Previous Events

Understanding the value of gold as a restorative option with Dr Randy Allan DMD.

Module 1 - 7 September 2023 - 9 September 2023
Module 2 - 12 October 2023 - 14 October 2023
Module 3 - 16 November 2023 - 18 November 2023

A practical program designed for the general dentist including didactic and hands-on components:

• Diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Articulators, occlusal schemes, and concepts.
• Jaw registrations, diagnostic wax ups, and provisional restorations.
• Sequencing of cases and multidisciplinary treatment.
• The use of splints.
• Literature reviews, and presentations from guest speakers.
• All we can teach you short of enrolling in a three year graduate program!

‍

Join Michael and Tia for this four day conference on achieving excellence in restorative dentistry and understanding phonetics in Dentistry.

Dental occlusion has been progressively taught less and less in undergraduate and CPD programs, leading many to conclude that perhaps occlusion doesn't matter. Yet time and again, clinicians see restorations fail due to bite forces. So is it that every patient is bruxing on their crowns? Or does proper occlusion matter?

Learning Objectives

- How dentine and enamel bonding work
- A review of the different bonding systems
- Evidence based techniques – how to bond properly
- When to use silanes and metal primers
- Learn how to assess new dentine bonding systems
- The role of the new Universal Adhesives - are they the future?How good is your system? Do your own testing of your own bond

‍

Learn about 3 unit bridges, cantilever bridges, Maryland and bonded Zirconia bridges, stressbreakers and more!

You will learn the practical components such as what camera and set up you will need as well as the theoretical principles behind a good dental photograph. You will spend the afternoon watching photos being taken and then taking photos yourself.