Aesthetic Zirconia & Implant Restorations
1 Day Course with Hands-On Finishing
Course Dates:
March 27, 2026- El Segundo, CA
Patterson Dental: 185 S Douglas St, Suite100, El Segundo, CA
9:00 am- 3:30 pm PST
Learning Objectives:
Hands-on Finishing Portion:
•Blending e.max & Zirconia in the Smile Zone
Lecture Portion:
•Selecting Material: choosing between Zirconia & Ceramics
•Color Matching: Shade Selection & Blending Different Materials Together
•Implant Restorative CEREC™ Design Principals
•Implant Restorative Material Selection
•One Piece vs Two Piece Implant Restorations
•Bonding & Cementation Protocols for Zirconia
•Tibase Cementation Steps
Learning Metods:
Interactive mentoring with Dr. Klim
Multimedia presentation support with video over-the-shoulder applications
Hands-on finishing applications
Workbook syllabus with presentation highlights and references
There are no prerequisites for this course
Date & Location: March 27, 2026- Patterson Dental: 185 S Douglas St, Suite100, El Segundo, CA
Tuition:
Doctor: $995
Assistant: $495
(Assistants must be accompanied by doctor. Each attendee will have their own workstation)
See below for participation agreement and cancelation policy
9:00 am- 3:30 pm
Lunch Served
5 CE credits (Subject code: 610)
Instructor: James Klim, DDS (see below for bio)
Contact: Jenny Event Manager 844-375-5546
Details:
CADStar
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
1/1/2026 to 12/31/2029.
Provider ID# 373312 Cancelation Policy and Participation Agreement:
Cancelations after 90 days and up to 60 days prior to course date will be subject to refund minus value of reservation deposit of $595 per doctor and $295 per assistant. No refund will be issued after 60 days prior to course date.
Instructor: James Klim, DDS, FAGD, AAACD
Dr. Klim is an internationally recognized speaker, author, manufacture consultant, beta tester, and teacher of biofunctional and aesthetic CAD/CAM dentistry.
With over 30 years of clinical experience working with all-ceramic restorative dentistry, Dr. Klim is known for passing on sound clinical understanding and techniques about integrating restorative protocols to the digital platform with predictable results. He is passionate about sharing tools and templates that will assist other CEREC users with their success and satisfaction in the CAD/CAM restorative theater.
Graduating Summa cum Laude, valedictorian, from Loma Linda University in 1984, Dr. Klim has been awarded high academic recognition by the Alpha Omega Fraternity and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Society and has received the Prince Award from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.
Dr. Klim has been awarded fellowships from the Academy of General Dentistry and Academy of Dental-Facial Esthetics. He is an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Currently, Dr. Klim practices and teaches in Santa Rosa, California, and is the founder and director of the Klim Institute CADStar™ CEREC Training Center, and hosts the international cadstar.tv online CEREC training (has been viewed in over 150 countries).
With several years teaching post-graduate levels in functional and aesthetic dentistry, he is now using this experience as one of the most sought after educators in CAD/CAM dentistry. His knowledge and practical clinical experience will mentor the CEREC oriented office with further digital integration and clinical applications.