Tooth wear, in the past, was treated by gross destruction of teeth using a turbine drill for crown preparations – a strange way to treat teeth which were already compromised! However, substantial advances in bonding techniques have enabled the use of minimally invasive treatment using composite resin bonded to worn surfaces at an increased OVD. This presentation will discuss the optimum bonding agents for this treatment, the so-called Dahl concept, how to achieve an aesthetic improvement where needed (the concept of pragmatic aesthetics), and will indicate the rates of success which might be expected.

At the end of the course, delegates will:

• Be aware of the bonding agents which will optimise performance
• Know the principles behind bonding composite to worn teeth at an increased OVD
• Be aware of the potential for success of the proposed treatment and the factors influencing that
• Be introduced to the concept of “pragmatic aesthetics”

Learning Outcome

By the end of this webinar, delegates will be able to enhance patient care by attaining an increased awareness of contemporary methods of restoring worn teeth.

This lecture meets the criteria for category C of the GDC’s development outcomes for enhanced CPD

This lecture will cover what is peri implant diseases and how to diagnose and treat it within general practice.

• To diagnose peri implant disease and understand the management of the disease
• You will be able to diagnose peri implant diseases
• you will also be able to manage peri implant mucositis with simple oral hygiene techniques
• Advantages and disadvantages of screw retained and cement retained restorations
• To utilise new technologies to help our patients maintain their implant reconstructions.

Learning outcomes

To diagnose peri implant diseases and the management.

This lecture will look at the common and less well know risk factors for periodontal disease. We will look at risk assessment tools and how risk management is an essential part of periodontal management.

By the end of this lecture, delegates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of periodontal risk factors, in the following subject areas:

• The significant periodontal risk factors and where they impact on periodontal treatment
• Risk factor assessment tools
• Risk factor reduction
• The need for thorough documentation of the risk factor discussion

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture delegates will be able to enhance patient care by providing periodontal risk factor assessment and educate patients with regard to the importance of risk factor reduction.

This lecture meets the criteria for categories A, C, D of the GDC’s development outcomes for enhanced CPD.

This lecture will be presented in an interactive quiz style of clinical cases that will allow participants to assess their knowledge of the oral manifestations of systemic disease.

By the end of this lecture, delegates will be able to demonstrate a contemporary understanding of the presentation, investigation and management of a range of medical conditions that may initially present with orofacial signs and symptoms in primary dental care including:

• Mucocutaneous disease
• Haematological disorders
• Connective tissue disease
• Inflammatory conditions
• MalignancyInfections

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture delegates will be able to enhance patient care by recognizing the presence of underlying systemic disease thereby enabling the start of any required treatment at an early stage.

This lecture meets the criteria for category C of the GDC’s development outcomes for enhanced CPD (maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice).

This webinar will provide a review and practical update on the minimally invasive management / maintenance of existing / failing direct restorations in our patients using the patient-focused, team-delivered minimum intervention oral care (MIOC) framework, during and after the pandemic era.

This lecture will provide an overview of the scientific and clinical evidence base for management and maintenance of the existing tooth-restoration complex in adults during and after the CoVid-19 crisis. Clinical case examples will help demonstrate some of the latest evidence-based minimally invasive clinical techniques for the “5Rs” approach – review, refurbish, re-seal, repair and replacement of failing direct restorations and will include the following subject areas:

• Definitions of practice-based MIOC and its four interlinked domains
• What constitutes a failed tooth-restoration complex? 5Rs – review, refurbish, re-seal, repair and replacement, evidence and clinical tips
• Opportunities for postgraduate blended education (masters in Advanced Minimum Intervention Restorative Dentistry at King’s College London)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture delegates will be able to enhance patient care by optimising all aspects of the 5Rs pathway for managing the existing/failing tooth-restoration complex using minimum intervention oral care (MIOC) principles.

This lecture meets the criteria for categories A (effective communication with patients), C (maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice) and D (Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence in you and the dental profession and put patients' interests first) of the GDC’s development outcomes for enhanced CPD.

This lecture will provide a practical update on caries detection and diagnosis, with a particular focus on radiographic assessment. Content is relevant to one of the General Dental Council’s highly recommended CPD subjects: radiography and radiation protection.

By the end of this lecture, delegates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of caries assessment in the following subject areas:

• Radiation protection: optimization, justification and limitation
• Selection criteria for dental radiography
• Clinical techniques for caries detection and diagnosis• Radiography regulations update

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture delegates will be able to enhance patient assessment by optimizing techniques for the detection and diagnosis of caries.

This lecture meets the criteria for the GDC’s development outcomes for enhanced CPD in the following categories: A (effective communication with patients), B (working in the interests of patients at all times), C (maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice) and D (maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence in you and the dental profession).

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• To be up to date with procedures post covid following the current guidance
• Think about the chain of infection and how to break it
• Know how to identify and refer suspected sepsis cases

Learning Content:

• To be able to follow current guidance and know where to find it for reference

GDC Development Outcome C

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• By the end of this lecture delegates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of private dentistry in the following subject areas:  THE PRIVATE DENTISTRY REVOLUTION  ADVANTAGES OF PRIVATE DENTISTRY  THE PRIVATE DENTISTRY MINDSET   STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR PRACTICE OWNERS  STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR ASSOCIATES  CONFIDENT PRIVATE PRACTICE  TOP 10 TIPS FOR PRIVATE CLINICAL DENTISTRY  COMMUNICATION (PATIENTS & TEAM MEMBERS)  PRIVATE FEE SETTING  SUPPORT & TRAINING  
• Optimize the non-clinical aspects of private dentistry 
• Optimize private clinical dentistry 

Learning Content:

This lecture will provide a comprehensive overview of private dentistry in the UK, including the advantages of private and mixed practice and a step-by-step guide to optimizing all clinical and non-clinical aspects of patient care in the private sector.

GDC Development Outcomes A, B, C, D

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• This lecture will explore the vital role of the dental team in the transition to private dentistry and in enhancing the patient experience in the private care setting.   It will look at ways to engage all members of the dental team during the transition and how to empower them to develop themselves and the practice. With staff retention a key issue at the current time we will discuss ways to motivate, manage and implement development pathways within your private practice.  Using direct examples and real-life experiences to provide ideas that can be taken forward in practice.
• Gain knowledge of techniques to inspire and motivate their teams
• Be aware of ways to develop the potential of team members to support the patient and the practice

Learning Content:

How to develop a clear and compelling vision for your private practice that involves the whole team  How to ensure your team are confident, committed, and motivated to support the transition to private practice  Look at ways to ensure your team are continually developed within their role and empowered within the practice  Learn about the process from first hand experience of a manager who has supported a move from NHS to private, how it was initiated, implemented and how it improved the team and patient experience

GDC Development Outcomes B & D

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• This presentation will outline the value and implementation processes to help advance your modern general dental practice in the post-pandemic era. By using the principles of minimum intervention oral care (MIOC) delivery and judicious use of the oral healthcare team members, contemporary prevention-based oral health delivery can be achieved, with sustainable practice business models and a holistic team-care approach to help maintain long term oral health in our patients across their life-course.
• Gain an insight as to how MIOC delivery can affect patient care across the life-course in all disciplines of Restorative Dentistry, including caries management and assign critical roles of MIOC delivery to the members of the oral healthcare team
• Gain information about the postgraduate masters in Advanced MI Restorative Dentistry at King’s College London as a certified training scheme for dental therapists and dentists to enable career progression through the CGDent career pathway development scheme.

GDC Development Outcomes B,C,D

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• This presentation aims to cover the management of the worn anterior dentition starting with appropriate diagnosis and functional considerations.
• Application of a systematic methodology together with novel matrix systems to create functionally aesthetic restorations that offer longevity, conducted in a predictable manner.
• This presentation will go through the practical aspects of diagnosis and restoration using direct composite resin. 

Learning Content:

By the end of this presentation delegates will be able to have greater knowledge of how to diagnose the nature of Anterior Toothwear as well as how forms of deprogramming therapy aid this. Delegates will also gain an insight into matrix systems and full use of them to deliver predictable outcomes for their patients.

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• By the end of this lecture delegates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of private dentistry in the following subject areas:  THE PRIVATE DENTISTRY REVOLUTION  ADVANTAGES OF PRIVATE DENTISTRY  THE PRIVATE DENTISTRY MINDSET   STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR PRACTICE OWNERS  STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR ASSOCIATES  CONFIDENT PRIVATE PRACTICE  TOP 10 TIPS FOR PRIVATE CLINICAL DENTISTRY  COMMUNICATION (PATIENTS & TEAM MEMBERS)  PRIVATE FEE SETTING  SUPPORT & TRAINING  
• Optimize the non-clinical aspects of private dentistry 
• Optimize private clinical dentistry 

Learning Content:

This lecture will provide a comprehensive overview of private dentistry in the UK, including the advantages of private and mixed practice and a step-by-step guide to optimizing all clinical and non-clinical aspects of patient care in the private sector.

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This presentation is made up of step-by-step clinical case examples, designed to provide an update on the predictable treatment of the edentulous patient with full dentures, aiming to restore the patients smile and so their self confidence.

Learning Content:

By the end of this presentation delegates will be able to enhance patient care by optimising all clinical stages in the provision of full dentures to the edentulous patient.

GDC Development Outcomes C & D

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In this session we will look at how to communicate difficult perio messages to our patients. We will look at communication styles and how to handle difficult conversations that arise when when diagnose periodontal disease. 

Objectives:

• Be able to explain periodontal disease aetiology 
• Communicate the perio messages simply and effectively
• Know what we should be recommending to our patents 

Learning Outcomes:

The lecture will look at periodontal disease aetiology, patient communication and effective home care. Behavioural change will be discussed and recommendations made on how to apply this in practice.

GDC Development Outcomes A,C,D

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The clinical performance of resin composite and contemporary dentine bonding materials has been shown to be excellent in a wide variety of studies, but, if we are looking for a true amalgam alternative, then we need a material which does not need an intermediate adhesive layer. This could be considered to be a bonus for clinicians, given that it would obviate the need for etching and bonding. This presentation will examine materials which fit this category, namely, Glass Ionomer (GI), Glass Hybrid (a GI derivative) and novel self-adhesive resin composites.  The evidence base for these is building, but is it yet sufficient for wholesale adoption of such materials?

Learning Content:

1. Know how GIC materials work
2. Be aware of the current status of research into the performance of GIC in loadbearing situations
3. Understand how self-adhesive composite luting materials work and how they can be developed as restorative materials
4. Appreciate the challenges of developing a true self-adhesive material for posterior teeth and be aware of the current status of such materials