The one-day hands-on masterclass on Amalgams offers a comprehensive learning experience focusing on key aspects of amalgam restorations. Using Phantom heads, participants will explore and practice techniques related to:

• • Cavity designs
  • Etch and seal theory
  • Matrix techniques
  • Bonded amalgam technique
  • Other methods to increase retention – slots and boxes

The one-day Anterior Composites course is a hands-on intensive masterclass using Phantom Heads. During the day you will work with Professor Tipton’s hand-picked team of mentors to explore:

AM, Lecture:

• • • • Update on anterior anatomy: “it’s all about line angles”
      • Direct labial veneer on upper central incisor -hands-on
      • Use of colour shapers, brushes to customise during free-hand build-up
      • Class IV build- up using polychromatic shades and tints
      • Focusing on anatomy and refining the finishing and then polishing of anterior composites restorations

The one-day hands-on masterclass on Posterior Composites provides an immersive learning experience focused on mastering techniques essential for posterior composite restorations. Participants will explore:

AM, Lecture:

• • • • C factor theory
      • Class I, II restoration technique
      • Flowable composite and layering technique
      • Polishing and finishing
      • Matrix designs including sectional matrix systems

Step into the exciting and rapidly growing field of Facial Aesthetics with this comprehensive masterclass led by Dr Timothy Eldridge. Designed for dental professionals interested in expanding their practice, this course provides a deep dive into the science, techniques, and business considerations of facial aesthetic treatments.

Online Theory:

• • • • Introduction to the exciting field of facial aesthetics.
      • Provides an overview of the latest scientific theories on the use of muscle relaxant solutions and hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers, the most effective application techniques & their safety.
      • Guidance on insurance, marketing, and legal considerations for advertising and providing aesthetic treatments to patients.

Practical:

• • • • A combination of theory and live demonstrations on various facial aesthetics treatments.
      • The morning seminar will introduce you to the various facial aesthetic treatments available, how they can complement your dentistry and their safety.
      • In the afternoon you will be able to observe live demonstrations of muscle relaxant treatments on the forehead, frown lines, and crow’s feet, which are the three most common areas.
      • Delegates will also have the chance to observe live demonstrations on a variety of dermal filler treatment applications, and if willing, to experience them on yourselves.
      • You will not be certified to perform these treatments following the completion of this course.

The one-day course on Posts offers a comprehensive exploration of essential techniques and principles for successful post and core restorations, using phantom heads to provide hands-on learning experiences. Under the guidance of Tipton Training’s expert faculty, the one-day course will cover:

• • • • Length, width, ferrule, quality of RCT and occlusion theory
      • Gold post core preparation
      • How to use Duralay to build cores for casting
      • Shenker Post preparation
      • Glass fibre/carbon fibre post core construction
      • Split cast post core
      • Venting of posts
      • How to obtain high quality impressions and which equipment to use

Elevate your skills in composite dentistry with our hands-on masterclass led by Dr. Matthew Holyoak. This intensive course is designed to introduce you to advanced techniques in labial composite bonding and diastema closure, focusing on practical, real-world applications. The day is entirely hands-on, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your techniques under expert guidance.

• • • • Introduction of some new techniques that will improve labial composite bonding, and diastema closure.
      • 100% hands-on
      • Anterior tooth anatomy
      • Unica anterior Matrix system
      • This matrix allows the reconstruction of both cervical and interproximal margins with a significant advantage in terms of shape management and predictability of the restoration.
      • Hands-on: Build-up UR1, UL1 to achieve balanced central incisors.
      • Refining finishing and polishing protocols
      • Diastema closure using the “Frontal Wing” method
      • This technique provides the ideal emergence profile, optimal integration, tight contacts and maximal aesthetics

The one-day course on Adhesive Bridgework offers a comprehensive exploration of maryland bridge design theory and practical techniques for preparing and placing Maryland bridges, utilising phantom heads for hands-on learning. Participants will explore:

• • • • Theory on Maryland design
      • How to prep for Maryland bridge – Upper 3-3 case and UL4-6 case
      • Proximal extensions, three quarter crown preps, full grooves and labial wrap

The one-day course on Gold Preparations offers a focused exploration of gold crown and onlay preparations, utilising phantom heads to provide hands-on learning experiences. Participants will receive comprehensive guidance on preparing various gold restorations, including:

• • • • ¾ gold crowns in UR4 and LR7
      • Gold onlay UR5
      • Gold 7/8 crown in UR7
      • Which burs to use and how to prepare each individual case

Join Dr. Matthew Holyoak for an in-depth masterclass focused on the treatment of tooth wear using composite materials. This comprehensive course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application to enhance your ability to diagnose and manage tooth wear effectively.

AM, Lecture – Treatment of Tooth Wear, with composite:

• • • • Identify and control the aetiological factors
      • A power point discussion of the types of tooth wear, and prevention.
      • Dahl technique- for localised anterior tooth wear
      • Accurate diagnosis to improve success
      • Laboratory communication and additive analogue or digital wax-ups
      • Predictable restorative solutions to improve aesthetics and restore function: case discussions with long term follow-up

PM, Practical:

• • • • Hands on tutorial
      • Use of different silicone indices to build-up tooth form using composite
      • Palatal putty index: build-up upper 3-3 with attrition/abrasion.
      • Translucent silicone & injection moulding in treatment of erosion

The one-day course on Bridge Preparations provides an immersive learning experience focused on mastering the intricacies of fixed moveable, fixed-fixed, and cantilever bridge designs, utilising phantom heads to facilitate hands-on practice. By the end of the masterclass, participants will have acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively prepare various bridge designs, ensuring successful outcomes in their clinical practice.

AM, Lecture – Treatment of Tooth Wear, with composite:

• • • • Fixed moveable, fixed fixed and cantilever designs
      • Importance of crown height, width and taper
      • UL456 fixed moveable bridge prep
      • Box preparations

PM, Practical:

• • • • Hands on tutorial
      • Use of different silicone indices to build-up tooth form using composite
      • Palatal putty index: build-up upper 3-3 with attrition/abrasion.
      • Translucent silicone & injection moulding in treatment of erosion