Wear is the problem (SW 15-05-21-1)

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SubjectWorn dentition
DescriptionThis popular all-day course covers the aetiology and management of all types of tooth wear, from diagnosis and prevention through monitoring and management. Techniques for intervention use the latest range of adhesive aesthetic materials as well as traditional methods. Hands-on sessions include tooth build-ups with a range of direct and indirect techniques. Teaching covers the management of sensitivity, aesthetics and function as well as occlusal change in vertical and horizontal dimensions. Splint therapy is discussed. Part seminar with a lot of hands-on including treatment of a severe case (on models).
Additional information

This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a hands on course by Professor Brian Millar BDS, FDSRCS, PhD, FHEA.  Course notes will be provided along with models, materials for direct, indirect and chairside procedures and hands-on equipment.

Brian is Professor of Blended Learning in Dentistry at King’s College London and NHS Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at the King’s College London Dental Institute at Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Hospitals. Specialist in Prosthodontics and in Restorative Dentistry and Programme Director for the internationally popular MClinDent (Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics). 

Brian has almost 35 years experience in clinical practice and currently an active specialist clinician in both hospital and private practice, particularly in treating tooth wear, aesthetic and occlusal problems utilising MI philosophies where possible.

He is also an experienced teacher to undergraduates and postgraduates and well-known provider of postgraduate education nationally and internationally at conferences through lectures, seminars, webinars and hands-on courses.

Brian has published over 150 papers, supervised over 200 PhD and Masters students, involved in setting up MOOCs with over 20,000 students. Research includes management of occlusal problems using MI techniques, bringing together esthetics and function with a focus on tooth preservation.

VenueGarden suite, Gipsy Hill Hotel, Exeter - Devon N & E  View details
Date & timeThursday 21 May 2015, 09:15 to 17:00
LecturerProf Brian Millar  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£85.00
Aims

The aim of this course is to teach diagnosis, prevention and management options for all types of tooth wear.

Objectives

At the end of this course participants should:-

1. Be able to design a prevention strategy for patients with tooth wear.

2. Understand when to change the occlusion when restoring a tooth wear case.

3. How and when to use Dahl principles and when not to use it.

4· Have treated a severe case on models, including tooth build-ups with a range of direct and indirect techniques.