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Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital
Faculty
Learn directly from internationally recognised prosthodontists with decades of combined clinical and academic experience in veneers, esthetic and digital dentistry.
Dr. Faysal Succaria
Consultant Prosthodontist, UAE
Dr. Faysal Succaria is an American Board-Certified Prosthodontist and Consultant based in the UAE. He completed his advanced specialty training in Prosthodontics and Dental Materials at Boston University, a background that bridges clinical precision with a deep understanding of the science behind the materials.
With more than a decade of experience leading hands-on workshops in veneers and indirect restorations, Dr. Succaria’s teaching is grounded in years of full-time academia. He previously served as the Program Director of the Prosthodontics program at the Boston University Institute in Dubai, where he shaped the training of future specialists. Today, he balances private practice with a commitment to clinical education, focusing on simplifying complex restorative principles into practical, chairside techniques for every dentist.
Prof. Hani Tohme
Specialist Prosthodontist, Lebanon
Prof. Hani Tohme is an expert in prosthodontics, esthetic dentistry, and digital dental technologies. He earned his DDS from Saint Joseph University of Beirut in 1995, completed a Master’s degree in Prosthodontics and Esthetic Dentistry with honors in 1999, and received a Ph.D. in Biomaterials in 2022. He has held leading academic roles at Saint Joseph University, including Head of the Removable Prosthodontics Department, and he currently heads the Department of Digital Dentistry, Artificial Intelligence, and Evolving Technologies. In private practice in Mtayleb, Lebanon, he delivers care using advanced digital workflows and modern technologies.
Prof. Tohme is Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Lebanese Society of Prosthodontics, an ITI Fellow, and Director of the Zahle ITI Study Club. He is also a Key Opinion Leader for 3Shape and Straumann, a member of the Digital Dentistry Society in Lebanon, and an international lecturer and published researcher in prosthodontics, implantology, and digital dentistry.
Dr. Ahmad Shahin
Consultant Prosthodontist, Jordan
Dr. Ahmad is a Prosthodontist with advanced training from Jordan University of Science and Technology, holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) and a Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry. He is Jordanian Board certified in Prosthodontics and a Member of the Faculty of Dentistry (MFD-RCSI) at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
His clinical expertise includes fixed and removable prosthodontics, dental implants and bone grafting, full mouth rehabilitation, ceramic veneers, and cosmetic dentistry including digital smile design. He also provides diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders, maxillary sinus lifting, soft tissue grafting, digital planning with computer-guided implant placement, and teeth extraction with immediate implant placement.
Program
The program is split into theory, phantom head training and live patient clinical training. These aspects of the program are delivered in modules.
Theory (49 hours) & Phantom Head Training (55 hours)
Equivalent to 13 days · 104 hours total
Module 1
15–17 Jan 2027
3 Days
Module 2
TBD
3 Days
Module 3
TBD
4 Days
Module 4
TBD
3 Days
Live Patient Clinical Training
Equivalent to 10 days · 81 hours total
Modules 5 – 10
Dates TBD
20 veneers per participant on live patient(s) · supervision and mentoring throughout
Key Topics
The curriculum covers the full veneer workflow — from diagnosis and smile design to preparation, cementation and long-term maintenance.
01
Veneers Overview & Treatment Planning
Foundations, indications, and structuring a predictable case workflow.
02
Case Selection & Indications
Prep vs minimal-prep vs no-prep decision-making.
03
Veneer Options
Porcelain (feldspathic, lithium disilicate), zirconia, composite, and no-prep.
04
Smile Design Fundamentals & Facial Analysis
Esthetic principles tied to facial proportions and patient expectations.
05
Managing Diastema, Rotations & MI Strategies
Minimally invasive solutions for common esthetic challenges.
06
Dental Photography Essentials
Capturing veneer cases for diagnosis, lab communication and documentation.
07
Shade Selection & Shade Mapping
Reproducible techniques for accurate color matching.
08
Digital Wax-Up Planning & Mock-Up Protocols
From digital design to chairside try-in and patient validation.
09
Lab Communication
Building a clear, repeatable workflow with your dental laboratory.
10
Preparation Designs & Reduction Guidelines
Incisal wrap vs no-wrap and conservative reduction principles.
11
Isolation & Soft Tissue Management
Rubber dam and retraction techniques for predictable bonding.
12
Impression Techniques
Conventional impressions and digital intraoral scanning.
13
Temporization Techniques
Esthetic, functional and protective provisional veneers.
14
Try-In & Cementation Workflows
Surface treatment, bonding protocols and curing strategies.
15
Complications, Maintenance & Occlusion
Long-term outcomes, troubleshooting and occlusal considerations.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
✓
Understand smile design principles, case selection, and ethical treatment planning using digital tools.
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Develop skills in records, photography, and digital smile design for diagnosis and communication.
✓
Master tooth preparation, material selection, bonding protocols, and lab communication.
✓
Learn accurate impression techniques (conventional and digital) and manage common errors.
✓
Fabricate and manage provisionals for function, aesthetics, and treatment guidance.
✓
Integrate veneers into full-mouth rehabilitation and understand occlusion and vertical dimension.
✓
Gain knowledge of ceramics, adhesives, and cementation techniques for optimal outcomes.
✓
Ensure proper veneer insertion, post-operative care, and long-term maintenance with complication management.
Key Topics
The curriculum covers the full veneer workflow — from diagnosis and smile design to preparation, cementation and long-term maintenance.
Veneers Overview & Treatment Planning
Foundations, indications, and structuring a predictable case workflow.
Case Selection & Indications
Prep vs minimal-prep vs no-prep decision-making.
Veneer Options
Porcelain (feldspathic, lithium disilicate), zirconia, composite, and no-prep.
Smile Design Fundamentals & Facial Analysis
Esthetic principles tied to facial proportions and patient expectations.
Managing Diastema, Rotations & MI Strategies
Minimally invasive solutions for common esthetic challenges.
Dental Photography Essentials
Capturing veneer cases for diagnosis, lab communication and documentation.
Shade Selection & Shade Mapping
Reproducible techniques for accurate color matching.
Digital Wax-Up Planning & Mock-Up Protocols
From digital design to chairside try-in and patient validation.
Lab Communication
Building a clear, repeatable workflow with your dental laboratory.
Preparation Designs & Reduction Guidelines
Incisal wrap vs no-wrap and conservative reduction principles.
Isolation & Soft Tissue Management
Rubber dam and retraction techniques for predictable bonding.
Impression Techniques
Conventional impressions and digital intraoral scanning.
Temporization Techniques
Esthetic, functional and protective provisional veneers.
Try-In & Cementation Workflows
Surface treatment, bonding protocols and curing strategies.
Complications, Maintenance & Occlusion
Long-term outcomes, troubleshooting and occlusal considerations.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Key Facts & Benefits
At a glance
- Program starts on 15 January 2027
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA) approved (Ref: DHA/MERD/AC/26/0068), aligned with the “Standards for Dental Veneers Program” fulfilling the “Scope of Practice and Core Competencies for General and Specialist Dentist”; issued on 25 Dec 2023 and effective from 25 Feb 2024
- 20 veneers per participant performed on live patient(s), with clinical training hosted at Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital. Patients will be provided (participants may bring their own if they wish, and only after receiving approval from the Program Director)
- Supervision and mentoring provided during live patient clinical days
- Program format: modular program including theory, phantom head training and live patient clinical training
- Payment in instalments available
Location
- Phantom head training: CAPP Training Institute, The Greens, Dubai, UAE
- Live patient clinical training: Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, DHCC, Dubai, UAE
What is included in the price
- All inclusive price
- No hidden costs
- All materials included
- Lab work included
- Malpractice insurance included
- Patients and clinical support included
Who should attend & eligibility requirements
- Suitable for dentists with little or no veneer experience, and for dentists who want to strengthen clinical confidence through real-life cases
- GP and Specialist dentists allowed only
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience
- Must hold a valid DHA license or license from another regulatory authority
Ethics and independence
- Non-commercial, non-sponsored educational program
- Evidence-based education with no commercial influence