Presenter Information: Dr. Silas Duarte

Presenter Bio

Dr. Duarte is Associate Professor, Department of Comprehensive Care, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio. He is the editor-in-chief of Quintessence of Dental Technology (QDT), served on the editorial boards of other journals, and has lectured and published nationally and internationally on esthetic dentistry and adhesion. He has been involved in teaching cutting edge clinical techniques and technologies related to esthetic and adhesive dentistry. He was visiting faculty professor at University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry with a special research focus on bonding to dental structures, composites, and ceramics. Dr. Duarte’s scientific work has been supported by governmental and commercial grants and he serves as a consultant for several manufacturers. Additionally, he has lectured and performed hands-on courses in nationally and internationally on esthetic dentistry and adhesion. Dr Duarte maintains an intramural practice limited to esthetic dentistry.

Commercial Disclosure

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