Is it safe? The ultimate guide to the minimally invasive management of class II carious lesions
This lecture uses a detailed step-by-step clinical case to provide an update on the latest materials, equipment and evidence-based clinical techniques for the minimally invasive management of class II carious lesions.
Learning objectives
By the end of this lecture delegates will be able to demonstrate understanding of all clinical stages in the minimally invasive management of class II lesions, including the following subject areas:
- The evidence base for prevention and non-operative management
- Early detection and diagnosis
- Dentolegal issues relating to caries monitoring
- Minimally invasive operative techniques
- Isolation and adhesion
- Contemporary matrix systems
- Pulp protection
- Direct composite materials (including bulk-fill)
- Placement and shaping techniques
- Optimal light curing protocols
- Finishing and polishing of class II composites
- Maintenance, monitoring and longitudinal risk assessment
Speaker: Louis Mackenzie
Louis Mackenzie is Head Dental Officer at Denplan. He has been a GDP in mixed and private for 30 years and is a clinical lecturer at the University of Birmingham School of dentistry and King’s college London. He delivers postgraduate lectures nationally and internationally on direct and indirect restorative techniques, minimally invasive dentistry and clinical photography and runs a series of popular hands-on courses.
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This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity fully complies with the CPD requirements of the General Dental Council. FMC certifies this activity for one hour of enhanced CPD in the subject of Is it safe? The ultimate guide to the minimally invasive management of class II carious lesions.
This CPD meets the criteria for the GDC’s development outcome C.