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Col-LAB-oration

Optimal results for indirect restorations require consideration of biological, mechanical and aesthetic principles and an understanding of the stages involved in their construction. If you don’t have effective communication with your dental technician regarding the essential details of the restoration then it will not be possible to accomplish what is needed for the patient. In order to achieve the best results for your patients’ cases an open line of communication with your dental laboratory is of the utmost importance.

Learning outcomes

Understand correct diagnosis and treatment plan options for both tooth and implant supported restorations Be familiar with the stages involved in the construction of an indirect restoration Understand the material options available for each type of prosthesis Transfer vital information to the lab, not just an impression Engage in detailed discussion of passive impression taking, both analogue and digital impressions Understand what a lab does once they get the impression and why it matters Know how to achieve a passively fitting bridge

Further information 
Speakers

Dr Nicholas Hocking Dentist

Dr. Hocking completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Adelaide University before moving to London where he acquired his MSc with distinction in Conservative Dentistry and his MClinDent in Prosthodontics at the Eastman Institute, University of London. He then taught Implant Dentistry at the Eastman Institute while working at the Harley Street Dental Clinic in London. Dr Hocking is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney and has been a lecturer and examiner for the Graduate Diploma for Oral Implant at the University of Sydney.

Dr Nicholas Hocking 

Mr Alex Atayan Dental Technician

Alex Atayan is a dental technician specialising in all aspects of crown & bridge and ceramics. He graduated from Randwick Tafe as a registered dental technician in1993 . He worked for a specialised crown & bridge laboratory until 1998, gaining bespoke skills in the art of wax and gold work. In 1998 he and co founder Harry Polis, founded the company Dental X-pressions , a dental Laboratory specialising In all aspects of ceramics , including PFM , pressed ceramics, refractory work , implant prosthetics and Cad/Cam.

Mr Alex Atayan 

Col-LAB-oration


Speakers:

Dr Nicholas Hocking Dentist

Mr Alex Atayan Dental Technician

Friday 26th Sep 2025
9:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development
1 Atchison St
ST LEONARDS
Region: Overseas
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