“A Simple, Predictable Technique: to Open VDO,
Change Occlusion, and Build
Long-lasting Cosmetic Restorations.”
Saturday October 3, 2026
Boston – Andover Doubletree Hotel by Hilton
123 Old River Road, Andover MA 01810
7:15 AM:Breakfast/Registration; 8 AM Course begins
Lunch Included
Dr. Corky Willhite
Dr. Corky Willhite has achieved Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry, the American College of Dentists and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is one of less than 100 Accredited Fellows in the AACD worldwide. He has served on their Board of Governors (currently the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry) and spent years as an Examiner for Accreditation. He is an Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at L.S.U. School of Dentistry. He is on the faculty of the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago. He has been published and feels honored to have so many opportunities to lecture nationally and internationally. Over the years, his private practice in suburban New Orleans— The Smile Design Center—has become limited to Cosmetic Dentistry. His experience is based on a dedication to the belief that “excellence” and “esthetics” are not only compatible, but can take dentistry to a new level of satisfaction and success.
A Simple, Predictable Technique: to Open VDO, Change Occlusion, and Build Long-lasting Cosmetic Restorations.
Course Description:
together to create predictable, minimally invasive smile transformations.”
Creating natural-looking composite restorations that are both functional and predictable remains one of dentistry’s biggest challenges. This course presents a conservative, step-by-step approach that can be immediately applied in practice. Special emphasis is placed on the critical relationship between occlusion, vertical dimension, and composite longevity—an area frequently overlooked in traditional composite courses. This program combines innovative, conservative composite techniques with practical clinical workflows to deliver exceptional esthetics and long-term function. Participants will learn how to make both minor and major changes—from individual tooth enhancements to opening vertical dimension and managing complex wear cases—so function is comfortable, restorations are durable, and smiles look natural. Patients appreciate options that require little or no preparation—even in challenging cases—so teeth don’t have to be “drilled down” to achieve excellent results. Unlike many resin courses that focus primarily on layering, this program integrates occlusal principles, diagnostic decision-making, material selection, and patient communication strategies. The result is greater clinical confidence, improved case acceptance, and more predictable outcomes. Particularly relevant for today’s practices, these composite techniques provide a lower-cost alternative to traditional ceramic restorations, allowing clinicians to help more patients while delivering beautiful, long-lasting results.
Course Highlights:
– How to avoid the most common mistakes in composite bonding
– Clinical decision-making: when porcelain is NOT the best option
– Conservative, practical protocols for increasing Vertical Dimension
– Predictable restoration of anterior guidance—even in severe wear cases
– Little-to-no prep composite techniques you can implement immediately
– Strategic layering for natural incisal translucency and lifelike esthetics
– Advanced contouring and polishing for highly natural finishes
$295 for NEACD members, $395 for non-members, and $150 for non-dentist staff.
Sign-in and breakfast begin at 7:15AM. The course starts at 8.
Course attendance earns 8 CEU lecture credit hours
