esthétika 2027 – 1 year course

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esthétika one-year-course with live event in Bern.

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10’000 CHF in a split-payment over 5 months with 2’000 CHF each month
9’500 CHF for onetime payment (500 CHF savings)

1 year to master your esthetic skills

The 1-year program is organized in a way, that you will have the best learning experience possible. It consists of pre-recorded lectures by Cristina Lopez and Raphael Wymann as well as live lectures of external speakers which will be broadcasted via ‘zoom’. During the zoom meetings you will have enough time to ask questions about the current topic.

In March there will be a ‘Live Event’ in Berne, where you will work on your clinical skills during the hands-on sessions as well as on your theoretical knowledge during the lectures.

Last but not least we want to see your results. We want to follow your improvement by discussing clinical situations throughout the year and seeing some of your best cases at the end of the year.

What you’ll get

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You will learn a modern, ethical and minimally invasive approach to esthetic dentistry.
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You will learn how to plan small as well as large full mouth rehabilitations with state of the art techniques. This will enable you to achieve predictable results.
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Our teachers will cover white and pink esthetics
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State of the art interdisciplinary orthodontic approach
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During the live event you will be able to work on your clinical & theoretical skills:
- direct anterior restorations
- direct posterior restorations
- photography
- ceramic veneers
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1-year mentoring
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Case discussions
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WhatsApp group access

Itinerary

Please note, that all time references are referring to the Swiss time zone (GMT +2).

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January 16th 2027
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February 6th 2027
15:00
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March 18th–21st 2027
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April 17th 2027
15:00
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May 29th 2027
15:00
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June 12th 2027
15:00
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Summer Break
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August 21st 2027
15:00
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September 4th 2027
15:00
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October 23rd 2027
15:00
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November 13th 2027
15:00
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December 11th 2027
15:30
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The program in detail

January 16th 2027 · 15:00 · Zoom

setting the foundation

introduction to esthétika

The January program sets the foundation for the year and combines pre-recorded learning with live online sessions.

Pre-recorded lectures on Treatment Planning and Dental Photography will be available in advance, allowing participants to prepare at their own pace. During the January Zoom meeting, these topics will be revisited in a dedicated live Q&A session, providing the opportunity to clarify concepts and discuss questions directly with the faculty.

The live lectures will include an Introduction to the 1-Year Program, presented by Hugh Byrne, Raphael Wymann and Cristina Lopez, outlining the philosophy, structure and objectives of the year ahead.

The January module will also introduce one of the central principles of the program: Ethics in Aesthetic Dentistry — exploring how patient-centered, responsible decision-making should guide aesthetic and restorative treatment from the very beginning.

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February 6th 2027 · 15:00 · Zoom

hard tissue & the bonding concept

February is a content-rich session, covering several fundamental concepts that will be essential for the clinical topics throughout the year.

The live lecture, presented by Cristina Lopez, will focus on Discolorations and their assessment and management in aesthetic dentistry.

4 pre-recorded lectures will be available in advance:

Isolation — Cristina Lopez
Hard Tissue Management — Hugh Byrne
Cracks — Raphael Wymann
Adhesion — Hugh Byrne

An extended live Q&A session will bring all these topics together, allowing participants to clarify concepts, discuss clinical protocols and explore their practical application.

As this is a particularly loaded session, the pre-recorded lectures are an important foundation for the upcoming year and will introduce principles that will be repeatedly applied and developed throughout the program.

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March 18th–21st 2027 · Berne, Switzerland

Live Event

4 days of teaching and hands-on

location: Berne, Switzerland – course location is Hotel Schweizerhof in Berne.
date: March 18th–21st 2027
during these 4 days: you will enjoy teaching and hands-on in this beautiful UNESCO world heritage city.

March 18th 2027

August Bruguera

ceramic veneers

August Bruguera is a highly renowned dental technician from Spain, specialized in aesthetic restorations and dental ceramics. He has over 30 years of experience and is the founder of Laboratorio Dental Bruguera in Barcelona. August has contributed significantly to dental education, frequently lecturing internationally and publishing on advanced restorative techniques. He has been honored with the SEPES Award for Excellence in Dental Technology (2015) and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Academy of Dental Ceramics (2019).

During his lecture he will talk about veneers done out of different ceramic restorations in the esthetic zone.

collaboration: Together with Cristina Lopez and Raphael Wymann you will be led through different techniques and cases on which they collaborated together.
food & beverages: During all teaching days at the Hotel Schweizerhof, lunch and coffee breaks are included and provided by the 5-star Hotel.
social dinner: On Friday evening (March 19th 2027) we will have our first social dinner overlooking Berne (in price included).

March 19th + 20th 2027

Agnè Malisauskiene

anterior direct composite

Agnè Malisauskiene is an internationally recognized clinician and educator with a strong focus on direct anterior composite restorations. She is a member of BioEmulation and an external lecturer in the MSc Program in Esthetic Dentistry at Goethe University Frankfurt. Her clinical work has received several awards, including ‘Best Esthetic Dentist’ in Lithuania 2023. Today, she travels worldwide to lecture and teach hands-on courses in aesthetic restorative dentistry.

The course follows a 2 + 1 day format: +1 day: approximately 8 hours of mandatory pre-recorded lectures, completed before the live course. 2 days: an intensive hands-on course in Bern on March 19–20. The pre-recorded theory creates the foundation, allowing the two live days to focus on clinical application and hands-on training.

lectures: She will lecture about her protocols as well as the fundamentally important steps of planning anterior esthetic composite cases.
hands-on training: Agnè will lead you step by step through her protocol and you will be able to learn everything during the live hands-on training.

March 21st 2027

Raphael Wymann

posterior direct composite

As a founding member of mimétika and a tutor at MAS Esthetic & Microinvasive Dentistry at the University of Geneva, Raphael Wymann knows that esthetic dentistry nowadays goes hand in hand with advanced adhesive dentistry. He will not only show you the minimally invasive esthetic approach of direct composites in the posterior, but also tips and tricks which lead to his efficient minimal adjustment concept (MAC) and long lasting composite restoration.

90 minutes recorded lecture: To get most out of this hands-on training, Raphael will provide a recorded lecture with the theoretical & practical knowledge, which you will need to know to fully benefit from the hands-on.
4.5 hours hands-on: During the hands-on you will be able to learn different direct composite techniques in the posterior as well as polishing steps to achieve a highly esthetic result.
08:00–12:30 (group 1) · 13:30–18:00 (group 2): On Sunday you will have a packed program. We will split the participants into 2 groups. Each group will have access to the posterior composite training with Raphael.

March 21st 2027

Cristina Lopez

dental photography

Photography plays a huge role in dentistry in general. Even more so in esthetic dentistry. It’s paramount during planning, executing and finalizing cases. The cherry on top are the pictures with an artistic touch.

During this hands-on course you will learn how to properly document your clinical work. You will be able to do so in a real clinical setting!

Cristina Lopez is head of the photography department at the MAS Esthetic & Microinvasive Dentistry program at the University of Geneva.

60 minutes recorded lecture: To get most out of this last day, we will provide a recorded lecture with the theoretical knowledge, which you will need to know to benefit from the hands-on.
teaching hands-on: You will learn the important steps of dental photography in a clinical setting at the clinic of Raphael Wymann.
08:00–12:30 (group 2) · 13:30–18:00 (group 1): On Sunday you will have a packed program. We will split the participants into 2 groups. Each group will have access to the dental photography training with Cristina.

Friday, March 19th 2027

Social Dinner

Restaurant ‘Nido sotto le stelle’ in the center of Berne is a charming and contemporary Italian dining spot known for its warm ambiance and exceptional cuisine. Situated on a rooftop, it offers stunning views of the city skyline, enhancing the dining experience with a unique and picturesque setting. The menu emphasizes fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, presenting innovative dishes that blend with modern culinary techniques.

Saturday, March 20th 2027

Social Dinner

Restaurant Kornhauskeller in Bern is a renowned dining establishment located in a historic building in the city center. The restaurant is housed in a former granary, built in the early 18th century, which gives it a unique and grand architectural character. With its high vaulted ceilings and impressive columns, the Kornhauskeller offers a majestic and atmospheric dining experience. The menu features a blend of traditional Swiss and international cuisine, with a focus on high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients. Located in the heart of Bern, it is a popular choice for food lovers seeking an exceptional culinary experience in a historic setting.

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April 17th 2027 · 15:00 · Zoom

Raphael Wymann

indirect posterior restorations

Live Zoom 60' + Q&A

During this lecture Raphael will give you all the necessary tools to not only plan and execute your indirect restorations, but he will also help you to understand the full decision tree from material choice to get successful longterm results.

It is an indirect lecture that will lead you to be able to master an indirect yet minimally invasive posterior restoration.

Covered techniques:

defect driven restorations
veneerlays
endocrowns
veneers in the posterior region. when, why and how?

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May 29th 2027 · 15:00 · Zoom

Julia Garcia Baeza

orthodontics

Live Zoom 60' + Q&A

Dr. Julia García Baeza is a highly experienced orthodontist, international lecturer and Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

Trained at the University of Pennsylvania and holding a PhD in Dentistry, awarded Cum Laude, she combines a strong academic background with extensive clinical experience.

Her expertise spans adult and interdisciplinary orthodontics, smile aesthetics, biomechanics, aligner therapy and orthognathic treatment.

She is exclusively dedicated to orthodontics in private practice in Madrid and is actively involved in postgraduate and advanced orthodontic education.

As an internationally recognized educator, she has lectured across Europe, North and Latin America, Asia and Africa.

Her course combines evidence-based concepts, sophisticated treatment planning and clinically applicable protocols, with a strong focus on achieving predictable, aesthetic outcomes in complex orthodontic cases.

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June 12th 2027 · 15:00 · Zoom

Clinical Review & Case Discussion

June marks an important milestone in the esthétika journey: time to look back at the first half of the year and reflect on the clinical progress made so far.

This highly interactive session will focus on participant case presentations, clinical discussions and an extensive Q&A, revisiting key concepts and challenges from the previous months.

Led by Cristina Lopez, Hugh Byrne and Raphael Wymann, the session is designed to encourage open discussion, exchange of experiences and constructive feedback.

Participants are strongly encouraged to bring and present their own clinical cases, including ongoing treatments, successes, difficulties and unanswered questions.

This session represents one of the core pillars of esthétika: following clinical development over time, learning from each other and translating knowledge into measurable progress in daily practice, before heading into the summer break.

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August 21st 2027 · 15:00 · Zoom

VDO & full-mouth rehabilitations

August is dedicated to one of the most exciting and challenging areas of restorative dentistry: VDO cases and full-mouth rehabilitations.

Raphael Wymann & Cristina Lopez will explore different treatment concepts and techniques, combining modern digital approaches with proven analogue workflows. Different philosophies will be presented and critically discussed, highlighting not only their possibilities but also their limitations.

The main focus will be on treatment planning, predictability and clinical execution: How can we simplify complex cases? How can we reduce risks? And how can we create a workflow that remains manageable in daily practice?

Expect plenty of practical tips, clinical cases and step-by-step strategies to approach large rehabilitations with greater confidence and control.

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September 4th 2027 · 15:00 · Zoom

Jaw Tracking & Advanced Restorative Concepts

The September program is complemented by two focused lectures: Raphael Wymann will present a pre-recorded lecture on restorative approach with Endodontically Treated Teeth (ETT), while Cristina Lopez will explore the principles and clinical application of BOPT.

September brings together digital innovation and advanced restorative dentistry, with a special focus on dynamic jaw tracking and its integration into complex rehabilitation.

Our guest speaker Dr. Marwane Salih graduated in Strasbourg, France, in 2018 and today runs his own private practice in Lyon, dedicated to aesthetic restorative dentistry, prosthodontics and full-mouth rehabilitations. Alongside his private practice, he is involved in patient care and research at the University in Lyon, with a particular focus on global rehabilitation and the management of rare diseases.

A MODJAW user since 2020, Marwane is among the early adopters of dynamic jaw tracking and has also been involved in university-based research with the technology. In this session, he will share his clinical experience with MODJAW, demonstrating how dynamic functional data can be integrated into everyday digital workflows and complex rehabilitations.

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October 23rd 2027 · 15:00 · Zoom

Benjamin Cortasse

pink esthetics

Live Zoom 60' + Q&A

Dr. Benjamin Cortasse is a graduate of the University of Montpellier. He continues his studies with obtaining a CES of Biomaterials, then a CES of Periodontology. He then obtained a University Postgraduate in Oral Implantology and a University Postgraduate in Maxillofacial Expertise.

He practices in private practice in Pernes les Fontaines in Provence and is a trainer in implantology and periodontology in various university degrees and private society.

Dr. Cortasse is part of an international group led by Dr. E. Van Dooren, which aims to develop new techniques and instruments around microsurgery, aesthetics, digital management and implantology. He is the author of many articles, and shares as a renowned national and international speaker, his passion within the profession.

During his lecture he will speak about the importance of the pink esthetics in high esthetic cases.

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November 13th 2027 · 15:00 · Zoom

Oscar Gonzalez Martin

Implants & prosthodontics in the esthetic zone

Live Zoom 90' + Q&A

Oscar González-Martín, DDS, PhD, MSc is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading clinicians in esthetic implant dentistry, renowned for combining periodontal, surgical and prosthodontic excellence.

Trained at the University of Pennsylvania and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, his academic career includes positions at UPenn, Harvard, Geneva and Complutense University of Madrid.

Today, he maintains an exclusive private practice in Madrid and serves as Scientific Chair of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry (IJED).

In this lecture, Oscar will share his approach to implant treatment in the esthetic zone, with particular emphasis on prosthodontic strategies, soft-tissue integration and achieving predictable, natural-looking outcomes.

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December 11th 2027 · 15:30 · Zoom