AGD Podcast host George J. Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, recently spoke with AGD2026 featured speaker and one of the one of the most respected names in esthetic and restorative dentistry, David Hornbrook, DDS, FAACD, FACE, FASDA. They discussed the evolution of dental materials over Hornbrook’s 36-year career in private practice — especially ceramics — and how clinical success depends more on proper occlusion management than material strength alone. He described his approach to full-mouth rehabilitation cases, including his philosophy of restoring anterior teeth first while leaving molars out of occlusion to allow for proper muscle function. 

Hornbrook graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry and has been in private practice in San Diego, California, for the past 36 years. He is a pioneer in live-patient esthetic dental treatment programs and was the founder and director of LVI, PAC~live, the Hornbrook Group and Clinical Mastery.

When you register for AGD2026 before the early bird deadline on April 30, you’ll automatically unlock 7 FREE CE credits for Hornbrook’s courses. This is your chance to learn from a diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry and a multiple lifetime achievement–award recipient at no extra cost. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!

Hornbrook has lectured internationally on all facets of dentistry, including porcelain veneers, implants, dental materials, occlusion and direct composites. He is the past editor of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s (AACD’s) journal, the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, and is an accredited fellow of the AACD. He is also a fellow and diplomate of the American Society of Dental Aesthetics and a fellow of the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics, and he was honored with lifetime achievement awards by the Crown Council and the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics.

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