OVERVIEW
The course will allow the participant to better understand occlusal concepts and readily apply them to practice.
- A fundamental understanding of ‘occlusion’ is a prerequisite when designing restorations intended to withstand the rigors of the oral environment.
- Success is dependent upon DIAGNOSING and MANAGING risk factors such that we can deliver restorations predictably for the long-term.
- Unfortunately, occlusion more than any other aspect of dentistry can also lead to paralysis!!! (Bob Barkley).
- This course is designed to demystify occlusal concepts and eliminate occlusal paralysis.
- Structure the occlusal planning phase for most clinical cases presenting to the practicing general dentist.
Learning Objectives:
- How occlusion will impact esthetic dentistry.
- Does poor occlusion create TMJ dysfunction?
- Does occlusion need to be considered for all cases?
- What are the minimum requirements?
- Review of Anterior guidance.
- Shy the jaw closing mechanism works through the Class III lever system.
- Limits to success even when all occlusal factors are considered.
- Managing patient’s expectations.
SCHEDULE
Date:
Friday, March 22, 2024
Time:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Participants may begin to arrive at 8:00 a.m. to sign-in.
Location:
Chestnut Conference Center – University of Toronto
89 Chestnut St, Toronto ON
REGISTRATION
Registration for this course can be done online by clicking on the button at the top of this page.
Fees
Total course fee:
- $625 (if registered by Mar. 8, 2024)
- $695 (if registered after Mar. 8, 2024)
Lunch is provided for participants of this course.
Cancellations
A 100% refund will be granted for registrations cancelled at least two weeks prior to course start date. A 50% refund will be granted for registrations cancelled at least one week prior to course start date. Refunds will not be granted after one week prior to course start date.
Cancellations can be done by following the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email.
Registrations are not transferable.
The University of Toronto reserves the right to cancel events. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible date in the event of a cancellation. Registration fees for events cancelled by the University will be refunded in full; however, the University will not be liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellations may cause.
ACCREDITATION
This course is considered a Category 2 course by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Full participation of this course will grant up to 7 CE points. (For more information, please see the RCDSO’s website.)
Speaker
Dr. Domenic Belcastro received his DDS from University of Toronto in 1986. He has a general practice in Toronto with an emphasis on comprehensive reconstructive and esthetic dentistry. He also holds a Masters degree from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Implant Surgery at Lille University Medical School in France. Dr. Belcastro is a clinical instructor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at University of Toronto and has lectured and published articles for a variety of Dental Societies and institutions.
Sponsorship
The University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry appreciates the unrestricted educational grants provided for this course by Shaw Lab Group.
