No facebow?... no problem! - an evidence based guide to everyday occlusion (CPD-PICK02SEP15)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOcclusion and TMJOral and maxillofacial surgery
DescriptionA series of lectures interspersed with hands on elements looking at the history of modern occlusal theory. Evaluating the available evidence for occlusal management routine restorations, toothwear, fixed and removable prosthodontics in general dental practice. The course is suitable for anyone providing restorative dental treatment
Additional information

Paul and Andy have many years experience of teaching occlusion to undegraduate and postgraduate audiences. They both have a keen interest in hunting out the truth behind claims for occlusal therapy and provide a well balanced evidenced based approach to minimising occlusal problems in practice.

VenueRoom TBC, Forest and Vale Hotel, Pickering  View details
Date & timeWednesday 2 September 2015, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersPaul Franklin & Andrew Keeling  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Technician (£20.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours6:00
Cost£40.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims
  • To discuss occlusal theories from Bonwill to the current day
  • To use cases to discuss how to examine and plan the occlusal management for edentuous, partially dentate and fully dentate patients
  • To discuss how toothwear can be addressed in a pragmatic manner
  • To discuss how to get the occlusion right with crown and bridgework
Objectives

By the end of the course, the delegate should:

  • Have a good appreciation for our current theories on occlusal management based upon lessons from the past
  • Be able to examine a patient for potential sources of occlusal error occurring
  • Be able to plan to avoid introducing problems
  • Take away a few hints and tips for how to cope without a facebow