Bristol Section - 'Occlusion without confusion' and 'All right on the bite'

What to expect

The first session will focus on the important features of occlusion, understand when and how to intervene in a safe and ethical way and how to check the occlusion for direct and indirect restorations.

The second session will focus on how and when to use occlusal splints, and provide a deeper understanding of the causes, intervention options and management of TMD, bruxism and a range of occlusal problems.

Timings

18:00 Registration and networking

18:15 Meal

19:00 Lecture 1 - Occlusion without confusion

20:00 Refreshment break

20:15 Lecture 2 - All right on the bite

21:30 End of lectures and close

Learning objectives

• Understand how to check the occlusion and when to change the occlusion when restoring teeth
• Know how and when to use Dahl and when not to use it
• Be able to select and use a splint for a range of clinical situations including clenching, bruxism, TMD, sleep apnoea
• Be able to successfully use occlusal splints
• Know how to fit, adjust and monitor splints
• Discuss how to treat TMD and bruxism more effectively.

Development outcome

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Meet the speaker

Programme Director for the internationally popular MClinDent (Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics) at KCL now in its 26th year, currently with 145 registered clinicians and numerous graduates in over 60 countries practising a higher level of clinical dentistry. In the past set up the highly successful MSc programmes in Aesthetic Dentistry and also Advanced General Dental Practice by blended learning at the KCL Dental Institute. Established overseas training in Prosthodontics.

With 45 years experience in clinical practice and currently an active specialist clinician in both hospital and private practice, particularly in treating tooth wear, aesthetic and occlusal problems utilising MI philosophies where possible. Involved in setting up online referrals and triage in Restorative Dentistry and improved referral pathways for the NHS.

Experienced teacher to undergraduates, foundation dentists, general practitioners and postgraduate dentists. Well-known provider of postgraduate education nationally and internationally at conferences through lectures, seminars, webinars and hands-on courses.

Published over 180 papers, supervised over 200 students at PhD and Masters level, involved in setting up MOOCs with over 20,000 students. Series Editor of three books on Essentials in Esthetic Dentistry. As well leading on the silencing of the dental drill collaboration, research includes management of occlusal problems using MI techniques, bringing together aesthetics and function with a focus on tooth preservation.