One Year Modular Course in Restorative Dentistry 2010

Course Schedule

Crown Preparations 1
LDI - Sat 5th June 2010

An update on impression materials and techniques, followed by phantom head sessions on crown preparations. Information on the principles of preparation design and burrs used will be given, different impression materials can be tried to record the preps you have just completed.

Crown Preparations 2
LDI - Sat 10th July 2010

A continuation of crown preparations on phantom heads followed by a discussion on the different materials available for full and partial restorations, the indications for each of these materials and how to achieve better communication with your laboratory to obtain more predictable results.

Dentures; Full and Partial
Radisson - Sat 21st Aug 2010

A day to explore alternative and more predictable methods of full denture construction; also to discuss the principles and treatment options available for the use of partial dentures, focusing on precision attachments.

Smile Design and Veneer Preparations
LDI - Sat 18th Sept 2010

A discussion on the art of creating of a functionally aesthetic smile, from planning and diagnostic stage, to predictable provisional restorations, preparation design for different situations, to a stress-free cementation visit.

Bridgework
LDI - Sat 16th Oct 2010

A revision of bridge design and predictability. By considering the bio-mechanical and aesthetic factors, what materials are available for functionally aesthetic bridgework. A very practical day using the phantom heads to prepare abutment teeth for different spans of bridges in different situations.

Implants
LDI - Sat 20th Nov 2010

A days overview of implantology, including the inclusion of implants into everyday restorative dental practice. A discussion of simple componentry, what techniques are currently available and how to assess patients correctly. Practical sessions then on placing implants in dummy jaws and chance to become more familiar with some of the componentry.

Posts, Treatment Planning and Practice Marketing
Radisson- Fri 10th Dec 2010

A chance to pull together all things learned throughout the course using some of the Academy's own cases to Treatment Plan, along with delegates own cases which can be opened up for general discussion. In the afternoon, how to market your newly learned skills and practice more fulfilling dentistry, whilst earning more profit, in less time.