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A day of presentations and collegial discussion with topics related to achieving long-term, stable outcomes over time.

Learning outcomes

Addressing challenges and barriers to optimising long term, stable oral health with a particular focus on identifying the effect of: - material limitations - restorative (preparation) design - caries management - load management - tooth substance loss - ongoing tooth movement and craniofacial remodelling.

Speaker

Dr Richard Longbottom BD (NZ) MS (USA) FITI

Dr Richard Longbottom is a specialist periodontist based in Auckland, New Zealand, with over 25 years of specialist clinical practice focused on periodontology and implant dentistry. He graduated from the University of Otago in 1981 and initially practised in general dentistry in Christchurch and Auckland before undertaking postgraduate specialist training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States. There, he completed a three-year Master’s program in Implantology and Periodontology.

Great Dental Day Out 2026

Great Dental Day Out | Stability over time


Speaker:

Dr Richard Longbottom BD (NZ) MS (USA) FITI

Tuesday 13th Oct 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Christchurch Town Hall
86 Kilmore St
Christchurch
8013
Region: Canterbury
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