Understanding Partial Dentures:
Classification, Design and Materials

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course will take a deep dive into the Kennedy/Applegate system for classifying partial denture cases, the fundamental components of partial dentures, design strategies for various oral situations and the materials available for partial dentures.

Audience: Dentists, Dental Assistants, Hygienists, Technicians

Recommended Pre-requisite: None

Format

Self-Instruction, Pre-recorded Lecture

Subject

670 Removable Prosthodontics

Speaker

Tramain Watkins, CDT

Release Date

03/11/25

Expiry/Re-evaluation 

03/11/28

Credit

1 CEU

Course Fee

FREE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
■ Utilize Kennedy classifications to achieve the goals of each partial denture case 
■ Identify each component of a partial denture 
■ Understand the indications and contraindications of current partial materials

Tramain Watkins, CDT

DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC EDUCATION
Tramain Watkins has been working in the dental laboratory industry for more than 30 years. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College in Issaquah, WA as class valedictorian, he has gained extensive experience in all aspects of fixed and removable restorations, with an emphasis on implant supported and retained restorations. He has also has provided clinical support for case planning, troubleshooting and implant placement. He has trained other technicians in all aspects of dental technology and has written and lectured on several aspects of restorative dentistry.

CE CREDIT:
Participants must view the pre-recorded lecture in its entirety and complete both the survey and quiz. Once all components are finished, the CE Certificate will be unlocked and available for download.

QUESTIONS:
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SPEAKER DISCLOSURE:

This speaker is employed by National Dentex for the production or delivery of course content. Speakers do not receive compensation for additional viewings of recorded materials. Any additional disclosures regarding potential commercial bias will be provided by the speaker at the beginning of the presentation. This disclosure does not imply that the information presented is biased or of lesser quality.