DFT Pennine - Toothwear, Occlusion & TMJ (NW150417FPN)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDFT Pennine Scheme
DescriptionOcclusion, Splints and TMJ Pathology " Why it's all part of general dentistry"
VenueMayo Centre, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeFriday 17 April 2015, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturerDr Ian Buckle  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Foundation Trainee

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To increase predictability of your dental diagnosis and management of TMD, which splint to use and for how long.

Objectives

To understand the basic principles of occlusion and how they relate to general dentistry

To understand how to carry out a simple TMJ/Occlusal examination and how to incorporate it into a general examination

To understand how to make a complete diagnosis including TMJ - occlusal diagnosis

Be aware of the different splints available and their appropriate usage

To understand how to move forward with treatment once splint therapy is complete

Learning Outcomes

Delegates will have an understanding of:

- Why occlusion impacts on every aspect of dentistry

- How understanding occlusion will make your dentistry more predictable, efficient and long lasting

- Which patients are safe to treat and which are to be wary of

- Why understanding occlusion will allow you to do more of the dentistry you want and enable you to stand out from the crowd