OCCLUSION, TMJ, SPLINT THERAPY| BASICS TO BRILLIANCE

2 DAYS : THEORY & HANDS-ON COURSE

NEXT DATES | SATURDAY 18th APRIL & 16th MAY 2026 | 9.00am-5.00pm | BLOOMSBURY, CENTRAL LONDON

TOTAL FEE £1280

COURSE LEAD| Dr Ian Cline (Course Director, DENTER)

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“Ian is world class in his teaching. He simplifies difficult concepts and makes sure that you understand how to implement the new techniques. Excellent course and highly recommended for updating your skills to a new level.”
— Dr Naazi Marouf-Key, Dental Surgeon

Designed for Dentists who would like to improve their knowledge and develop their skills in applied Occlusion, TMJ & Splint Therapy.

Dr Ian Cline, Dental Surgeon, will lead this 2 day long course hands-on course designed for Dentists who would like to improve their knowledge and develop their skills to enable them to provide safe, effective treatment.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • To enhance clinicians’ understanding of functional occlusion and its relevance to everyday dental practice.

  • To develop the ability to diagnose, manage, and prevent occlusal and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) effectively.

  • To provide hands-on experience in assessing occlusal relationships and designing appropriate splint therapies.

  • To integrate occlusal principles into restorative, orthodontic, and prosthodontic treatment planning.

  • To increase confidence in managing patients presenting with occlusal instability, parafunction, and TMJ pain.

  • Learning Objectives

  • By the end of this 2-day course, participants will be able to:

    Day 1 — Occlusion & TMJ Fundamentals

    Knowledge & Understanding

  • Describe normal functional occlusion and the role of the TMJ and musculature in mandibular movement.

  • Identify the key features of centric relation, intercuspal position, and occlusal vertical dimension.

  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of occlusal disharmony and TMJ dysfunction.

  • Understand the multifactorial nature of TMDs — including biomechanical, psychological, and parafunctional factors.

  • Differentiate between adaptive and pathologic occlusal changes.

    Practical Skills

  • Perform a structured occlusal and TMJ examination, including muscle palpation and joint movement assessment.

  • Record accurate jaw relationships using facebow transfer and bite registration techniques.

  • Analyse mounted study casts to assess occlusal relationships.

    Day 2 — Splint Therapy & Clinical Management

    Knowledge & Understanding

  • Explain the rationale behind different occlusal splint designs and their indications (stabilisation, repositioning, soft splints, etc.).

  • Understand the principles of occlusal equilibration and when (and when not) to adjust occlusion.

  • Appreciate the role of splint therapy in managing parafunction, bruxism, and TMJ pain.

  • Discuss evidence-based protocols for conservative management of TMD.

  • Integrate occlusal and TMJ considerations into complex restorative and prosthodontic cases.

    Practical Skills

  • Design and adjust an occlusal splint for a range of clinical scenarios.

  • Assess splint fit, comfort, and function using clinical checkpoints.

  • Develop a management plan for a patient with TMJ dysfunction, including when to refer for specialist care.

  • Implement a follow-up and review protocol for splint therapy patients.


    GDC eCPD Outcomes A, B, C, D

“Course materials and the hands-on are excellent. Highly recommended!”
— Dr. Golnar Hassirian D.M.D Dentist, London
“Ian is friendly, approachable and his enthusiasm is very inspirational! Content is up to date and the techniques taught are modern, informative and readily applicable. Amazing course approach - Simplified and yet detailed! ”
— Dr. Charlie Attariani D.M.D Dentist EGO Cosmetics - London

FEES The total cost of the Course is £1280.

  • Hands-on Training

  • 18 Verifiable eCPD Hours

The fee includes all refreshments, lunch, course manual, and access to Online Platform which contains numerous .pdf’s and Online Videos. Payment is due by BACS transfer at the time of booking. Once booked the fee is non-refundable, however provided a reasonable notice is given then the place may be transferred to another colleague or to a later date.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 40 PAGE HANDBOOK

  • ACCESS TO ONLINE LECTURES

  • LOTS OF HANDS-ON

  • RELAXED ENVIRONMENT WITH HIGHLY EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR

  • EXCELLENT TUTOR TO DELEGATE RATIO

  • OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE & ASK AS MANY QUESTIONS AS YOU NEED TO