Dr Stephen Phelan

Dr Stephen Phelan Providing dental Implant, aesthetic and rehabilitation treatments in Oakville, Ontario Dr. Stephen Phelan lives in Oakville with his children Kyleigh and Jack.

Dr. Stephen Phelan has a full time dental practice in Oakville, Ontario where he uses the techniques that are taught in his seminars on a daily basis to treat his patients. He is very passionate about dental education and has started aYouTube channel to get the message out about how fun modern dentistry can be. He has lectured locally and internationally on the subject of occlusion, esthetic, implant and restorative dentistry. He graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1992, and is one of only 300 dentists worldwide to have received Accredited Member status in the prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Phelan is also one of a very small percentage of dentists to have passed this process on the first attempt. Dr. Phelan has spent hundreds of hours training with some of the best dental educators in the world including Drs. John Kois, Frank Spear, Peter Dawson, Dennis Tarnow, Daniel Buser, Jimmy Eubank, Jeff Morley, Bill Strupp, Buddy Mopper and Newton Fahl. Dr. Phelan is also a member of the Canadian Dental Association, Ontario Dental Association, and the ITI.

29-Year Success Story: Lower Porcelain Veneers Still Going Strong! 🦷✨These updated photos were captured this summer duri...
08/27/2025

29-Year Success Story: Lower Porcelain Veneers Still Going Strong! 🦷✨
These updated photos were captured this summer during a routine hygiene visit - and these Empress veneers were placed way back in 1996!
When I bonded these nearly three decades ago, I never imagined they’d still look this incredible. The margins remain really good, and honestly? I’m wondering if we’ll hit the 35-year mark or beyond.
The secret to longevity: Conservative preparation preserving plenty of enamel for optimal bonding + precise fit and occlusion design= exceptional long-term results
This case continues to remind me why meticulous technique matters so much in our profession.
Question for my fellow dentists: What’s the longest you’ve had porcelain veneers last in your practice? Drop your record in the comments! 👇

FREE Webinar Today: Predictable VDO System for Severe Wear & Deep Overbite CasesAre you struggling with restorative trea...
07/31/2025

FREE Webinar Today: Predictable VDO System for Severe Wear & Deep Overbite Cases

Are you struggling with restorative treatment on patients with severe wear and deep overbites?

Join me tonight at 8PM for a free webinar teaching a simple-to-follow system for altering or restoring vertical dimension in severe wear and deep overbite patients - something you can predictably implement in your practice.

This presentation features 3 detailed case studies from severe wear and deep overbite patients successfully treated in my practice over the past 25 years.

You'll learn:
🦷 The one thing you never want to do when you alter the vertical dimension
🦷 Three different options to alter the vertical and when to use each
🦷 How to predict if your patient can tolerate an alteration to the vertical dimension
🦷 How to design anterior guidance to work with your new vertical dimension ...and much more!

BONUS: Live webinar attendees receive my NEW Diagnostic Wax-Up Instructions PDF with clinical photographs at the 5-minute mark.

Register now: https://courses.phelandentalseminars.com/vdo-webinar

VDO Webinar This Week.Are you struggling with restorative treatment on patients with severe wear and deep overbites?Join...
07/31/2025

VDO Webinar This Week.

Are you struggling with restorative treatment on patients with severe wear and deep overbites?

Join me this Thursday at 8PM Eastern for a free webinar teaching a simple-to-follow system for altering or restoring vertical dimension in severe wear and deep overbite patients - something you can predictably implement in your practice.

This presentation features 3 detailed case studies from severe wear and deep overbite patients successfully treated in my practice over the past 25 years.

You'll learn:
🦷 The one thing you never want to do when you alter the vertical dimension
🦷 Three different options to alter the vertical and when to use each
🦷 How to predict if your patient can tolerate an alteration to the vertical dimension
🦷 How to design anterior guidance to work with your new vertical dimension ...and much more!

BONUS: Live webinar attendees receive my NEW Diagnostic Wax-Up Instructions PDF with clinical photographs at the 5-minute mark.

Register now: https://courses.phelandentalseminars.com/vdo-webinar

✨ Beautiful, natural-looking porcelain veneers with conservative preparations. In an age of digital dentistry, these han...
07/05/2025

✨ Beautiful, natural-looking porcelain veneers with conservative preparations. In an age of digital dentistry, these hand-layered feldspathic veneers showcase the timeless artistry of traditional craftsmanship by master ceramist Harald Heindl. Using old-school analog techniques, each veneer is meticulously hand-crafted for truly personalized results. Swipe through to see the ceramics, preparations, impressions, and different angles of this exceptional artistry.

Great catching up with the MAN at the ODA meeting last week. I’m blinded by his ⌚️ 🤩 watch envy 🤣🤣
05/13/2025

Great catching up with the MAN at the ODA meeting last week. I’m blinded by his ⌚️ 🤩 watch envy 🤣🤣

🦷 Final Lower Restorations – Full-Mouth Rehab Case Update 🦷Following up on the provisional phase, I’m now sharing the fi...
04/11/2025

🦷 Final Lower Restorations – Full-Mouth Rehab Case Update 🦷

Following up on the provisional phase, I’m now sharing the final lower restorations for this full-mouth rehabilitation case. These restorations include a combination of layered e.max veneers and onlay veneers, and monolithic molar zirconia crowns beautifully crafted by master ceramist Harald Heindl to deliver both esthetics and durability.
📸 You’ll also see photos of the finished lower with upper provisionals, along with the lower preparations. The provisionals played a key role in refining both the occlusion and smile design prior to final ceramics.
🔜 Next up: completing the final upper restorations—stay tuned for the full case outcome.

7-Day Post-Op Results – Upper Full-Arch RehabilitationHere are the 7-day post-op photos following an upper full-arch reh...
03/29/2025

7-Day Post-Op Results – Upper Full-Arch Rehabilitation

Here are the 7-day post-op photos following an upper full-arch rehabilitation case.
Treatment included:
* Laser gingivectomy
* Core build-ups for structurally compromised teeth
* 14 layered zirconia crowns to open the vertical and restore worn, eroded teeth
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The ceramics were crafted by master ceramist Harald Heindl. Each restoration was layered on the facial for esthetics and kept monolithic at the occlusal contacts for strength and longevity.
This patient has large masseter muscles and a very high bite force, which directly influenced both the restorative design and material selection.

We also lengthened the upper teeth to enhance tooth display, whitened the lower arch, and completed targeted injection molding using Filtek Supreme on five lower teeth to address wear and erosion. These steps improved both esthetics and occlusal stability.

Which of these Three Full-Mouth Rehabilitation Cases would challenge you the most?
Swipe through 3 FMR Case Studies I’ll...
03/28/2025

Which of these Three Full-Mouth Rehabilitation Cases would challenge you the most?

Swipe through 3 FMR Case Studies I’ll be breaking down step-by-step in my FREE webinar: The Full Mouth Rehab Playbook. Full-mouth rehabilitation is one of the most complex and demanding areas of dentistry. Achieving predictable, long-term success requires a clear, strategic approach—especially when facing challenges like occlusal instability, force-related complications, and vertical dimension loss.
Join my new webinar and you’ll learn the exact system or playbook I use to plan, restore, and manage complex FMR cases in my practice the last 30 years.
Join this webinar:
·      Learn my step-by-step approach

·      See the full case studies

·      Discover proven strategies you can apply right away
 
Register today at:
👉 https://courses.phelandentalseminars.com/fmr-webinar
 (Link also in my bio )

Full-Mouth Rehabilitation: Provisional RestorationsHere’s a look at the provisional restorations from a recent Full-Mout...
01/28/2025

Full-Mouth Rehabilitation: Provisional Restorations
Here’s a look at the provisional restorations from a recent Full-Mouth Rehabilitation case I prepared.
🔹 Clinical Challenges:
This patient presented with severe erosion, attrition, a deep overbite, and significant loss of vertical dimension, with the lower incisors worn almost to the gum line.
🔹 Treatment Plan:
✔️ I referred the patient to Dr. Naheed Mohamed, a periodontist, for crown lengthening to allow us to preserve the natural teeth without the need for endodontics or dental implants.
✔️ A diagnostic wax-up was created by master ceramist Harald Heindl, which guided the new vertical dimension for both the direct composite resin onlays and the provisional restorations.
✔️ Opened the vertical dimension using direct composite resin onlays on the upper molars and one bicuspid.
✔️ Provisional restorations were placed in harmony with the new vertical dimension, allowing us to evaluate function and esthetics before final restorations.
💡 Educational Insight for Dentists:
This case was featured in the December 2024 Occlusion Design webinar, where I walked members through the step-by-step fabrication of direct composite resin onlays with clinical videos to enhance the learning experience. Cases like this are exactly what I share in our monthly Occlusion Design webinars, providing detailed insights into advanced restorative techniques.
📸 For Dentists: How do you approach severe erosion and deep overbites in your cases? Let’s discuss in the comments!
🦷 For Patients: If you’re experiencing worn, eroded teeth or bite issues and want to explore advanced restorative options, contact my practice for a consultation. Visit PhelanDental.com to learn more!

🦷 Provisional Restorations in Full-Mouth Rehab 🦷Some Case Details for my Dentist Friends: This full-mouth rehabilitation...
01/18/2025

🦷 Provisional Restorations in Full-Mouth Rehab 🦷
Some Case Details for my Dentist Friends: This full-mouth rehabilitation case involved opening the vertical dimension and enhancing tooth display to improve both function and esthetics.

🔹 Treatment Plan:
✔️ Combination of veneer, onlay veneer, and crown preparations
✔️ Designed to re-establish anterior guidance for long-term occlusal stability
✔️ Custom provisional restorations placed immediately after preparation

⏳ Key Learning Point: Provisional restorations are essential for evaluating esthetics, function, and patient adaptation before finalizing the case. Over the next week, the gingival tissue will stabilize, improving overall integration.

📸 I’ll be sharing the final restorations soon! What’s your biggest challenge when working with provisionals in full-mouth cases? Let’s discuss in the comments! ⬇️

I haven’t been posting too much this year. Today is the day. The 3rd and final surgery of my ulcerative colitis journey....
06/21/2024

I haven’t been posting too much this year. Today is the day. The 3rd and final surgery of my ulcerative colitis journey. It has been a bit of an ordeal since I became sick in September but I’m feeling strong and resilient and ready to beat this and move on to my next chapter. Enjoy each day everyone. Every day is a blessing.

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