Dr. Mark Latta
Creighton Dental School
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
402-280-5044

Style of Dentistry – Academic research, clinical and lab testing of dental materials and devices
Style of Presenting – Mixture of practical and research/evidence based with a take home message that can be implemented immediately

Upcoming Schedule | Lecture Topics | Course Comments


Mark A. Latta, D.M.D., M.S. is currently the Associate Dean for Research and an Associate Professor of General Dentistry at the Creighton University School of Dentistry. His responsibilities include coordinating all facets of research at the dental school and his personal research interests include prosthetic dental restorative materials, adhesives and bonding and dental material clinical trials. He received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Lafayette College in Easton PA and worked in the chemical industry prior to attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Following a hospital GPR he maintained a private practice including hospital dentistry. He received his Masters in Oral Biology from the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery and his most recent position prior to Creighton was as the Director of Research and Development for the Trubyte Division of Dentsply International. During his industrial career he contributed to or was responsible for over 20 new dental product introductions. He has been awarded numerous research grants for evaluating the laboratory and clinical performance of dental materials. Dr. Latta has given more than 80 lectures in North and Central American, Europe, the Middle East and Australia. He has been a featured speaker at numerous state and national dental association meetings. He has published over 25 manuscripts and 80 abstracts.

Lecture Topics

New Restorative Materials and Techniques: Miracles or Myths?

An explosion of new restorative materials for direct and indirect applications has occurred in the last decade. While these materials claim outstanding performance and ease of use can offer the dentist and patient unsurpassed esthetic results, there are key issues in their clinical application that must be addressed for maximum success. Topics covered using and evidence-based approach (laboratory and clinical research and practical clinical application) include:

Direct metal free restorative dentistry (half day or all day)

  • Dental adhesives
  • Anterior and posterior composite restoratives
    • Nano-fillers
    • High and low viscosity resins
  • Polishing systems
  • Pulp management and pulp capping
  • Polymerization Devices
  • Dual-cured cements and adhesives
  • Resin based luting materials
  • Minimally invasive restorative dental procedures

Indirect metal free restorative dentistry (half day or all day)

  • All-ceramic dental restorative systems
    • Veneers
    • Crowns and bridges
    • Inlays and onlays
  • Post and cores
  • Impression materials
  • Provisionalization

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Course Comments

"Excellent, concise, applicable lecture! Dr. Latta presented the science and use of dental materials in a very understandable and entertaining manner."

- Dr. John Buist

"Dr. Latta does a fantastic job of making the science of modern dental material understandable and practical! He appreciates what the practicing dentist needs to know to make smart material choices for their patients. Most importantly his presentation style makes learning dental materials fun!"
- Dr. Gary M. Radz

 

"We really enjoyed having Dr. Latta speak for us yesterday evening. I hated dental materials in dental school. Partially because of the subject, but even more so because of the instructor. Mark loves what he does and it shows. Dr. Latta cuts through the hype of many of the products out there. He takes research from the laboratory trials into the operatory and makes it all relative. His knowledge of materials and the science behind them, is second to none."
- Christopher R. Sprout

 

"Dr. Mark Latta has a message every dentist needs to hear and backs it up with research. His presentation on dental material science allows the practicing dentist to implement clear protocols into their practice. He had every dentist glued to his lecture which is not easy to do. Dr. Latta is very well organized and presents with passion!"

- Dr. Christine Theroux
Founder of Colorado Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry


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