Often regarded as one of the most challenging concepts in restorative dentistry, occlusion can feel complex and abstract.
This session is designed to demystify occlusion by breaking it down into clear, logical principles that are directly applicable to everyday clinical practice.
Rather than focusing on theory alone, the session emphasises practical understanding, clinical relevance and predictable decision-making.
Through structured teaching and real-world examples, delegates will explore how occlusal principles influence diagnosis, treatment planning and long-term restorative success. The session will highlight common occlusal pitfalls, how to avoid them, and how sound occlusal planning underpins durable, comfortable and biologically respectful dentistry.
The aim of this session is to provide a clear, practical framework for understanding and applying occlusal principles to achieve predictable, long-lasting restorative outcomes with confidence.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of RAP (repeatable, accurate position) and its clinical importance in restorative dentistry
- Identify and explain the five key principles of occlusion and how they relate to functional stability
- Differentiate between conformative and reorganised occlusal approaches and understand when each is indicated
- Apply occlusal principles to diagnosis and treatment planning in restorative cases
- Recognise the impact of occlusion on restorations, tooth wear and patient comfort
- Make informed, predictable occlusal decisions that support long-term clinical success.
Dentistry Webinar - Live Webinar
05 March 7:00pm, London UK
Essential aspects of occlusion for the general dental practitioner
Speaker: Paul Tipton
The speaker
Professor Paul Tipton is an internationally acclaimed specialist in prosthodontics who has worked in private practice for more than 30 years. He is the founder and clinical lead of Tipton Training, Europe’s leading private dental training institution, and the author of over 100 scientific articles for the dental press.
He gained his master’s degree in 1989 from the Eastman Dental Hospital and London University and started teaching at the University of Manchester’s MSc in restorative dentistry. He is now professor of restorative and cosmetic dentistry at the City of London Dental School.
Professor Tipton founded Tipton Training in 1991 and, to date, over 5,000 dentists have completed a one-year course at the academy, with this figure continuing to rise every year.
In 1992, Professor Tipton was awarded an honorary diploma in general dental practice from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and was appointed a member of the British Dental Association’s Independent Practice Committee. In 1999, he was certified as a specialist in prosthodontics by the General Dental Council.
Professor Tipton is on the editorial board of Private Dentistry magazine, the Journal of Indian Prosthodontics Society and Implant Dentistry and is a medical writer and part of the advisory board at Expert Beauty Magazine and Woman’s magazine.
He was a founding member and on the board of directors of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is the past president of the British Academy of Implant Dentistry and is currently the president of the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry. He was recently elected fellow of the International Academy of dental Facial Esthetics (IADFE) and associate fellow of the University of Warwick.
You can sign up for the webinar here.
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