Michelle Varndell
Michelle.Varndell@als-dental.com
M: +44 7376 295 850
Orthodontic Retention Clinical aspects and material selection
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A 1-Hour Verifiable CPD Event
Location: At your own practice, all over the UK
When: Ask for availability
Price: Free
Educational Aims
This course aims to provide an understanding of retainer material selection and the science behind Orthodontic Retention. Myth busting fact – not all retainers are the same.
A 1-Hour Verifiable CPD Event
Development Outcome
This CPD Course meets the criteria for the GDC’s development outcome B & C, Effective management of self and effective management of others or effective work with others in the dental team, in the interests of patients; providing constructive leadership where appropriate; Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the science behind retention
- Understand the different types of Orthodontic retainer
- Understand Orthodontic retainer materials and properties
- Understand the difference between pressure forming & vacuum forming
- Understand the factors affecting retainer fit
- Understand the factors affecting retainer longevity
- Understand the clinical indications for each retainer material
Agenda
- Introduction
- Why retain teeth?
- How long to retain?
- Which retainer?
- What are clear retainers made from?
- The difference between pressure forming & vacuum forming
- Factors affecting retainer fit
- Factors affecting retainer longevity
- Retainer v retainer comparisons
- Quiz time
Contact Us
Sally Jeavons
sally.jeavons@als-dental.com
M: +44 7376295849
Daniel Subramaniam
daniel.subramaniam@als-dental.com
M: +44 7940995587