Orthodontic Retention Clinical aspects and material selection

A 1-Hour Verifiable CPD Event

Location: At your own practice, all over the UK

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Price: Free

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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

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Michelle Varndell

Michelle.Varndell@als-dental.com
M: +44 7376 295 850

Sally Jeavons

sally.jeavons@als-dental.com
M: +44 7376295849

Daniel Subramaniam

daniel.subramaniam@als-dental.com
M: +44 7940995587

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