Helping Dentistry Achieve Clinical Excellence.
Our Philosophy- As dentists we learn best by building a strong didactic background, then with one-on-one instruction performing procedures first on a typodont & then on patients. We believe that you cannot master the clinical dental art form by watching demonstrations from an expert. Hands-on training empowers clinicians enabling them to visualize restoration esthetic form, create smile designs, & perfect fine hand skills.

Hands-on education
PDI courses are either a hands-on or patient treatment format allowing doctors to integrate newly learned knowledge, procedures and skills confidently into their practice. An intimate learning environment, straight forward step-by-step teaching, small class size, and extensive one-on-one instruction maximize the learning experience. Diagnosis and treatment planning sessions are small class or one-on-one as well.

On the cutting edge with a world renowned educator
For over two decades Dr. Sorensen has practiced prosthodontics and educated fellow dentists, graduate students and dental students across the U.S. and 28 countries in treatment planning, scientifically-based reasoning & philosophies, materials usage and techniques for restorative and implant dentistry. Sorensen continues his research obsession after a 19-year academic career at PDI conducting numerous clinical trials on all-ceramic systems and implant restorations, extensive dental materials testing, frequently consulting for dental material manufacturers. With his Ph.D. in dental materials, nearly 80 publications and 120 research abstracts, Dr. Sorensen is uniquely qualified to share the most current information on techniques and materials selection for clinical practice.

State of the art educational facilities

A teaching theater with 15-lab stations equipped with Kavo electric handpieces and high-tech audiovisual presentation facilities including televised operatories provide an outstanding learning environment. Six operatories equipped with electric handpieces, digital radiography, diode lasers and all of the latest instruments for clinical training.

 

2011 PDI Course Schedule

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Dates Offered Start Time End Time CE Credits Prerequisites

Dr. John Sorensen Course Director

May 20th
8:00 am 5:00 pm 9.5 n/a
June 3rd
9:00 am 5:00 pm 8.5 n/a
Sep 16th
9:00 am 5:00 pm 8.5 n/a
October 21st 9:00 am 5:00 pm 8.5 n/a
November 11th 9:00 am 5:00 pm 8.5 n/a
Mastering Ceramic Veneer Restorations (Hands-on Course)
Dates Offered Start Time End Time CE Credits Prerequisites
TBD


16 n/a

 

 

 


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Mail: PDI, 12750 S.W. 68th Ave., Portland, OR 97223
Email: ce@pacdent.com

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