Distance Learning Course

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE

the ideal introduction to occlusion and occlusal concepts to study in your own practice

5 MODULES (start immediately)

Module 1-1

• Definitions,
• relevance of occlusion in dentistry,
• range of occlusal disease,
• tooth anatomy and contacts,
• goals of occlusal therapy,
• optimal occlusion,
• practical exercise,
• reading material,
• test.

Module 1-2

• Mandibular movements,
• envelope of motion,
• working and non-working sides,
• canine guided disclusion,
• group function,
• opening and closing paths,
• practical exercise,
• reading material,
• test.

Module 1-3

• Muscles of mastication and head position/posture;
• trigger points and referred pain;
• muscle palpation;
• practical exercise,
• reading material,
• test.

Module 1-4

• Temporomandibular joints (TMJs);
• anatomy and physiology;
• relationship between TMJ anatomy,
• jaw movements and occlusion;
• articulators and articulator adjustments;
• practical exercise,
• reading material,
• test.

Module 1-5

• Parafunction;
• signs and symptoms of parafunction;
• causes of parafunction;
• management of parafunction;
• practical exercise,
• reading material,
• test.

Each module is delivered by post once the
previous module has been completed.

Includes presentation folder.

Cost £297 (inc VAT)

Delivers 15 hours verifiable CPD that can be completed in your practice

This is the ideal revision  for the Practical Occlusal Instrumentation, Splints and Equilibration (POISE) Course