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SCAD - Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry

SCAD is the international society focused on color and appearance in dentistry, based in USA and with representative from all parts of the world.

12/31/2025

Celebrating a world of smiles this festive season! 🌍✨
At SCAD, we are dedicated to the science of color and the artistry of appearance in dentistry. As we look across the globe, we are reminded that beauty and precision translate in every language.
Wishing our international community of researchers, clinicians, and partners a vibrant and Happy Holiday season! 🦷🎨

10/03/2025

🚨 1 WEEK TO GO! 🚨

The 16th SCAD Annual Conference – Miami 2025 is just around the corner! 🎉
Join us on October 10–11, 2025 at the Novotel Miami Brickell Hotel for an unforgettable program.

✨ Theme: WHERE ART MEETS SCIENCE 2.0
🎤 Featuring world-renowned speakers: Wael Att, Nadim Baba, Markus B. Blatz, Stephen J. Chu, Effie Habsha, Adamo Notarantonio, Aki Yoshida & more.
📚 Earn up to 13 CE hours
🤝 Connect with colleagues and innovators in esthetic and adhesive dentistry.

📅 Don’t miss this opportunity — it’s almost here!
👉 Register today: https://scadent.org/events/miami-2025

09/20/2025

🌟 SCAD 2025 Lecturer Spotlight 🌟

We are honored to welcome Dr. Markus B. Blatz to the SCAD 2025 Annual Meeting in Miami!

Dr. Blatz is Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Chairman of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, and Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He founded the Penn Dental Medicine CAD/CAM Ceramic Center and is internationally recognized for his contributions to digital dentistry, adhesive protocols, and esthetic restorative materials.

He is co-founder and past President of the International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry (IAAD), founding member of the European Academy of Digital Dentistry (EADD), Editor-in-Chief of Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, and on the editorial boards of numerous leading journals. Dr. Blatz has published extensively, co-authored the bestseller evolution – contemporary protocols for anterior single-tooth implants, and was named among the World’s Top 100 Doctors in Dentistry.

📌 Lecture Topic:
The Cantilever Zirconia Resin Bonded Bridge – Where, When, and How

🎯 Learning Objectives:
• Understand the concept and indications for zirconia resin bonded bridges
• Learn resin bonding methods and materials for ZRBFDPs
• Apply clinical and laboratory guidelines for long-lasting esthetic restorations

📝 Lecture Overview:
Zirconia has revolutionized modern restorative dentistry. While widely used in crowns and reconstructions, the zirconia resin bonded bridge (ZRBFDP) is a minimally invasive, evidence-based treatment option for anterior tooth replacement. This lecture will highlight the APC zirconia bonding concept, a research-driven approach developed over two decades, showing that reliable long-term bonding to zirconia is not only possible but highly successful.

📍 Join us in Miami, October 10–11, 2025, to learn directly from one of dentistry’s leading innovators.

09/19/2025

🌟 SCAD 2025 Lecturer Spotlight 🌟

We are proud to welcome Dr. Stephen J. Chu to the SCAD 2025 Annual Meeting in Miami!

Dr. Chu is a highly respected clinician, researcher, and educator. He is a former Adjunct Clinical Professor at NYU College of Dentistry in the departments of Periodontology, Implant Dentistry, and Prosthodontics. With over 100 publications and 7 textbooks, Dr. Chu has lectured nationally and internationally and currently serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.

📌 Lecture Topic:
Maxillary Anterior Implants: Navigating Treatment Planning Options in the Esthetic Zone

🎯 Learning Objectives:
• Management of implants placed into extraction sockets
• Understanding implant complications and risks in the esthetic zone
• Importance of provisional restoration fabrication in papillae preservation

📝 Lecture Overview:
Dr. Chu will share advanced treatment protocols and clinical decision-making strategies to achieve predictable esthetic outcomes in anterior implant cases. From immediate vs. staged approaches to complex central incisor dilemmas, his lecture offers practical and research-based solutions.

📍 Join us in Miami, October 10–11, 2025, and be part of the SCAD family while learning from the best in the field.

09/03/2025

✨ Early Bird Extended! ✨
We’ve got great news — the Early Bird registration deadline for SCAD 2025 in Miami has been extended for 2 more weeks! 🎉

📅 New deadline: September 15, 2025
Don’t miss this chance to secure your spot at the best rate and join us for an unforgettable program filled with world-class lectures, hands-on learning, and incredible networking opportunities. 🌴🌊

👉 Register now and be part of the SCAD family this October in Miami!

08/17/2025

🥂 Join the SCAD 2025 Social Experience in Miami!

At SCAD, it’s not just about world-class lectures—it’s about building lifelong connections. This year’s social program is your chance to connect, celebrate, and truly become part of the SCAD family.

📅 Thursday, October 9, 2025 – Welcoming Reception
Start your SCAD experience with a relaxed and elegant evening. Network with colleagues, meet fellow attendees, and enjoy a warm Miami welcome.

📅 Friday, October 10, 2025 – President’s Dinner
A highlight of every SCAD Congress! Share a memorable evening with our speakers, leaders, and members in a festive atmosphere that embodies the SCAD spirit.

💬 Past attendees call these events “the best part of SCAD”—don’t miss them!

🗓 SCAD 2025 – Oct 10–11, 2025
📍 Novotel Miami Brickell Hotel, Miami, FL
🔗 Register today: www.scadent.org

08/16/2025

Image(s) Everything… The Power of the Digital Camera
Meet Dr. Adamo E. Notarantonio at SCAD 2025 🦷✨

🎤 Lecture:
Discover why the digital camera is the most important tool in modern dentistry—from clinical precision to patient communication, marketing, and achieving esthetic excellence.

🔍 Learn how to:

Make the camera a MUST in your workflow

Choose the right equipment, settings & accessories

Master lab & shade communication for predictable esthetics

👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Adamo:
Fellow & Past President of the AACD, Accredited in Cosmetic Dentistry, Kois Center faculty, internationally published lecturer, and co-founder of the imPRES Lecture Series.

🎟️ Don’t miss this lens-focused journey into dental excellence.
📅 Oct. 10–11, 2025 – Miami, FL
👉 Link in bio to register!

08/14/2025

📢 Shoot Like a Pro – From Theory to Click
Join Milos Miladinov at SCAD 2025, October 10–11, 2025, at the Novotel Miami Brickell Hotel, Miami, FL.

🎤 Lecture:
"Dental Photography – Shoot Like a Pro: From Theory to Click"

Dental photography is part of everyday clinical life—but not all photos are created equal. This lecture will help you master the art and science of dental photography with specific settings, gear, and techniques for intraoral, portrait, and close-up shots. You’ll also discover how to turn those images into engaging social media content—in under a minute.

🔬 Learning Objectives:

Perfect intraoral, portrait & close-up dental photography

Identify the right settings, equipment, and accessories

Use dental photography effectively on social media

👨‍💻 About Milos Miladinov:
A CDT since 2001, Milos has collaborated with leading dental companies, published widely, and founded the Shoot Like a Pro brand. He created the innovative FDW workflow and leads Dental Lab Miami & Miami Dental Academy. He is a member of the Scientific Committee of the European Academy of Digital Dentistry and has taught internationally.

📍 Miami awaits. Don’t miss this dynamic session!
🔗 Register now: www.scadent.org

08/13/2025

📢 Digital Workflow in Reconstructive Dentistry
Join Prof. Dr. Wael Att at SCAD 2025 for an essential look at how digital technologies are reshaping the way we diagnose, plan, and deliver complex dental treatments.

🎤 Lecture Title:
"Digital Workflow in Reconstructive Dentistry"

The move toward digital in reconstructive dentistry is undeniable—but how does it truly measure up against conventional approaches? This session will compare both workflows and explore how combining multiple digital tools can optimize dento-facial rehabilitation.

🔬 Learning Objectives:
• Understand the contemporary digital workflow
• Compare its advantages and limitations versus conventional methods
• Learn how to integrate digital tools for comprehensive treatment

👨‍⚕️ About Prof. Dr. Wael Att:
Professor & Chair of Prosthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and Professor at the University of Freiburg, Dr. Att is President of the International Academy for Digital Dental Medicine (IADDM) and Arabian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (ARAED). He is an internationally sought-after speaker, clinician, and researcher specializing in perio-prosthetic rehabilitation and the implementation of digital technologies in reconstructive dentistry.

🗓 October 10–11, 2025
📍 Novotel Miami Brickell Hotel, Miami, FL
🔗 Register now: www.scadent.org

07/27/2025

📢 Creating Natural Beauty Through Esthetic Illusion
Join Mr. Gilbert Young, CDT at SCAD 2025 for a must-see lecture on solving real-world esthetic challenges through the art of illusion. 🎨🦷

🎤 Lecture Title:
"How Shape, Surface, and Ceramics Solve Everyday, Real-World Laboratory Challenges"

Most esthetic cases are far from ideal. True success goes beyond shade—it’s about creating the illusion of nature under imperfect conditions. Mr. Young will guide you through how contour, surface detail, and ceramic optical behavior combine to deliver restorations that are not only accurate—but believable.

🔬 Learning Objectives:

Apply contour and shape to enhance esthetic harmony

Use surface texture and gloss to control light diffusion and vitality

Evaluate ceramic materials—feldspathic, lithium disilicate, zirconia—for their strengths in mimicking nature

👨‍🔬 About Mr. Gilbert Young, CDT:
With a career spanning 40+ years, Mr. Young is the founder of GNS Dental Studio in Dallas, an AACD Accredited Member, and AAED Associate Member. He studied under legendary ceramists including Asami Tanaka, Makoto Yamamoto, and Klaus Muterthies. A respected lecturer across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, Mr. Young is equally passionate about mentorship—and music, serving as principal clarinetist with the Irving Symphony Orchestra.

📍 Don’t miss this transformative lecture at SCAD 2025!
🔗 Register now at www.scadent.org

07/26/2025

📢 Surgical Precision Meets Esthetic Excellence!
Meet Dr. Ernesto Lee at SCAD 2025 🦷✨

🎤 Lecture Title:
"Staged Esthetic Crown Lengthening: Rationale and Surgical/Restorative Implementation"

Dr. Lee will present a restorative-driven, two-stage approach to esthetic crown lengthening that prevents complications such as soft tissue rebound and biologic width violations. Learn how to use surgical guides and provisional sequencing to deliver stable, esthetic perio-restorative results.

🔬 Key Learning Objectives:
• Identify complications of traditional crown lengthening
• Implement a two-stage esthetic protocol
• Sequence perio-restorative procedures for improved healing and esthetics

👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Ernesto Lee:
Dr. Lee is the developer of the S.M.A.R.T. Method for minimally invasive bone grafting. He has held prestigious academic positions at the University of Pennsylvania and is President of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics. An international speaker and respected author, Dr. Lee brings 20+ years of clinical and teaching excellence to SCAD 2025.

📍 Don’t miss this lecture that redefines perio-restorative esthetics.
🔗 Register now at www.scadent.org

07/25/2025

📢 Surface Texture: The Missing Link in Esthetic Success
Join Aki Yoshida, RDT at SCAD 2025 🎨🦷

🎤 Lecture Title:
"Surface Texture: A Systematic Approach for Accurate and Effective Communication"

Color alone isn’t enough. The surface texture of a restoration—how light interacts with it—determines how well it blends with natural teeth. This lecture by Aki Yoshida breaks down the morphology of natural teeth and introduces a systematic method for surface texture communication between clinicians and technicians.

🧠 Learning Objectives:

Identify morphologic tooth surface features

Systematically communicate surface texture details

Reproduce lifelike texture on final restorations

👨‍🔬 About Aki Yoshida, RDT:
Aki is owner of Gnathos Dental Studio in Massachusetts, Executive Board Member of AAED, past President of SCAD (2019–2021), and global instructor for Kuraray Noritake Dental. He is known worldwide for his meticulous craftsmanship and engaging lectures.

📍 Don't miss this vital session that bridges the lab-clinic esthetic gap.
🔗 Register at www.scadent.org

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