Principles of basic occlusion (CPD30MAR19)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjecteCPD
DescriptionAn interactive day of seminars/lectures and case based discussions discussing the principles of basic occlusion and its relevance to restorative dentistry.
VenueWeetwood Hall Hotel, Leeds  View details
Date & timeSaturday 8 December 2018, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturersRahat Ali & Ms Johanna Leven  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£25.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, C
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims
  • To discuss the relevance of the “ideal occlusion” in restorative dentistry.
  • To discuss methods of recording the occlusion.
  • To discuss when to conform or reorganise an occlusion
  • To discuss articulator selection and how to record a facebow transfer.
  • To discuss a number of clinical scenarios where an appreciation of the occlusion helped to ensure a successful outcome
Objectives

By the end of the course delegates should :

  • Have an improved knowledge of occlusal terminology.
  • Be more confident in assessing and recording an occlusion.
  • Appreciate when it may be appropriate to conform or reorganise an existing occlusal scheme, even at an increased occluding vertical dimension.