Principles of Occlusion (DWD23SEP23)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOcclusion
DescriptionThe course will provide delegates with a clearer undertanding of how to assess occlusion and highlight the important occlusal factors that need to be taken into account when planning restorations.
VenueWeetwood Hall Hotel, Leeds  View details
Date & timeSaturday 23 September 2023, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturersRahat Ali & Stephanie Hackett  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£30.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£30.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, C
CPD hours6:00
Cost£60.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

The course aims to provide delegates with a clear understanding of how to assess a patient's occlusion and the important occlusal factors that need to be taken into account when planning restorations

Objectives

Discuss the relevance of the “ideal occlusion” in restorative dentistry.

Discuss methods of recording the occlusion and when to conform or reorganise

Discuss articulator selection and settings and how to record a facebow transfer.

Learning outcomes

Participants 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 occlusal vertical dimension