Its always hard when the weather is nice and you have to give up family time to go on courses but it is worth it when you are exposed to world class speakers. This weekend was pure dentistry. I am amazed how far treatments have advanced in my career. New glues, better materials and the integration of advanced technologies. Cerec the CAD/CAM system for milling porcelain restorations and crowns for damaged teeth, which we have now used for 5 years, was centre stage.
I had a look at new instruments for analysing your bite so more accurately adjustments to teeth and restortations can be made. This would prevent cracking and breaking of teeth, also the risk of jaw joint problems, tooth sensitivity and muscle pain that are associated with a poor bite.
When it comes to early tooth decay we already use a laser 'Diagnodent' to help us look for disease but a new electronic disease finder ' CarieScan PRO' may offer us even more accurate diagnosis. We have been offered the opportunity to try this in the near future. Being highly commended by the British Dental Association for preventative dentistry has its uses.
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