JEFF BRUCIA

Dr. Brucia is a graduate of the University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry where he is currently an Assistant Professor of Dental Practice. He is practicing Esthetic and Restorative dentistry full time in San Francisco, California. Dr. Brucia is the chair of the FACE occlusion study club where he directs all clinical education. He is the 2011 recipient of the Gordon J. Christensen Recognition Lecturer Award and the 2021 recipient of the Goldstein Burning Bush award for excellence in dental education. In 2010, Dr. Brucia was elected a fellow in the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and served as the 2023 President. In 2025, he completed a 1-year clinical research training program from Stanford University medical school. In 2025, The AAED created the Jeff J. Brucia, DDS leadership award that may be presented to an individual that has displayed exceptional leadership skills and service to the Academy and named him the first recipient. He has also been selected by Dentistry Today as one of the top clinicians in dental continuing education for the last 25+ years.

N E X T

OVERCOMING CLINICAL CHALLENGES IN A RESTORATIVE DENTAL PRACTICE
USING TECHNIQUES TO MASTER THE ADHESIVE INTERFACE.

LECTURE

Balancing a busy day in private practice with the many different materials and techniques we are all exposed to can be confusing, frustrating and overwhelming. Accurate diagnosis, proper material selection and great clinical skills are critical for achieving the best possible result. Minimally invasive procedures have proven to provide predictable and long-lasting results when the very best techniques are applied. This fast-paced lecture will review the adhesive science and showcase several clinical cases to demonstrate the possibilities.