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OCCLUSION: THE MISSING LINK

Whether you're managing a veneer case or rebuilding worn teeth, a knowledge of occlusal principles is fundamental to restoration success. This course allows you to reclaim your confidence in occlusion. • Functional occlusion: what does it mean & how to apply it. • Dysfunction and unhealthy ways in which patients use their teeth. • TMD: an introduction to current trends and treatment concepts. • Sleep & Awake Bruxism: current research and guidelines. • Managing changes to the vertical dimension. • Splint design and materials. • Diagnostic Tools - leaf guages, Lucia gigs & Deprogrammers

Learning outcomes

Build a systematic evaluation of the occlusion for any patient. Understand the importance of functional and guided pathways. Learn when to open the vertical dimension as an adjunct to better outcomes. Build your confidence in understanding and applying Occlusal Principles.

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Speaker

Dr Andrea Shepperson BDS Otago

Dr Andrea Shepperson is a practising clinician, speaker and author for nearly 40 years in Auckland, She is a Mentor and Alumni of the internationally renowned Kois Center in Seattle, USA, New Zealand's only Digital Smile Design KOL and Master, running New Zealand's first DSD Clinic. She is an Honorary Life Member of the NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a Clinical Teacher and Postgraduate Tutor of the MSc Aesthetic Dentistry Programme at King’s College London, on the Editorial Board of Aesthetic Update. Her textbook- Managing Tooth Wear is sold globally and used as a recommended text.

Dr Andrea Shepperson 

OCCLUSION: THE MISSING LINK


Speaker:

Dr Andrea Shepperson BDS Otago

Friday 3rd Oct 2025 - Saturday 4th Oct 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Shepperson Education
112 Nick Johnstone Drive,
Waiheke Island
Auckland
Region: Auckland
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