Principles of Basic Occlusion (DWD18OCT25)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectRestorative dentistry
DescriptionAn interactive day of seminars/lectures and case based discussions discussing the principles of basic occlusion and its relevance to every day restorative dentistry
Additional information

GDC registered

VenueYork Holiday Inn, York  View details
Date & timeSaturday 18 October 2025, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturersRahat Ali & Stephanie Hackett  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Therapist (£40.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA
CPD hours6:00
Cost£80.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

The aim of this course is discuss a number of clinical scenarios, with hands-on articulation of casts, where an appreciation of the occlusion helped to ensure a successful outcome.

Objectives
  • To discuss the relevance of the “ideal occlusion” in restorative dentistry and to discuss methods of recording the occlusion.
  • To discuss when to conform or reorganise an occlusion and to discuss articulator selection and how to record a facebow transfer.
  • To show how articulator settings can be set to aid the clinician and optimise clinical efficiency
Learning outcomes
  • Use the information learnt to improve their 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