TMJ and Occlusion Course – 11-12 March 2022

This course aims to teach the fundamentals of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and occlusal function and dysfunction for the general dental practitioner.

By the end of the course, the delegate will understand how to:

• examine and analyse a patient’s TMJ function, occlusal scheme and envelope
• diagnose TMJ and occlusal dysfunction and understand the mechanisms by which they occur and the premature damage that deranged occlusions can cause.

Day 1

am:

• The principals and determinants of occlusion – how it all fits together
• The importance of proper TMJ examination, diagnosis and treatment
• Occlusal analysis and detection of pathological occlusal processes – what are we looking for?
• The principles and use of deprogrammers

pm:

• Record taking (practical) and laboratory communication
• The use of MRI in TMJ diagnosis  (Dr Kevin Lotzof)

Day 2

am:

• Articulating casts and occlusal analysis and equilibration (practical)
• Occlusal schemes – natural variation vs orthodontically treated vs reconstructed occlusions

pm:

• Planning occlusal schemes, vertical dimension and achieving harmony of function, aesthetics and stability
• Long-term stability and occlusion of teeth, implants and reconstructed dentitions
• Maintenance and monitoring to prevent future problems
• Questions

Case discussions on how certain scenarios would be treated in practice and avoiding pitfalls in unusual occlusal schemes.

Bring your nurses!

6 hours of didactic lecturing.

Approximately 6 hours of hands-on practical examination, photographic and video recording of occlusion, record-taking, laboratory steps and use of articulators.

Full printouts of the course will be provided with step-by-step instructions and techniques.

Course Days:

Day 1 – The Hallam Conference Centre, 44 Hallam Street, London W1W 6JJ

Day 2 – The London Centre for Implant and Aesthetic Dentistry (LCIAD), 28 Wimpole Street, London W1G 8GW

Google maps location:

Accommodation near LCIAD map:

When booking The Marylebone Hotel please quote The LCIAD Academy to receive a preferential rate.

Delegates need not bring anything to the course, but they will get much more out of it if they have the following:

• Their own digital SLR camera (ideally full format) with 100 mm macro lens with 1:1 capability and ring flash and / or side flashes with a good speed minimum 16 GB memory card and USB connection cable
• Their own laptop
• Delegates will be photographing each other so remember to bring a toothbrush for after-lunch practical.

Type of CPD (A,B,C or D) based on GDP Enhanced CPD development outcome requirements

Development outcomes in bold

A
Effective communication with patients, the dental team and others across dentistry, including when obtaining consent, dealing with complaints, and raising concerns when patients are at risk.

B
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.

C
Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field(s) of practice.

D
Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence in you and the dental profession and put patients’ interests first.

12 hours of CPD

Dr Peter Buchan: Occlusion demystified

Dr Nikolaos Reizis: The 2-day course simplified and made clear a lof of difficult concepts about TMJ and occlusion. Koray was very helpful by explaining everything thoroughly and by showing the practical aspects of examination, diagnosis and treatment of occlusion. I would highly recommend this course to everyone.

Dr Juliana Brito: An amazing course. So much information, knowledge and practical tips shared without holding back. I have assisted several dentists throughout the years and never come across such level of detail and expertise. Everyone was incredibly kind beyond my expectations and Dr Koray is super friendly and approachable! Highly recommended! Thank you for everything!

Dr Christropher Elmes: I thought I knew occlusion but now I have a new view on what to look at and how to evaluate patient’s equilibrium. Sounds difficult to grasp but if you follow the step by step process very doable.

Dr Padala Lakshmanareddy: The course was really informative, wish occlusion was taught like this in university. Really opened my eyes to how vast the subject is. Koray and his team are fantastic, very welcoming, can’t praise them enough.

Dr Thomas Stapleton: Superb concise overview of occlusion with detailed ways of application to clinical practice.

Dr Stewart Simpkins: Fantastic course, would highly recommend this to a dentist at any stage of career wanting to make sense of a normally poorly taught subject.

Dr Udeh Tochukwu: An amazing course that really makes you question how you have been practicing. It is a course you wish you could take immediately after graduating from university, however, you need at least a few years of practice to see some of the mistakes that can be caused by not properly assessing the occlusion.

Dr Hesham El-Wakeel:  The course was well-planned.  Koray was incredibly humble and approachable and broke down what felt like a complex subject into easily digestible portions.  Well worth it.

Dr Oluritimi Adesanya: Very open and informative course. Systemic and logical approach to restoring patients. Highly recommended course.

Dr Balika Reddy:  I feel the course made me reflect on my day to day practice and has made me think outside the box.  Koray is extremely approachable and friendly.  He has a knack of explaining everything in a simple manner.  I enjoyed the two days and I look forward to change the way I work. 

Ciara Hemingway:  I am on the course to support my dentist.  As a nurse, the knowledge I have gained is so valuable.  From the basics to case reviews and MRIs.  I got to see a different way to work and a new appreciation for occlusion.  

Dr Amy Anfilogoff: Really informative and practical. Thank you both for the day. 

Dr Safeer Butt: Excellent – the demos helped a lot.

Sr Sami Butt: The course delivers on Koray’s reputation as one of the best clinicians in the world. This is the second time attending the course, having seen the value of the teaching. Lovely support from Julia and she made the booking for our team easy.

Dr Sami Choudhry: Concise explanation of complex subject.

Dr Serene Lam: Learnt a lot about the importance of the TMJ in relation to occlusion. Very thorough and helpful lecture on how to assess occlusion – practical was particularly helpful to apply what was covered in the lecture.

Dr Olivia McCormack: Hands-on demo by Koray was fantastic. Thank you!  

Dr Georgina Pickett: Absolutely brilliant course, career changing.

Dr Charles Viggor: A lot to absorb in one day but has really been an excellent session. Thanks.

Dr Fabio Perez: Excellent content and the way is presented with the theory and clinical content combined. I would always highly recommend it to all colleagues. Thank you!

All delegates are encouraged to bring their nurses.
The course is restricted to dental surgeons and their dental nurses (14 total).
Lunch and teas / coffees will be served each day and your dietary requirements can be indicated on the accompanying booking form.