KEYS TO PROVIDING CHILDREN BEAUTIFUL SMILES WITH ZIRCONIA CROWNS
LAREE JOHNSON
Dr. E. LaRee Johnson is a board-certified pediatric dentist and honors graduate of the University of Tennessee. She completed her Master of Science degree and pediatric dentistry residency at the University of North Carolina and holds a leadership certificate from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She serves as adjunct faculty at both the University of North Carolina and East Carolina University.
She is a fellow of the International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists, and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Johnson is a past president of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and serves as Chief Dental Director for Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers nationwide. She is also a sedation site and provider evaluator for the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners.
Dr. Johnson has practiced pediatric dentistry for nearly 26 years and is the founder of Carolina Pediatric Dentistry in Raleigh, NC. She lectures internationally on clinical pediatric topics, practice management, and wellness. She is also a certified yoga instructor, endurance athlete, and devoted wife and mother.
KEYS TO PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH BEAUTIFUL SMILES USING ZIRCONIA CROWNS
In today’s appearance-focused society, children face pressure to look a certain way—making aesthetic dental restorations more important than ever. Parents increasingly view their children’s dental work as a reflection of their parenting and seek solutions that preserve both their child’s smile and confidence.
Composite resins may be sufficient in select cases, but for large lesions, presence of erosion, wear, subgingival margins, or high caries risk, zirconia crowns provide superior durability and aesthetics. This course will address common misconceptions—such as the necessity of pulpotomies or general anesthesia for zirconia crown placement—and offer systematic, efficient preparation techniques to help clinicians provide predictable, high-quality care. Participants will leave empowered to deliver restorations that are as compassionate as they are invisible.