Mary Anne Melo, DDS, MSc, PhD, Fellow ADM is a clinical professor at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and currently serves as chair of the Department of General Dentistry.

Dr. Melo applies her experience as a dentist and dental materials researcher to advance the development of smart and bioactive restorative materials. Her clinical areas of interest focus on minimally invasive dentistry, management of high caries risk patients, and esthetic dentistry. Her research has focused chiefly on anticaries approaches for caries-inhibiting, antibacterial, or remineralization functionalities. Her research group has pioneered the investigations of antibacterial and remineralizing dental adhesives and resin composites.

Dr. Melo is a current member of the Academy of Operative Dentistry; the International Association for Dental Research; The American Academy of Cariology, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Melo is a co-inventor on two patents, has edited three books, and has published more than 200 papers in the area of dental materials. Several grants support her research. She lectures nationally and internationally on diverse topics of restorative dentistry.

Dr. Guilherme Anziliero Arossi is a dental professional with a wealth of experience in both clinical practice and academia. He embarked on his educational journey by graduating from Passo Fundo University (UPF) in 2001. Dr. Arossi's commitment to excellence led him to pursue a certificate in Operative Dentistry from the Centro de Estudos Odontológicos Meridional (CEOM) in 2002, and a certificate in Implant Dentistry from the Instituto Pró-Universidade Canoense (IPUC) in 2014.

Dr. Arossi completed a master’s degree in Operative Dentistry at the Lutheran University of Brazil (ULBRA) in 2004. He then earned a PhD in Genetics from the same institution in 2009.

Dr. Arossi's contributions to education and dentistry are highly commendable. Since 2009, he has served as a Professor at the Lutheran University of Brazil (ULBRA), in 2019, he extended his influence to Feevale University.

Dr. Arossi has been an integral part of the Brazilian Association of Dentistry (ABO) and American Dentistry Institute (IOA) for the last five years, where he serves as Professor of certificate courses.

In addition to his academic endeavors, Dr. Arossi was an associate owner of Porto Sorriso Dental Clinic from 2009 to 2019. Currently, he is a member of the Fare Odonto & Sade team, focusing primarily on Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Arossi's diverse experiences enable him to handle a wide range of cases in operative dentistry, from private practice to research and publication. As a seasoned dental professor of 12 years, he has provided invaluable mentorship to students, guiding them through various aspects of their education and clinical training. His contributions extend to curriculum development at ULBRA, reflecting his dedication to advancing dental education.

Within the realm of Biomimetic Dentistry, Dr. Arossi's research interests encompass composite resins, finishing and polishing techniques, filling procedures, and smile makeovers.

He currently is a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor of the AEGD program at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.

This course provides a comprehensive and practical exploration of the biomimetic approach to direct composite restorations in posterior teeth, with an emphasis on hands-on learning. Participants will gain the skills needed to effectively manage tooth caries and defective restorations by focusing on optimal cavity design guided by biomechanical analysis. Key areas of focus include rubber dam isolation, precise matrix placement, and ring installation, alongside the use of gold-standard adhesive bonding systems.

The course will also cover techniques for stress reduction during composite placement, strategies for composite selection, and advanced finishing and polishing procedures to ensure durable and efficient restorations. Participants will learn to implement proper photocuring protocols and apply multi-step finishing and polishing techniques to achieve superior outcomes.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand selective dentin caries removal endpoints and the concept of the peripheral seal zone in cavity preparation.
• Apply the hierarchy of bondability concepts to guide composite placement.
• Control photocuring protocols to ensure stress-reduced composite restorations.
• Implement multi-step finishing and polishing procedures for enhanced restorative outcomes.

Course participants need to bring a laptop computer.

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