Dr. Sonny H. Burias

• Graduate Dentistry at the University of the East College of Dentistry in 1992
• Has broad experiences in the field of Esthetic dentistry.
• Had formal and hands-on training in composite and esthetic restorative materials at the Research and Development Center, Kerr Sybron in Orange County, California, USA in 2001.
• An attendee of CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) program at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in April 2006 on Restorative and Prosthodontic dentistry
• Frequent lecturer of essential ideas in Esthetic Dentistry, Precise Tooth Preparation, Case Presentation and Analysis at the Philippine Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ( PAED ESTHETIC 101 course ) , different dental chapters, Philippine Annual Dental Convention, and internationally since 1998
• Clinical advisor and KOL (Key Opinion Leader) for Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry ( MiCD ) Philippines and Shofu Inc. Singapore Branch since 2010
• Passed the Western Regional Examination Board (WREB) in USA for California Dental Licensure in 2008.
• Founding and Active Member of the Philippine Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (PAED) since 1996 and Past President (2010-2012)
• Pioneered and completed the Post-Graduate Esthetic Curriculum at University of California Los Angeles ( UCLA School of Dentistry ) in October 2011.
• Vice President International of Asian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAAD) 2021-23
• COO / Esthetic Dentist METRO DENTAL group of practice 2009-2012
• CEO/ Esthetic Dentist GAOC 2012-2014

Dentistry has undergone a revolution in the past years, not only with the new materials but also with different techniques and approach towards different case, and as ceramic materials for dentistry evolve and as patient's demand for esthetic restorations increases, practitioners must also adopt and keep up with the improving innovations and increasing expectations from the patients who are now much more aware and conscious of their dental needs.

The criteria for tooth preparation, defects, trauma and caries as well as the basic definition of cavity preparation remain unchanged over the last few years. However, the physical preparation design for the replacement of natural tooth structure and the existing restorations especially on the “anterior esthetic zone” has been continuously altered as scientific advances occur.

The topic will discuss the transition of analogue treatment planning and preparation to digital treatment planning. Dentists will be able to efficiently provide the best treatment solution to satisfy the patients’ esthetic demands as well as longevity of the fixed restorations