01Overlay & onlay design
Develop a diagnosis and treatment-planning framework for non-retentive partial-coverage ceramics, including fracture resistance, bondability and pulp health.
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Restorative & Esthetic Dentistry
Overlay, Onlay, & Advanced Adhesion
Plan, prepare and adhesively deliver conservative partial-coverage restorations through a structured clinical workflow.
With Dr. Steve Schiffenhaus
Course information
From conservative preparation to adhesive delivery.
Connect case selection, ceramic design and tooth preparation with immediate dentin sealing and final bonding. Dr. Steve Schiffenhaus explains the rationale behind partial-coverage restorations through clinical and typodont demonstrations.
Review preparation sequences, resin coating, provisionalization and warm-composite delivery at your own pace. Return to the relevant demonstration when you want to revisit a particular step.
Course duration18+ hours on demand
Teaching languageEnglish instruction
Subtitle supportMultilingual options
Streaming qualityFull HD video
Course accessLifetime access
Learning formatSelf-paced and on demand
CertificateIncluded after completion
The clinical idea
Conserve more tooth.
Make every step intentional.
Link each preparation decision to the adhesive sequence.
The course connects diagnosis, biomechanics, preparation design, immediate dentin sealing and final delivery into a single decision-making framework for partial-coverage ceramics.
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Understand the why behind the preparation—then execute the how with a repeatable protocol.
What you’ll learn
From case selection to final delivery.
Explore preparation design, dentin sealing and adhesive delivery through clinical demonstrations.
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02Tooth preparation training
Follow preparation protocols covering bur selection, cutting speeds and step-by-step workflows through typodont and live-case demonstrations.
03Immediate dentin sealing
Study immediate dentin sealing and resin coating as part of a structured approach to dentin bonding for indirect restorations.
04Advanced adhesive delivery
See how non-retentive preparations are temporized and how partial-coverage ceramics are adhesively delivered, including warm-composite demonstrations.
05Cracked-tooth strategies
Explore why teeth crack and how adhesive partial-coverage ceramics are applied within the Compression Dome framework.
Immediate dentin sealing · Clinical demonstrationTechnique focus
Immediate dentin sealing, in context.
Learn how dentin sealing and resin coating fit into the wider indirect workflow—from preparation and temporization to adhesive luting and postoperative sensitivity management.
- Bonding fundamentals grounded in clinical rationale
- Extracted-tooth, typodont and patient demonstrations
- Interim restoration and final delivery workflows
- Warm-composite adhesive delivery protocols
Course curriculum
A structured path from principles to practice.
Select any module below to reveal its clinical focus and included topics.
Module 01Biomimetics, biomechanics & tooth structureView moduleHide details+
Build the biological and mechanical foundation for conservative indirect restorations, including tooth structure, biomaterials, fracture modes and biomechanical design.
- Biomimetic principles
- Enamel, dentin and the DEJ
- Fracture modes
- Compression dome concept
Module 02Ceramic design fundamentalsView moduleHide details+
Translate biomechanics into practical ceramic design decisions for inlays, onlays and overlays, with attention to cusp coverage, material thickness and margin configuration.
- Case selection
- Cusp coverage
- Margin design
- Fracture-resistant preparation
Module 03Overlay & onlay preparation protocolsView moduleHide details+
See the preparation philosophy, armamentarium and clinical sequence through detailed typodont and narrated patient demonstrations.
- Bur selection
- Preparation sequence
- Caries management
- Typodont and live cases
Module 04Advanced adhesion & immediate dentin sealingView moduleHide details+
Integrate durable dentin bonding, resin coating, provisionalization and final adhesive delivery into the indirect restorative workflow.
- Immediate dentin sealing
- Resin coating
- Warm composite
- Sensitivity management
Clinical libraryNarrated case reviewsView moduleHide details+
Apply the framework to cracks, deep caries, margin elevation and partial-coverage cases through clinical photography and video review.
- Cracked teeth
- Deep caries
- Margin elevation
- Full-case walkthroughs
Restorative dentistryYour instructor
Dr. Steve Schiffenhaus
Founder of the BAARD Institute · Biomimetic & Advanced Adhesive Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Schiffenhaus practices adhesive dentistry through a biomimetic philosophy and created the BAARD Institute to connect restorative science with repeatable clinical protocols. His teaching combines biomechanics, biomaterials and detailed demonstrations designed to make advanced adhesive workflows easier to understand.
Your learning experience
Built around the way clinicians actually learn.
Clear video, real clinical context and permanent access make the course useful both during study and when you need to revisit a workflow.
Watch every clinical detail
Clear, high-quality video helps you follow lectures, preparation sequences and technique demonstrations.
Connect principles to practice
Move between restorative science, typodont demonstrations and narrated clinical cases in one structured path.
Return whenever you need
Pause, revisit and review the workflows around your clinical schedule without an access deadline.
Learn on the device that fits
Continue the course wherever you study, plan cases or want to revisit a technique.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions
Need help choosing the right course? Contact support@dentaledx.com.
Who is this course designed for?+
It is designed for general and restorative dentists who want a structured introduction to biomimetic indirect restorations or want to refine their overlay, onlay and adhesive protocols.
Do I need prior biomimetic dentistry experience?+
No prior biomimetic training is required. The course begins with foundational tooth structure, biomechanics and biomaterial principles before moving into clinical workflows.
Is the training practical or theory-based?+
Both. The scientific rationale is paired with preparation demonstrations, adhesive workflows and narrated clinical cases so you can see how the concepts connect in practice.
Can I learn at my own pace?+
Yes. The course is delivered online in a self-paced format with lifetime access, so you can revisit the lessons and clinical demonstrations whenever needed.
Are subtitles available?+
Yes. The Full HD course videos include subtitle support across languages.
Will I receive a certificate?+
Yes. You will receive a certificate confirming that you completed the course.
How do I access my course?+
Use the same email address you enter during checkout. If you need help locating or opening your course, contact the DentalEDX support team.
Which devices can I use?+
You can learn on a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile device with an internet connection.
What currency is used?+
Course prices and payments are shown in US dollars.
Do I keep access after completing the course?+
Yes. Your purchase includes lifetime access, so you can return to the course whenever you need to review a lesson or clinical workflow.
How can I contact DentalEDX?+
For course-access or purchase support, email support@dentaledx.com. For general business enquiries, email contact@dental-edx.com.
Ready when you are
Build a more conservative indirect workflow.
Move from diagnosis to final delivery with a connected clinical framework for overlays, onlays and advanced adhesion.
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