Mercury Free Fillings

If you have a cavity that needs a filling, the days of using the old silver mercury laced filling is a thing of the past. Technology has really made remarkable improvements in the quality and longevity of tooth colored fillings. In 2008, Dr. Michael White completed an extensive program which trains dentists on how to achieve remarkable life like color and contours of natural teeth, when using tooth colored filling material. This is a 5 day program offered from Dr. Neal Fahl Jr. in Curitiba South America. Dr. Fahl is arguably one of the world authorities in the field of mastering anterior composite tooth colored fillings. Dr. White spent over 40 hours with hands on training and had to present his final restorations for review with other members attending and Dr. Fahl during this very special event.

Newton Fahl Jr. DDS

Dr. Newton Fahl Jr. is director of the Fahl Art & Science in Aesthetic Dentistry Institute in Curitiba, Brazil where he conducts hands-on and live patient courses on direct and indirect adhesive restorations. Dr. Fahl received his DDS degree from Londrina State University, Brazil, in 1987. In 1989 he received the Certificate in Operative Dentistry and Master of Science degree from the University of Iowa, USA. After returning to Brazil, he settled in Curitiba, where he maintains a private practice emphasizing esthetic and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Fahl is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED), and founding member and past-president of the Brazilian Society of Aesthetic Dentistry (BSAD). He is director of the Fahl Art & Science in Aesthetic Dentistry Institute in Curitiba, Brazil where he conducts hands-on and live patient courses on direct and indirect adhesive restorations.

Dr. White has fond memories of that week in South America. Occasionally he will ask for the “Brazil Instrument” when talking with his dental assistants.