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Career Progression Pathway (CPP) Volume 2

A series of 3 exciting lectures
Total of 21 hours CPD

An Introduction to Cosmetic Dentistry in General Practice

This course is aimed both at young colleagues and experienced practitioners who wish to introduce cosmetic dental services into their practices.

The material has been produced with the general dental practitioner in mind. While the inclusion of some theory is necessary to enable colleagues to make intelligent choices about treatment options the course concentrates on the 'how to'; giving step-by-step instructions on a variety of clinical techniques.

All the presentations rely heavily upon the concept of minimally-invasive dentistry. Information on orthodontic pre-alignment, the use of composite and hydroxy-apatite replacement is covered. Where indirect restorations are discussed this is in the context of minimal intervention.

Hands-on courses on subjects related to the lectures will be available separately. Further details will be provided.

The following daily program is subject to change but will cover all the topics listed. Sources of further study will be provided.

The first day gives a general overview of those cosmetic dental procedures that almost any general practitioner can provide with appropriate training. The second and third days look at specific techniques in more detail.

About the Lecturer:

Philip Lewis runs a private dental practice on the Isle of Wight with the help of 2 hygienists and a dental therapist. He has been involved in dental education for many years, lectures internationally and has had more than 100 articles published in the dental and consumer press as well as many appearances on TV and radio. During his career Philip has belonged to a number of dental societies, serving at board level in several of these. He is a Certified Member of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry, a Media Spokesman for the BDA and participates on the Editorial Boards of 2 national dental magazines. Philip has a special interest in the early detection of mouth cancer and has been appointed an Ambassador by the UK charity The Mouth Cancer Foundation www.mouthcancerfoundation.org

An Introduction to Cosmetic Dentistry in General Dental Practice

Day 1 Programme

  • 9.00-9.30 Registration and exhibition
  • 9.30-11.00 'Increase the bottom line!' Why patients want cosmetic dentistry and why practices want to provide it; a reliable approach. Patient selection. Promotion and marketing.
  • 11.00-11.30 Coffee and trade show
  • 11.30-1.00 Resources of cosmetic dentistry. Diagnosis and treatment planning. Treatment options. Limitations of treatment. Clinical photography. Tooth whitening. Enamel micro-abrasion. Shade selection. Adhesive dentistry. Porcelain. The place of implants. Soft tissues. The advantages of lasers. Dentures. Bridges. Cosmetic splints. Enhanced restorations. Possibilities with orthodontics.
  • 1.00-2.00 Lunch and trade show
  • 2.00-3.30 Composite; the mainstay of cosmetic dentistry. Emergency cosmetics.
  • 3.30-4.00 Coffee and trade show
  • 4.00-4.40 Overview of tooth whitening.
  • 4.40-5.00 Putting it all together
  • 5.00-5.30 Discussion and questions

An Introduction to Cosmetic Dentistry in General Dental Practice

Day 2 Programme
  • 9.00-9.30 Registration and exhibition
  • 9.30-11.00 Tooth Whitening-The Most Commonly-Requested Dental Cosmetic Treatment: History. Why patients want it. What patients expect. How expectations can be exceeded. Diagnosis and consent. Methods of whitening teeth. How the whole dental team can be involved. Power whitening vs home whitening. Shade-taking. Photography.
  • 11.00-11.30 Coffee and trade show
  • 11.30-1.00 Home Whitening: Methods and materials. Impression taking. Constructing suck-down trays. Reservoirs vs no reservoirs. Scalloped and super-fit trays. Patient instructions and counselling. Trouble-shooting. Overview of power whitening.
  • 1.00-2.00 Lunch and trade show
  • 2.00-3.30 Posterior Composite-An essential tool: Diagnosis and treatment planning. Who is suitable and who is not. Materials and bonding systems. Matrices. Establishing tight contacts. Curing lamps and methods of curing. Bulk fill vs layering.
  • 3.30-4.00 Coffee and trade show
  • 4.00-5.00 Anterior Composites: Methods and materials. Closing spaces. Composite veneers.
  • 5.00-5.30 Discussion and questions

An Introduction to Cosmetic Dentistry in General Dental Practice

Day 3 Programme
  • 9.00-9.30 Registration and exhibition
  • 9.30-11.00 Power Whitening: When to use it. Limitations. Dealing with patient expectations. Informed consent. Gingival isolation. Treatment of hypo-calcification. Sensitivity. Follow-up treatments.
  • 11.00-11.30 Coffee and trade show
  • 11.30-1.00 Advanced Composite Techniques: Overview of smile design. Layering. Multi-shade restorations. Staining and characterisation. Finishing and polishing. Cosmetic splints. Fibre reinforced direct bridges.
  • 1.00-2.00 Lunch and trade show
  • 2.00-3.30 Ceramics: Advantages and limitations. Pre-alignment. Materials and indications. Veneers vs crowns. Laboratory communication. The place of ceramics in minimally-invasive dentistry.
  • 3.30-4.00 Coffee and trade show
  • 4.00-5.00 Marketing cosmetic dentistry: Internal and external marketing. Sale of products. Recurring income. Setting your practice apart. Medico-legal considerations. Fee-setting. Press releases. Further education.
  • 5.00-5.30 Discussion and questions

Dates :-

Saturday 17th May
Saturday 14th June
Saturday 19th July
Total of 21 hours of CPD
3 days at just £323.50!!!

AN INTRODUCTION TO COSMETIC DENTISTRY IN GENERAL PRACTICE

* Limited spaces for this course *