prepare the tooth depends on a number of factors. These will be addressed and tips will be given on how to treat the endodontic tooth. Finishing and polishing for maximum longevity will be shown. How to fabricate a single central incisor veneer is challenging, and you will learn how to accomplish this in an efficient manner.

    CMO Members Will Learn: 
    - The preparation design and depth for maximum strength and esthetics.
    - How to use opaquers and tints to create natural looking teeth.
    - How to create multiple side by side restorations.
    - How to use a lingual matrix for increasing the length.
    - Which burs work best to create surface texture.
    - What polishing system will give you the best result.
    - To understand the 10 steps to finishing and polishing composite resin veneers.
    Module 6: Mastering Posterior Composite Resins
    Taking too long? Not getting excellent proximal contacts? Bad contours? Not getting a good gingival seal? Difficulty dealing with deep proximal restorations? If you answered yes to any of the questions, this module is for you!

    Get the knowledge to recognize which matrices, wedges and rings to use. Understand how to manage deep, as well as extensive preparations. Learn how to speed up your procedures and maximize quality, efficiency, predictability and profitability with posterior composite resins.

    CMO Members Will Learn: 
    - Which matrix systems are available to obtain proper contacts.
    - What matrix bands are best for different situations. 
    - How to place back to back restorations.
    - How to prevent post-operative sensitivity.
    - To understand the types and use of different desensitizing agents.
    - To understand bulk-fill resin composites and how to use them.
    - The cavity preparation design to facilitate composite resin placement and to prevent white lines.
    - How to deal with deep and extensive caries lesions.
    - How to contour and polish posterior resin composites.
    CMO Membership Monthly Coaching Webinars
    NEW LIVE MEMBERS WEBINAR on November 30, 2022
    Combining Black Triangle Treatment With Cervical Abrasions Using Bioclear with Dr. David Clark
    This member webinar will be presented by Dr. David Clark the founder of the Bioclear System on November 30, 2022 at 8pm Eastern.

    Combining black triangles with cervical abrasion is a challenging situation. This live webinar and model demonstration will give you the confidence to treat these patients predictably and profitably.

    CMO Members Will Learn:
    - A new matricing system.
    - How to injection mold these teeth for long term results.
    - How to treat the teeth.
    - Which materials work best will be described in depth.

    How to incorporate what you learn for immediate implementation in your office will also be taught during this live members webinar.
    MONTHLY BONUS: Composite Resin Coaching Webinars With Dr. Marcos Vargas And Dr. Bob Margeas
    Your membership will give you access to 12 monthly coaching webinars which will showcase different restorative topics and case presentations focused on composite resins. Real clinical cases throughout the year from Dr. Vargas And Dr. Margeas private practice will be shown with recorded video of procedures. 

    During the webinars you can ask questions about the teaching material or submit digital records for one of your specific cases and Bob and Marcos will help you plan and troubleshoot and design your case. 

    Webinars will be live and interactive for an in-person experience. We will encourage questions and discussions from the members to enhance the learning potential. 

    Different sessions will also include LIVE HANDS-ON demonstrations and exercises to enhance the overall learning experience for CMO members.
    Bonus Package Video Replay Access
    Join CMO Membership and you have access to these replay videos.
    BONUS 1: Composite Resin Online Coaching Webinars Replay Videos
    You will have access to all the past coaching webinars and the ability to ask Dr. Vargas And Dr. Margeas questions below each video. 
    BONUS 2: Management Of Discolorations Of The Teeth - Internal or External Bleaching, Microabrasion, or Infiltration
    Confused about how to diagnose and treat tooth discolorations? This bonus module will present a workflow for the diagnosis and successful treatment of undesirable discolorations. White and brown pesky areas? Tetracycline stains? We have you covered. Different discolorations need different treatments like bleaching, microabrasion and infiltration, or the combination of them. 

    These modalities will be discussed and protocols will be provided for their treatment and management. 

    CMO Members Will Learn: 
    - How to properly diagnose most common tooth discolorations. 
    - Know when to use each modality of treatment for these discolorations. 
    - How to decide when microabrasion or infiltration is indicated for the YC of white spots. 
    - How to use bleaching protocols for the treatment of brown stains and tetracycline stains.
    - How to treat and prevent tooth sensitivity due to bleaching. 
    - How to treat mild fluorosis. 
    BONUS 3: Altering The Vertical Dimension With Indirect Composite Resins
    There are many patients that present with wear on their teeth which require restorative treatment. It could be a single area, one arch or a full mouth reconstruction. If the patient cannot afford to have all the treatment completed at once, we have to be creative in offering alternatives so our patients have the ability to stage their treatment over a few years. 

    Composite resin is the ideal material to use to allow all of the treatment to be phased over the course of a year or more. The use of silicone models and a unique clear PVS impression material will be taught in great detail to fabricate indirect composite lingual veneers and onlays. Through the use of a power point presentation and live demonstration, CMO members will learn to restore a worn dentition conservatively for long lasting results. 

    CMO Members Will Learn: 
    - How to create indirect composite resin restorations.
    - Learn how to separate the restorations to prevent open contacts.
    - Understand the uses of a silicone die material to aid in fabrication.
    - How to use a clear PVS to streamline the fabrication of indirect composite.
    - Understand how to bond the restorations after they are fabricated.  
    - The no preparation technique to restore tooth wear. 
    BONUS 4: Members Webinar Replay 
    50 Years of Composite     Resins: The Most Versatile Material with Dr. Buddy Mopper
    During this CMO members webinar Dr. Mopper will discuss his philosophy of composite resins that he has utilized over the last 50 years. 

    His methods and techniques have been taught for over 40 years and have produced some of the finest composite resins dentists in the world. His candid teaching and no nonsense approach is a breath of fresh air. No secrets will be kept. 

    Come learn from a legend in composite resins.  
    BONUS 5: Members Webinar Replay Combining Black Triangle Treatment With Cervical Abrasions Using Bioclear With Dr. David Clark
    This member webinar will be presented by Dr. David Clark the founder of the Bioclear System on November 30, 2022 at 8pm Eastern.

    Combining black triangles with cervical abrasion is a challenging situation. This live webinar and model demonstration will give you the confidence to treat these patients predictably and profitably.

    CMO Members Will Learn:
    - A new matricing system.
    - How to injection mold these teeth for long term results.
    - How to treat the teeth.
    - Which materials work best will be described in depth.

    You will incorporate what you learn for immediate implementation in your office will also be taught during this live members webinar.
    BONUS 6: Members Webinar Replay Resin Bonded Bridges- Zirconia or Chairside Fabricated
    For this webinar Marcos will be teaching lab fabricated zirconia resin bonded bridges and Bob will be teaching chairside fabrication along with a demonstration using the Epson camera and models. Being able to hold space for patients, or provide a fixed alternative is a key technique that can increase profitability and is a great service. 

    This webinar will teach you how to fabricate these in your office on silicone dies or directly in the mouth. These work well long term for younger patients waiting for implants and older patients who may have periodontal disease and need a lower priced option. 

    Live demonstration, along with a keynote or power point presentation will allow you to fabricate these for minimal cost.  All the materials necessary will be shown in great detail so that this is a service you can offer your patients without having a laboratory bill.

    Resin Fiber reinforced bridges can last for several years and it is a technique everyone should learn. All questions will be answered during this live interactive session.
    BONUS 7: Members Webinar Replay
    New Matrices Systems and Techniques for Closing Black Triangles and Diastema with Dr. Bob Margeas and Dr. Marcos Vargas 
    This member webinar will teach and demonstrate various new matrices systems and techniques to manage tooth size discrepancies, which include the treatment of black triangles, diastema closures and peg laterals. 

    Several different matrices systems will be presented.  The indications and advantages for each of these systems will be presented and discussed. 

    A live demonstration with the Epson camera and models will be used to teach the fine details and handling tips with the different matrices systems.
    BONUS 8: Members Webinar Replay Curing Lights: How to avoid costly mistakes With Dr. Richard Price
    Adequately light-curing dental resins in the mouth has become an essential step of many dental visits. Yet how much were you taught about this part of dentistry?

    This lecture will cover the basics of safe resin polymerization and show you how you can easily compromise the success of your restorations.  The irradiance stated by the manufacturer of the curing light is usually measured under ideal conditions, and the value can be very misleading. How to safely use curing lights and  the relevance of knowing the effects that the emission spectrum, active tip size, distance, and power output have on resin polymerization will be reviewed.

    CMO Members Will Learn:
    •    Know what terms are used to describe the light output from a curing light
    •    Know if their curing light is appropriate for their practice needs
    •    Know how to optimize the amount of light delivered from the curing light
    •    Understand how to avoid costly mistakes
    BONUS 9: Members Webinar Replay Mastering Deep, Wide and Downright Nasty Class II’s With Dr. David Clark
    Traditional Class II Composite can be challenging.  How can we make difficult Class II’s predictable?  There is a recipe! In this lively presentation Dr. David Clark will join Dr Vargas and Dr. Margeas for this case-based presentation.  David will also do live demonstrations broadcast to you via a dental microscope.

    CMO members will learn:
    •    Learn the secrets to Deep Margin Acquisition (DMA)
    •    Learn create cuspal splinting in cracked and broken-down teeth.
    •    Receive codes and fees and scheduling for Bioclear Posterior Overlays in lieu of crowns.
    •    Join the Q and A session at completion of the course.
    •    Understand the art and science of heated composite, bulk fills, and injection molded monolithic composite restorations.
    •    Understand matrix selection for deep areas and root proximity cases.
    •    Learn to create rock solid contacts in impossible situations.
      BONUS 10: Members Webinar Replay Clinical and science-based elements of lithium disilicate and zirconia restorations… What every clinician must know with Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman
      We realize this is not exactly a composite topic but it is an important topic in restorative dentistry and Bob and Marcos wanted to schedule this for CMO members.

      There is a scarcity of evidence-based research supporting the use of contemporary ceramics in dental practices today. Poor clinical trials eventually lead to poor systematic reviews, and load to failure laboratory tests have little clinical relevance. This leaves clinicians in doubt about which ceramic restorative material is best for their patients. 

      The presentation will focus on lithium disilicate and monolithic zirconia, including the various generations. This will include a discussion of mechanical and optical properties, wear of natural antagonists, as well as ceramic adjustment, finishing, and polishing. A series of new retrospective studies will also be introduced to evaluate the survival of these ceramics.

      During this webinar CMO members will learn:
      1. Understand the mechanical (including wear characteristics) and optical properties of lithium disilicate and zirconia materials, as well as their implications for clinical practice
      2. Determine the best preparation design and cementation procedure for each ceramic material.
      3. Evaluate the projected clinical success of these two materials, based on the most current research.
        BONUS 11: Members Webinar Replay Bioactive Materials - What Are They and What Role Can They Play in Bonded Dental Restorations with Dr. Jack Ferracane
        The concept of “bioactive” materials is currently the focus of many researchers in industry and academia. However, the topic is surrounded by controversy, even in terms of what exactly “bioactivity” means. This presentation will explore the composition, mechanism of action, and outcomes for currently available materials claiming bioactivity, and a discussion of future possibilities. 

        During this webinar CMO members will learn:
        - Bioactivity – how is it defined for dental restorative materials?
        - Historical overview of “bioactive” materials.
        - Current approaches to bioactivity and how they fit the proposed definitions.
        - Review of current commercial materials available for bases, liners, adhesives, and restoratives.
        - Composition/properties of materials used for bases and liners – mechanism of action.
        - Composition/properties of materials used for adhesives/restoratives - mechanism of action.
        - Current in vitro and clinical performance of “bioactive” materials
        - Future materials development – where are we going?
          BONUS 12: Mastering Clinical Photography Online Training Portal
          with Dr. Stephen Phelan
          This bonus online training portal has been added for CMO Online members. Mastering Clinical Photography will teach you step by step how to take excellent clinical images for your patients. 

          See the image below for the training videos included with this online course. 
          This free bonus is available for a very limited time with your CMO Online membership. 
          COMPOSITE MASTERY ONLINE 
          Members Facebook Group
          With your subscription to Composite Mastery Online you will also get access to a closed private online Facebook group where you can ask questions and post your cases. 
           We encourage all members to post cases so that we can create an enhanced learning experience. Dr. Robert Margeas and Dr. Marcos Vargas will interact with members on this platform and in the membership portal answering questions, posting cases of their own, and offering learning tips and pearls for the members throughout the year.

          This private online group allows you to gain valuable coaching, livestream replays and mentorship in your composite mastery journey with Marcos and Bob.
          cONTINUING EDUCATION POINTS
          Phelan Dental Seminars is an AGD Pace Program Provider and we administer a CE test for each of the 6 modules of CMO Online.  You can receive CE points for each of the modules and monthly coaching webinars. 
          AGD Subject Code: 250
          Modules - Course Type: self and Coaching Webinars- Course Type: Lecture
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          Our Mission Is To Simplify Composite Resin Techniques To Make Them Easy, Profitable And Predictable In Your Practice

          SAVE $500.00 TODAY WITH THIS OFFER

          Join today and become a member of Composite Mastery Online. You will receive personal coaching for an entire year from Dr. Robert Margeas and Dr. Marcos Vargas and learn online with your CMO membership.
          You will save $500.00 from the regular tuition when you join today for one payment of $1495.00 USD or 3 payments of $555.00 USD.

          About Dr. Robert Margeas
          Dr. Margeas graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1986 and completed his AEGD residency the following year. He is currently an adjunct professor in the department of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Operative Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Society for Dental Aesthetics and International Team of Oral implantologists (ITI). He has written numerous articles on esthetic and implant dentistry, and lectures and presents hands-on courses nationally and internationally on those subjects. He is currently the Editor in Chief of Inside Dentistry, on the Editorial Board of Compendium, and is a contributing editor to Oral Health in Canada. His memberships include OKU Honor Dental Society, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Margeas maintains a full-time private practice focusing on comprehensive restorative and implant dentistry in Des Moines, Iowa.
          About Dr. Marcos Vargas
          Dr. Marcos Vargas attended Cayetano Heredia University School of Dentistry in Lima, Peru and graduated in 1985. He spent two years, 1990 to 1992, in the AEGD program at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York. Dr. Vargas received his Certificate and master’s degree in Operative Dentistry in 1994 at the University of Iowa where he is currently a Professor in the Department of Family Dentistry. His primary research interests are in the area of dental materials including glass ionomers, dentin bonding, composite resins and esthetic dentistry. Dr. Vargas is also recognized for his expertise of Direct Restorative Treatment Procedures and conducts numerous lecture and hands-on seminars in the US and internationally. Dr. Marcos Vargas has published extensively in the area of dental adhesion and resin composites for over 25 years. He maintains a private practice limited to Restorative Dentistry with an emphasis on aesthetic dentistry.
          About Dr Stephen Phelan
          Dr. Stephen Phelan is the founder of Phelan Dental Seminars. 

          Stephen has a dental practice in Oakville, Ontario where he uses the techniques that are taught in his seminars daily to treat his patients. The focus of his clinical practice is cosmetic, implant and rehabilitation dentistry. He is very passionate about dental education and has spent hundreds of hours training with some of the best dental educators in the world including Drs. John Kois, Frank Spear, Peter Dawson, Dennis Tarnow, Daniel Buser, Jimmy Eubank, Jeff Morley, Bill Strupp, Otto Zhur, Marc Hurzeler and Pascal Magne. Dr. Phelan is the creator of the Porcelain Veneer Masterclass, Core Build-Up Masterclass, Occlusion Design and Velocity Elite online training programs for dentists.