Demystifying complete dentures (PO200112)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOther
DescriptionThis course will enable the general dental practitioner to achieve predictable, functional and aesthetic complete dentures every time.
Additional informationThe speaker will demystify complete denture construction and will provide an insight into the various techniques which may be employed to optimise retention and stability of complete dentures. By the end of the course, delegates will be able to understand the underlying anatomy of prosthetic impressions, recognise the advantages and disadvantages of widely available impression materials, identify the common errors in jaw registration and know how to combine art and science using modern materials to achieve a successful treatment outcome.

Many myths will be dispelled and delegates will also learn how to communicate effectively with the dental laboratory.

Attending this course will provide evidence to demonstrate compliance with some of the requirements of CQC outcome 1: respecting and involving people who use services, CQC outcome 2: consent to care and treatment, CQC outcome 4: care and welfare of people who use services, CQC outcome 6: co-operating with other providers, CQC outcome 8: cleanliness and infection control, CQC outcome 11: safety, availability and suitability of equipment, CQC outcome 12: requirements relating to workers, CQC outcome 13: staffing, CQC outcome 14: supporting workers and CQC outcome 21: records.

This course is intended for General Dental Practitioners and Clinical Dental Technicians.
VenueDental Academy, Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeFriday 20 January 2012, 09:00 to 16:45
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£28.00
Aims
  1. To understand the underlying anatomy of prosthetic impressions
  2. To learn about recent developments in impression techniques and materials
  3. To understand the common errors in jaw registration and learn strategies to deal with problem cases
  4. To enable the clinician to communicate effectively with the dental laboratory