Jul 30
/
Dr. Dennis Hartlieb
Clinican's Choice Contours Finishing and Polishing Discs
Clinician's Choice Contours Finishing and Polishing Discs
Dr. Dennis Hartlieb takes you through a product review of the Contours Finishing and Polishing Discs from Clinicians Choice. He shares practical tips for contouring and polishing dental composites, emphasizing how choosing the right disc size and speed, understanding line angles, and checking for imperfections can make a big difference.
Dr. Hartlieb highlights what makes the Contours Disc System stand out, like its ease of use, color coding and the smooth finish they deliver. He also demonstrates how different grits and sizes work to perfect facial and marginal ridges, making it easier for you to get great results every time.
You can check out this product over at Clinician's Choice.
Write your awesome label here.
-
In this product review you'll see:
-
1:00 Overview of the Discs and Mandrel
-
3:45 Contouring with the coarse disc
-
8:30 Medium coarse disc
-
15:11 Polishing with the fine disc
-
18:00 Trying the superfine disc on the facial embrasures
-
18:45 Final results
Dennis Hartlieb, DDS, AAACD
Dr. Hartlieb is the founder & CEO of Dental Online Training. Dr. Hartlieb is an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), a Member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and he runs a full-time cosmetic and restorative practice in Chicago.
Dr. Hartlieb is the host of the Dental Online Training Sharecast which you can find wherever you listen to podcasts.
Dr. Hartlieb is the host of the Dental Online Training Sharecast which you can find wherever you listen to podcasts.
Join 5,000+ dentists who get monthly restorative dentistry tips

Our vision is to provide online continuing education workshops and mentorship that are comprehensive for dentists learning at all career levels. DOT is developed for dentists that love to learn online.
CONNECT
Materials Included
Light Brown tints, Enamelize, Unfilled Resin Flexidiscs, Flexibuffs 1/2", #1 artist’s brush, Silicone Polishing Points, IPC Off Angle Short Titanium Coated Composite Instrument
Materials Needed, not Included
- Loupes
Follow along
You are Registered
We’re excited to have you join us! You’ll receive email reminders at with the link to join this event.
If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to us at dot@dothandson.com—we’re here to help!
Day 1 (8 - 4 pm CST)
-
Erosion and wear – the why and the how
-
Adding length to teeth – when is it safe
-
Opening VDO to compensate for lost tooth structure – where to begin
-
Records visit and key points you need to understand before you start
-
The smile – the 7 strategic points to consider when evaluating the smile
-
Anterior tooth shape, morphology
-
Clinical case review
-
Upper Putty matrix construction
-
Build lingual incisal wall with putty matrix #6 - #11/ Upper anteriors
-
Full contour build-up #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, shape and polish/ Upper anteriors
Day 2 (8 - 2 pm CST)
-
Who – which patients are candidates
-
Why – explaining to patients the value of the prototype
-
How – step-by-step techniques to maximize predictability, efficiency and success
-
Getting to Yes: conversations with patients about esthetic and reconstructive dentistry
-
The ‘Smile Preview’ – techniques to show the possibilities
-
Lower Putty matrix construction
-
Build lingual incisal wall with putty matrix #22 - #27 / lower anteriors
-
Build-up #22 - #27, shape and polish / lower anteriors
-
Build-up lower occlusal posteriors
-
Demonstration of Smile Preview