Diagnosis and management of tooth wear (with hands-on) (BE131224)

Mr Neil Nathwani is Associate Clinical Professor in restorative dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute. He is the Deputy Programme Director of the Restorative Dental Practice MSc at the Eastman. Neil has worked in both NHS and private practice for the last 16 years and currently works in specialist practices where he accepts referrals from general dental practitioners. He was a specialist clinical tutor at Guys and St Thomas hospital for 3 years prior to his current UCL Eastman post. Neil played an active role in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates. Neil currently teaches postgraduates on the MSc course as well as other short courses.

Registration from 08:45. Start time : 09:15

Timings for the morning break, 40 minute lunchbreak and a very short afternoon break will be determined by the needs of the attendees.

Reflection and evaluation: 16:15. End of day :16:30

***Refreshments and lunch are not provided; these can be purchased in the nearby hospital cafes, or you may bring your own which can be consumed in the PGC atrium.

The John Lister PGC is at Entrance 4 (SL3 6LY) Maternity/ Paeds. of Wexham Park Hospital, and NOT the main entrance- go straight ahead to Car Park C, and walk to the low brown bricked 60s type building in a hollow on the right. You need to pay for parking- £8. You can pay by card but not Amex nor Apple pay. NB It can take over 30 minutes to cross Slough from the M4 junction 6. If arriving by train, please allow at least 30 minutes travel from Slough station. There is a local bus, but taxi will be far quicker. 

Course queries? Email the Tutor nicola.spillane@nhs.net  (usual working day Tuesday only)

Recommended to all

The aim of this course is to improve outcomes in the management of tooth wear, through consideration of current evidence and the use of appropriate materials

Discuss the aetiology and diagnosis of pathological tooth wear

Explain when to intervene and when to carry out passive management

Describe the merits and disadvantages of treatment options

Practise the practical aspects of restorations - preparation design, material choice, bonding

By the end of the course, attendees should be able to

-assess and diagnose simple and complex pathological toothwear cases

- communicate choices to patients and offer advice on prevention

-differentiate cases which require active restorative intervention from those where prevention and monitoring is more appropriate

-discriminate between localised anterior wear and generalised wear

-perform interventions with suitable materials