Course Information
Date: 25/02/2027
Start Time: 09:00
Completion Time: 8 Hours
Venue: BF Mulholland Ltd
58 Glenavy Road
Crumlin
Co. Antrim
BT29 4LA
Speakers: John-Joe Hartigan
Course Description
A description for the course
Course Aims
To provide qualified dentists with an understanding of dental occlusion and its application in restorative dentistry and occlusal therapy. The course aims to enhance clinicians’ ability to assess occlusion, recognise occlusal risk factors and temporomandibular disorders, and utilise articulators appropriately. Through live demonstrations of facebow transfer and the provision of a Michigan stabilisation splint, participants will develop practical knowledge to improve diagnosis, treatment planning and the delivery of predictable occlusal care.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the principles of normal and dysfunctional dental occlusion.
- Perform a comprehensive occlusal examination and interpret clinical findings.
- Select and use articulators and facebow transfer appropriately for restorative procedures.
- Describe and observe the clinical stages of taking a facebow record and mounting casts.
- Identify the indications, design principles and occlusal adjustment requirements of a Michigan stabilisation splint.
Course Learning Content
Functional occlusal anatomy; mandibular movements; centric relation and maximum intercuspation; occlusal examination and diagnosis; articulators and facebow transfer principles; mounting diagnostic casts; occlusal schemes and interferences; tooth wear, bruxism and temporomandibular disorders; indications, design, fitting and adjustment of Michigan stabilisation splints; occlusal contacts and guidance; patient selection and follow-up; live demonstrations of facebow transfer and Michigan splint provision; occlusal assessment, restorative planning and conservative management of occlusal dysfunction.
GDC Development Outcomes
- C
Resources
Dietary Requirements
Please advise the Dental Continuing Education Team dentalcourses.nimdta@hscni.net if you have any dietary requirements.