Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

“Since doing the courses my skills have improved beyond my expectations. My clinical confidence has grown immensely and my case acceptance feels stress free.” Tim Earl East Sussex “Making changes in my daily life and career since taking the Core Curriculum with the Dawson Academy UK!” Bo Andersen Sweden “Totally inspirational for me. It’s amazing how 3 days can change the way you practice for life.” Mark Durnall Cornwall Call us on +44 (0)151 342 0410 Advanced Dental Education The Dawson Academy UK provides Advanced Dental Education dedicated to teaching the principles and skills necessary for the successful practice of Complete Comprehensive Dentistry led by Dr. Ian Buckle. Our students receive a unique one to one experience by learning from the mistakes and successes our faculty have encountered on their journey to now providing complete care to their patients. Be inspired, upgrade your skills through our intense lecture and Hands On Courses. Learn the foundations through our Core Curriculum series that allows dentists to save time, increase profitability and reduce stress. CallustodaytotakeadvantageofthisuniqueofferforthisfoundationalHandsOnprogram. Ian Buckle (BDS) For further information on this introductory course, basic Core Curriculum of learning and team events, please contact: The Dawson Academy UK | Hilltop Court | Thornton Common Road | Thornton Hough | Wirral | CH63 4JT | UK www.bdseminars.cominfo@bdseminars.com +44 (0)151 342 0410 £400 DISCOUN T Core Curriculum Series 2012/2013 UK ComprehensiveExamination&Records 21 ⁄2 Day Lecture & Hands On with Dr Ian Buckle Venue: Wirral | Max 20 people | 23hrs CPD Fees: £1995+VAT for each course Core Curriculum Dates, Wirral, UK Winter 2012/13 Spring/Summer 2013 Comprehensive Examination & Records Oct 18-20 Feb 14-16 Treatment Planning Functional Sept 27-29 April 18-20 Aesthetic Excellence Jan 10-12 The Art & Science Of Equilibration Nov 29-Dec 1 June 13-15 Restoring Anterior Teeth Jan 31-Feb 2 Sept 12-14 Fully Booked Fully Booked IntroductoryOffer IntroductoryOffer£400DiscountFeb14-162013 *Offerends30thDecember2012 Lecture&HandsOn IntroductoryOffer E verything is turning digi- tal and dentistry is no dif- ferent. The vast majority of practices have been utilising computers and practice man- agement software for many years but there have also been great advancements in the clini- cal uses of digital dentistry. Digital Photography With the advent of inexpensive high quality cameras, dental photography has become an ab- solute must for any dental prac- tice. There are three main uses for dental photographs: records, communication and treatment planning. Having a visual record of a patient is an extremely use- ful adjunct to written notes in monitoring a patient’s condition – periodontal, tooth surface loss, tissue lesions etc. Perhaps the most important usage is for communication. Once the patient can see what the dentist can see, treatment is no longer something that the dentist has to present to the pa- tient, but something that the pa- tient will see for themselves and will actively ask the dentist for solutions to their problems. We are a very fortunate profession in that our patients place huge trust in us but once our patients can see and understand their problems in a photograph, treat- ment become common sense. Photography is also essential in communicating with other members of the dental team from specialists to the labora- tory technician. Photographs are essential in creation of the diagnostic wax up, helping to convey the foundation shade of a prepared tooth, to illustrate (together with study models) ap- proved provisional restorations and to provide feedback to the laboratory about the definitive restorations. Finally, photographs are im- perative in visualising the pos- sibilities during treatment plan- ning. Not only do they allow the dentist to plan treatment without the patient being present but also to help work out how best to fit the teeth within the framework of the patients face for function and aesthetics. For example, rest position, E position and tipped down smile views will, together with other views, aid in planning the vertical and the horizontal position of the upper incisors, critical for aesthetics and pho- netics. Digital Radiography and CBCT Digital radiographs offer many benefits to both the patient and the dentist. Lower radiation dos- es, immediacy of result and no more processing chemicals are just three of the many reasons for moving to the digital age. The fact that the images get filed automatically to the patient’s re- cord is just an added bonus. Radiographs have always been very useful but are also limited in the fact that they only provide a two dimensional im- age. The advent of cone beam computed tomography has al- lowed the dentist to see a three dimensional image and the step forward is truly amazing. Or- thodontic planning has been enhanced, periodontal and en- dodontic problems can be fully visualised and implant planning and placement have been moved to a new level. The Digital Dentist 8 Feature November 19-25, 2012United Kingdom Edition Fig 1 Occlusal View Fig 2 Dental camera system Fig 3 Cerec meets CT Fig 4 Integrated planning Ian Buckle looks at how technology has influenced dentistry