Dr. Caitlyn Tan

Dr. Caitlyn Tan is a keen advocate for adhesive dentistry and the founder of BONDED Malaysia. She received her doctoral degree at Manipal University (MUCM) in 2016, and subsequently pursued her specific interest in adhesive dentistry and dental implantology with Digital Dentistry Institute (USA), which earned her a Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).

Having completed the Biomimetic Dentistry Mastership in the Alleman Center of Biomimetic Dentistry (USA), she is eager in helping dentists practise minimally invasive dentistry. She believes that an adhesive approach to everyday restorative dentistry is the way forward to cutting less and preserving more, and regularly speaks at webinars and conferences, both in-person and online. She is also a Key Opinion Leader for Ribbond and Lecturer for Micerium and Aquacare. In 2022, her zeal for continuous education led her to found an educational institute, BONDED Malaysia to provide didactic training, hands on courses and mentorship for dentists in the region. These practices of learning and teaching have cemented her belief that a dental professional's life ought to be a dynamic and constant learning and relearning process.

Significant advancements in adhesive dentistry have expanded the armamentarium available to clinicians for restoring structurally compromised teeth. This presentation will delve into the science and clinical application of fiber in daily dentistry, exploring their role in enhancing the strength and longevity of dental restorations. Dr. Caitlyn Tan will walk us through the selection and utilization of both long fiber (such as Ribbond fiber) and short fiber-reinforced composites (such as EverX Flow and Posterior), emphasizing step-by-step clinical protocols and innovative techniques for restoring compromised dentition and cracked teeth.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the types of fiber-reinforced composites, including long and short fiber options
• Explore the clinical applications and benefits of fiber reinforcement in dental restorations
• Master step-by-step clinical protocols for the placement and utilization of long fiber-reinforced composites
• Gain insights into contemporary approaches for restoring structurally compromised teeth with enhanced predictability