Join us, April 20-26, as Penn Dental Medicine’s Advanced Prosthodontics Program celebrates National Prosthodontics Awareness Week 2025 with a series of engaging lectures, workshops, and presentations highlighting advancements in prosthodontics. The week kicks off on Monday with a hands-on workshop and keynote presentation on augmented and virtual reality applications in dentistry by Dr. Akanksha Srivastava. On Tuesday, Penn Prosthodontics residents will present cases on implant dentistry, followed by the ACP Philadelphia Chapter Spring Meeting featuring a keynote on full-arch implant-supported prostheses. Wednesday’s session will explore occlusal vertical dimension management, while Thursday’s lecture focuses on digital workflows for edentulous patients. The week concludes on Friday with an introduction to maxillofacial prosthodontics by Dr. Brian Chang. These events underscore Penn Dental Medicine’s commitment to education and innovation in prosthodontics.

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Monday, April 21
12:00-4:00pm		 “Lecture and Hands-On Workshop: Pterigoid Implants”
Akanksha Srivastava, BDS, MSc, MDSc, FACP, FRCD(C), FAAMP
Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine University of Illinois at Chicago 		 Learn more and register »
Monday, April 21
5:00-6:00pm		 “Keynote Presentation: Augmented and Virtual Reality and Its Applications”
Akanksha Srivastava, BDS, MSc, MDSc, FACP, FRCD(C), FAAMP
Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine University of Illinois at Chicago 		 Learn more and register »
Tuesday, April 22
12:00-1:00pm		 “Penn Prosthodontics Resident Presentations: Complexities in Implant Dentistry”
Aditi Gupta, Diana Joo, Tracy Yi-Chen Ma, Zidu Zeng
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Tuesday, April 22
7:30-8:30pm		 “Keynote Presentation: Navigating Full Arch Implant-Supported Fixed Dental Prostheses: A Comprehensive Roadmap”
Kushaldeep FNU, BDS, MDS, MS, FACP
Assistant Professor, Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry

Course Description

This presentation provides a structured and in-depth approach to the planning, execution, and long-term success of full arch implant-supported fixed dental prostheses. Through a full case presentation, we will explore key clinical and laboratory protocols, including patient evaluation, digital workflows, surgical considerations, prosthetic design, and strategies to optimize esthetics and function. Attendees will gain valuable insights into managing challenges, avoiding complications, and achieving predictable outcomes in full arch rehabilitation. This comprehensive roadmap will equip clinicians with the knowledge and confidence to navigate complex cases successfully.

Educational Objectives

1. Understand the goal and comprehensive workflow of Full Arch Implant-Supported Fixed Dental Prostheses and their clinical significance in dentistry.

2. Discuss the criteria for patient selection and assessment methods for determining candidacy for full arch prostheses.

3. Learn to anticipate, diagnose, and outline the steps involved in developing an effective treatment plan for Full Arch Implant-Supported Fixed Dental Prostheses to ensure predictable and successful long-term outcomes.

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Wednesday, April 23
12:00-1:00pm		 “Assessment and Management of Occlusal Vertical Dimension”
Yu-Chun Lin, DDS, MDS, DMSc
Preventive and Restorative Sciences, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine 		 Learn more and register »
Thursday, April 24
12:00-1:00pm		 “Digital Workflow for Edentulous Patients and Terminal Dentition from Planning to Execution”
Abdulrahman Almalki, DDS, MS, FACP, FRCDC
Assistant Professor, Prosthetic Dental Science Department, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University		 Learn more and register »
Friday, April 25
12:00-1:00pm		 “Introduction to Maxillofacial Prosthodontics”
Brian M. Chang, DDS, FACP, FAAMP
Professor of Clinical Restorative Dentistry, Professor of Clinical Oral Surgery and Pharmacology, Department pf Oral and Maxillofacial. Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine 		Learn more and register »

 

Contact

For general information, contact:
Office of Continuing Dental Education
Penn Dental Medicine
PDMContinuingEd@dental.upenn.edu