DCT 2/3 STUDY SESSION Treatment planning and toothwear (NWDCT2/3251015A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectTreatment Planning
DescriptionAn overview of Treatment planning and toothwear
Additional information

THIS IS A DCT2/3 STUDY SESSION FOR HEE NW DCTS ONLY

VenueMS Teams, Webinar  View details
Date & timeWednesday 15 October 2025, 14:00 to 17:00
LecturerMr Matthew Byrne  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Core Trainee Year 1, or Dental Core Trainee Year 2/3

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours3:00
CostNo charge
Aims

Summarise aetiology, diagnosis, and treatment planning concepts for tooth surface loss with reference to the academic literature

Objectives

Participants will demonstrate knowledge related to diagnosis, aetiology and prevention of toothwear and will be able to take records to plan for treatment.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session, candidates will be able to:

  •  Describe the aetiology of tooth surface loss (TSL)
  •  Diagnose erosion, attrition, abrasion and abfraction
  •  Describe preventative regimes for patients with TSL and how to monitor its progression
  •  Prescribe appropriate records for treatment planning
  •  Describe rationale for increasing OVD
  •  Differentiate the Dahl Principle from Full mouth rehabilitation
  •  Know how and when to use a diagnostic wax up

Develop a step-by-step treatment plan based on wax up