Excellence through Training

The SKILLBOND Education Centre

January - July 2008 

 

 

AmannGirrbach Articulation Course - Basic (1 day)

 

This informative practical course will ensure delegates receive a complete understanding of the axis and centric jaw relations including practical step-by-step procedures.
   Demonstrations, followed by practical training sessions, will be given for facebow and transfer registrations, programming articulators with positional registrations, model and splitcast analysis, and grinding in habitual intercuspidation.


Date: TBA
Course Fee: £175.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSAM 002
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 6 hours


To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com

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AmannGirrbach Ceramill System Course - (2 day)

 

This 2 day practical course demonstrates a revolutionary new system for producing zirconia frameworks without the need for CAD/CAM technology. The Ceramill System is a simple yet elegant solution which is highly effective in both end result and cost.
    The principle of the system is the pantograph which, after creating a resin replica of the final restoration, is touch scanned with a hand surveying probe attached to a milling unit. Practical instructional sessions allow the delegate to produce zirconia frameworks and to gain a thorough understanding of each phase of this unique laboratory technique.

Dates:    Thursday 29th May / Friday 30th May 2008, Thursday 24th July / Friday 25th July 2008
Course Fee:  £175.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSAM 003
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 10 hours


To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com 

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AmannGirrbach Milling Course - Basic (1 day)

 

   An in-depth course detailing all types of milling techniques using the latest milling machines available on the market today. A step-by-step manual accompanies this course and is complemented by hands-on practical sessions to ensure a thorough understanding of the principles.
-  milling types and techniques

-  use of milling machines and cutters, drilling techniques

- precision attachment milling and telescopic crowns

Date:  TBA
Course Fee:  £175.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSAM 001
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 6 hours

To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com 

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Pressable Ceramic System Course - Basic (1 day)

 

     Authentic is a pressable ceramic system that allows for easy shape and colour-corrections of teeth in a simple and effective way. This unique system also offers the techniques of PFM and PTM restorations.

- pressing technique  
- layering and firing with Authentic ceramics
- staining


Dates:    Friday 25th April 2008
Course Fee:    £150.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSVP 003
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 6 hours


To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com

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DeguDent Eclipse Prosthetic System Course - (1 day)

 

This "hands-on" laboratory course provides information and instruction for Degudent's latest systems - Eclipse Junior and Radica.

     Eclipse is a direct method for fabricating dental prostheses, eliminating many of the elements associated with conventional denture fabrication methods. Radica is a revolutionary lab-processed provisional material that combines exceptionally high flexural strength characteristics with outstanding aesthetics. This ununsual combination enables the user to use Radica for try-in applications, diagnostic and long-term provisional restorations.

Dates:  Monday 28th April 2008
Course Fee:  £175.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSDE 001
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 6 hours


To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com

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Ceka Preci-Line Attachment System Course - Basic (1 day)

 

With its long service life, precise retention, replaceability and reassuring "click", Ceka has been ensuring comfort and reliability for over 40 years. The user will be guided through implementation of all Ceka attachments in different applications from overdentures to implants. Case design, selection and aftercare will be addressed extensively plus tips to produce combination work with predictable success.

Dates: Monday 2nd June 2008
Course Fee:  £150.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSAL 001
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 6 hours

To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com

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Ceka Preci-Line Attachment System Advanced Course

- Advanced (1 day)

 

Ceka attachments have been on the market since 1958. For almost any indication there is a suitable solution for different retention requirements. Ceka attachments can be adapted to practically every type of prosthesis including Implants.

This course will illustrate a wide variety of prosthetic solutions for axial, extracoronal and implant-retained frameworks.


Dates: Tuesday 3rd June 2008, Wednesday 4th June 2008
Course Fee: £195.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSAL 002
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 6 hours


To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com

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Renfert Anatomical Waxing Course - (1 day)

 

This course is designed specifically for intermediate and advanced technicians desiring a complete understanding of tooth morphology. This comprehensive approach to full mouth waxing will also cover aesthetics with a special emphasis on tooth morphology, anatomy, shape and function.

Date: Monday 16th June 2008, Tuesday 17th June 2008
Course Fee: £175.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSRE 001
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 6 hours


To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com

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Renfert Model Course - (1 day)

 

 Model construction is regarded as a key factor in the initial image presented by a dental laboratory.  Laboratory work is based on accurate model making. This practical course demonstrates the step-by-step procedures involved to produce success with functional models combining time, function and aesthetics.

Date: Tuesday 18th June 2008
Course Fee:  £150.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSRE 002
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 6 hours


To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com

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Provisional Crown Course - (1 day)

 

Discover the latest state of the art in prototype and provisional restorations featuring both acrylic and composite resins from different manufacturers. This course will show how a highly aesthetic long lasting provisional can be created to act as a prototype for the final restoration using straightforward and cost effective techniques in a variety of new materials including New Outline from Anaxdent. This latest material was developed in close collaboration with Michel Magne to provide the highest quality aesthetics through the careful control of fluorescence.

Date: Friday 18th April 2008
Course Fee: £295.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSPC 001
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 6 hours


To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com

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Noritake EX-3 Ceramics Course - (1 day)

 

    An in-depth ceramic course utilising the excellent handling properties of EX-3 porcelain to demonstrate multi-layering techniques. Exhibiting ideal fluorescence, this porcelain provides vitality in all lighting conditions.

- paste opaque application
- dentine/enamel layering techniques
- internal Live Staining
- luster porcelain
- morphological contouring

Date: Tuesday 13th May 2008
Course Fee:  £175.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSNO 003
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 6 hours


To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com

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Noritake EX-3 Ceramics Course - Advanced (2 day)

 

     An advanced ceramics course utilising the excellent handling properties of EX-3 porcelain. Intricate layering and staining techniques will be demonstrated for multiple unit frameworks to achieve vitality and anatomical form.
- Internal and external staining
- Luster and translucent porcelains creating halo effect
- Morphological contouring


Date: Thursday 15th May / Friday 16th May 2008
Course Fee: £295.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSNO 005
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 12 hours

To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com

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Noritake Cerabien ZR (CZR) Ceramics Course

- Advanced (1 day)

 

     CZR is a new porcelain specifically developed for constructing all-ceramic anterior and posterior crowns on Zirconia frameworks. This course offers an insight into the latest development of the Katana CAD/CAM system in addition to an in-depth layering technique to offer enhanced aesthetics.

- ceramic layering techniques
- CZR internal staining
- luster porcelain
- morphological contouring
- clinical cases

Date: Wednesday 14th May 2008
Course Fee:  £175.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSNO 004
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 6 hours

To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com

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Ivoclar BPS Technical System Course - Advanced (2 day)

 

     This BPS Course demonstrates standardised techniques for producing high quality complete dentures. A new introduction this year will be the SR Ortholingual DCL tooth form offering a simplified lingualised set up.

- model transfer - Stratos Articulator system
- selection and setting of teeth
- SR Ivocap Injection Moulding

Dates: TBA
Course Fee: £425.00 inc. VAT
Course Code: CSIV 001
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 12 hours


To book this course, please call Sarah Swan at Ivoclar : 0116 284 7887

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Ivoclar IPS e.max Course - (2 day)

 

  Designed with simplicity and versatility in mind, IPS e.max comprises of highly aesthetic and high-strength materials for both the Press and CAD/CAM technique. The nano-fluorapatite layering ceramic, IPS e.max Ceram used to veneer all the IPS e.max components, whether glass ceramic or zirconium-oxide, completes this new all-ceramic system.


Dates: Wednesday 21st May / Thursday 22nd May 2008, Tuesday 15th July / Wednesday 16th July 2008
Course Fee:  £495.00 inc. VAT
Course Code: CSIV 004
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 12 hours

To book this course, please call Sarah Swan at Ivoclar : 0116 284 7887

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Endurance Implant Portal Workshop - (1 day)

 

  An introductory course intended for delegates with little or no prior knowledge of dental implants, providing a general overview of the terminology, procedures and processes involved. An informal approach is taken featuring actual case presentations together with a short practical session.

Dates:  TBA
Course Fee:  £195.00 inc. VAT
Course Code: CSEN 001
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 6 hours

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Endurance Implant Median Workshop - (3 non-consecutive days)

 

An extensive practical-based course, delegates produce a range of items ranging from drilling guides to final restorations which on completion can be used for marketing their individual skills. Instruction will be given for a range of procedures including abutment modification, laser welding and milling, underpinning knowledge will be provided by genuine dental laboratory case presentations. Delegates are expected to undertake specific practical homework between sessions and are encouraged to bring their actual cases to the workshops.


Dates: Friday 23rd May / Friday 6th June / Friday 27th June 2008
Course Fee:  £295.00 + VAT (per day)
Course Code: CSEN 002
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 18 hours

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GC Initial Porcelain Course - (1 day)

 

The GC Ceramic Line is a system covering all possible ceramic indications within one colour line. This practical course will highlight the optimal lifelike aesthetics that are easily reproducible without the limits of creativity.

- multichromatic techniques using Michael Brusch's copying nature technique
- internal and external staining techniques
tooth morphology

Date: Tuesday 10th June 2008
Course Fee:  £175.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSGC 002
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 6 hours


To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com

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GC Red & White Aesthetics Course (1 day)

 

For lifelike gum restorations it is just as important to use a light-cured composite system which makes the most of your red aesthetic skills, as it is to use your white aesthetic skills to create lifelike teeth and gums. This is where Gradia and Gradia Gum comes in.

Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2008
Course Fee: £95.00 + VAT
Course Code: CSGC 003
Verifiable CPD Accreditation: 6 hours


To reserve a place on this course, please email us at: courses@skillbond.com

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