Principles of Basic Occlusion (DWD04JULY2026)

AvailabilityOnly 10 places available  Add to basket
SubjectOcclusion
DescriptionAn interactive day of seminars/lectures and case based discussions discussing the principles of basic occlusion and its relevance to every day restorative dentistry.
Additional information

GDC registered

VenueMiddletons, York  View details
Date & timeSaturday 4 July 2026, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturersRahat Ali & Stephanie King  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Therapist (£40.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA
CPD hours6:00
Cost£80.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

The aim of this course is discuss a number of clinical scenarios, with hands-on articulation of casts, where an appreciation of the occlusion helped to ensure a successful outcome when providing direct and indirect restorations and prosthodontics.

Objectives
  1. To discuss the relevance of the “ideal occlusion” in restorative dentistry and to discuss methods of recording the occlusion.
  2. To discuss when to conform or reorganise an occlusion and to discuss articulator selection and how to record a facebow transfer.
  3. To show how articulator settings can be set to aid the clinician and optimise clinical efficiency.
Learning outcomes
  1. Use the information learnt to improve their knowledge of occlusal terminology.
  2. Be more confident in assessing and recording an occlusion.
  3. Appreciate when it may be appropriate to conform or reorganise an existing occlusal scheme.