Learning Objectives


Dr. Troy Schmedding walks you through tips and tricks for Direct Composite Restorations by sharing case examples, methods and materials.

Dr. Troy Schmedding is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Vista Apex . Dr. Troy Schmedding may receive an honorarium as compensation for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.​​​​​​​


  • Understand the benefits of Composite Warming
  • Identify materials needed for different matrix challenges
  • Understand technique options for direct restoration
  • Evaluate a direct restorative Case
  • Real life cases using some of these methods and materials





Your Instructor

Dr. Troy Schmedding was born and raised in Spokane, WA and graduated from the University of Puget Sound prior to getting his DDS at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

For 17 years Dr. Schmedding successfully maintained a thriving solo dental practice in Seattle, WA prior to relocating to California to pursue his interest in educating the future generation of dentists.

He currently holds a position as assistant professor in the Department of Integrated Reconstructive Dental Sciences at The University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

In addition to his pursuits in academia, Dr. Schmedding enjoys direct patient contact through his private dental practice in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Schmedding enjoys lecturing nationally, to his fellow colleagues, on topics ranging from advanced dental materials and products to complex restorative procedures confirming to the ever changing field of dentistry.

Dr. Schmedding has the distinction of having published articles both nationally and internationally regarding dental restorative materials and procedures.

Dr. Schmedding is a current member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is one of 450 dentists world-wide to be an accredited member with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

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