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Ab Initio

6 Modules - £2999+VAT + Flights & UK hotels

2008

•    Ab Initio ­ 6 modules

     Module 1 – January 28th
     Module 2 – February 11th
     Module 3 – March 10th
     Module 4 – April 21st
     Module 5 – May 19th
     Module 6 – July 11th & 12th

2009

•   Ab Initio ­ 6 modules

     Module 1 – January 26th
     Module 2 – March 2nd
     Module 3 – March 30th
     Module 4 – April 20th
     Module 5 – May 18th
     Module 6 – July 10th & 11th


The aim of Ab Initio is to provide knowledge and experience in all aspects of restorative dentistry using composite resin material both directly and indirectly.

Throughout the six part course, participants will gain an in-depth and advanced understanding of adhesion, cavity preparation, new techniques for colour mapping and direct/indirect build up techniques. Ab Initio is uncompromising and explores all aspects relating to resin based restorative dentistry to bring you the ultimate guide for providing superior composite restorations in your practice.

The first five modules will be held at our hands on facility in Ilkley, part six is in the beautiful area of Sestri Levante on the Liguri coast of Northern Italy.

Our course tutors, Dr David Klaff (modules I-V), and Dr Valter Devoto, together with Mr Daniele Rondoni (Part VI), have experience of providing the highest quality of restorations for many years utilising and exploring these and other techniques.

As part of the course fee, course delegates will receive approx 40 hours of verifiable CPD, a full HFO composite system and VIADE demonstration models for the hands on element of each module.

Testimonials

" I have found the Ab Initio course to be challenging and informative; and most enjoyable.

It quenches my thirst for knowledge about composites. It covers the evolution of composites, bonds and lights; from the inception to the very latest research. I now know which three bonds work; and above all, I am learning to use the wonderful composite HFO.

The person sitting next to me on the course had recently bought two expensive cordless LED curing lights; only to discover from the course that they don¹t actually cure the composite properly.

When I look in patients¹ mouths, there is no comparison between the teeth I have restored with HFO and those I have restored with other composites. They now look like real teeth; and I am still striving to improve even more.
That¹s what Ab Initio does to you.

I highly recommend this course, if you, like me are always striving to be an ever better dentist; then this course is the one not to be missed."
Maeve Logue, Dartford

" The benefits from attending the Ab Initio course are immediate and far-reaching. The improvement in the aesthetics of my anterior restorations was simply mind blowing. The results achievable I had only believed were possible using porcelain and a master technician. I am now able to achieve vitality and characterisation with the degree of predictability I would not have believed."
Dr John T Wade, Norwich


" As a self confessed "dental geek"(106 CPD hours last year) I can honestly say that the "Ab Initio" course is THE best I have EVER attended. The concept of teaching biomaterials science in a practical and interesting way in combination with a strong "hands on" component is a clear winner. It has changed the way I work, and more importantly the way I think; leaving a lasting impression on my career."
Dr Jason Smithson, Truro


" If you want to get up to date and confident to provide the ultimate in private care this is the course for 2006. David Klaff and Optident at their best."
Mike Booth, Grange, Cumbria

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For further information or to reserve your place please contact

Charlotte Billington on: +44 (0) 1943 604400

or e-mail char.billington@optident.co.uk

Ab Initio – a new concept in dental education

(Dr David Klaff – published in Dentistry 04/2007)

Ab Initio: a foundation future

(Dr John T.Wade ­ published Dentistry 01/2007)