BSPD Lecture: How to be cool! A brief history and update on light curing in dentistry (NW161108U)

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SubjectBSPD Lecture
DescriptionA guide to light curing
Additional information

Refreshments will be served from 6 pm

Lecture time is from 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm

VenueLiverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeTuesday 8 November 2016, 18:00 to 19:00
LecturerDr Robin Mills  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments
CPD hours1:00
CostNo charge
Aims
  • To explain recent developments in LED LCUs and improvements on earlier designs.
  • To answer the question “Why do manufacturers use different photoinitiators in composites?”
Learning outcomes

By the end of the lecture participants should:

  • Understand how light-curing evolved
  • Understand how light is produced in LED LCUs and how this differs from QTH LCUs
  • Understand the main types of LED LCUs and improvements on earlier designs
  • Understand the advantages and limitations of curing using different LED LCUs
  • Be aware of factors to consider when choosing a new LED LCU for their type of practice