Wear is the Problem (SW-22-10-28-01)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectRestorative dentistry
DescriptionTooth wear is becoming increasingly common in presentation in general primary care practice. Professor Brian Millar and Dr. Fariha Hussain from Kings College London are delivering 12 hours of blended CPD on this topic to help us with understanding management options for our patients as well as offering table top hands on practice of some of the techniques they will discuss and demonstrate.
Additional information

PLEASE NOTE THE LAST DATE FOR CANCELLING THIS COURSE IS THURSDAY 25TH AUGUST 2022.

 

This is a short blended course with:


(a) 3 hours of pre-course webinars (sent out 4 weeks in advance)

(b) 6 hours of hands-on table top training (on 28/10/22)

(c) 3 hours of course notes and reflection.

Delegates will receive 12 hours of CPD after attending  the hands-on day (28/10/22).

The webinars and notes should be completed in advance of the hands on day as this will cover additional information.

Please note some content may overlap with that on the other blended learning opportunities offered in Bristol on 27th October and Exeter on 16th November.

VenueKingston Maurward College, Dorchester - Dorchester & W Dorset  View details
Date & timeFriday 28 October 2022, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturersDr Fariha Hussain & Mr Brian Millar  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture with table top practice elements
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours12:00
Cost£200.00
Aims

The aim of this blended learning course is to provide a deeper understanding of the causes, intervention options and management of tooth wear.


Objectives

By the end of this course delegates should be able to:

  1. Identify a tooth wear diagnosis
  2. Describe management options from monitoring and prevention to intervention.
  3. Demonstrate how to intervene using contemporary material to replace missing tissue and correct occlusal problems due to too surface loss, restoring function and aesthetics while protecting the teeth.
  4. Assess when splints are appropriate in the management of tooth wear.
Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:


  • Be able to assess tooth wear and carry out restorative treatment to restore aesthetics and function while protecting teeth from further wear
  • Understand the options to show patients the treatment beforehand
  • Be able to use splints