THE ART OF ISOLATION
MASTER RUBBER DAM TECHNIQUES WITH THIS ONE DAY HANDS-ON COURSE (limited to 16 participants)
SATURDAY 12th JULY 2025 OR SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER 2025
CENTRAL LONDON | BLOOMSBURY
INVESTMENT £640
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course will focus on simple, effective techniques for Rubber Dam placement for Restorative and Endodontic procedures.
Dr Nika Abolseldgh & Dr Ian Cline deliver a relaxed,super informative Rubber Dam Mastery Day, If you're a Clinician looking to up your game in patient care during restorative treatments, this is the one for you. This course is all about getting you comfortable with that nifty piece of equipment you’ve been avoiding or maybe not using to its full potential. Nika & Ian will take the mystery out of it and show you how it can be your best friend in the clinic. Expect hands-on sessions, real-life scenarios, and plenty of tips and tricks that will make you wonder how you ever worked without it.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The Importance of Routine Rubber Dam Use | Understand the critical role of rubber dams in ensuring a clean, dry field, enhancing visibility, and improving patient safety during various dental procedures.
Comprehensive Benefits of Rubber Dam Application | Explore how rubber dams contribute to infection control, prevent aspiration of instruments, and improve the longevity of restorations by minimizing contamination .
Essential Equipment and Materials | Familiarise with the complete armamentarium: rubber dam sheets (latex and non-latex), punches, clamps, frames, forceps, floss, Teflon tape, and accessories like Wedjets and Brinker retractors.
Selection and Use of Frames and Forceps | Learn to choose between metal and plastic frames based on radiographic needs and understand the ergonomics of various forceps for efficient clamp placement.
Choosing the Right Anchor Clamp | Master the selection of appropriate clamps (e.g., W2, W8A, 212) based on tooth morphology and procedure requirements .
Utilizing Accessory Clamps and Materials | Delve into the use of accessory clamps, Teflon tape, floss ligatures, and Wedjets to enhance isolation, especially in challenging scenarios .
Application of Brinker Tissue Retractors | Understand when and how to use Brinker clamps (e.g., B4) for effective gingival retraction during subgingival restorations .
Safe Modification of Clamps and Equipment | Learn techniques for customizing clamps and other tools to fit unique clinical situations without compromising safety.
Effective Dam Inversion Techniques | Practice methods for inverting the dam into the gingival sulcus to achieve optimal seal and isolation, including the use of air syringes and cord packers .
Optimizing Assistant Collaboration | Develop strategies for efficient teamwork, including the “four-handed dentistry” approach to streamline rubber dam placement.
Isolation Strategies for Endodontic Procedures | Explore specific techniques for isolating teeth during root canal treatments to prevent contamination and enhance treatment outcomes.
Managing Isolation of the Last Standing Molar | Tackle the challenges of isolating terminal molars, including clamp selection and dam stabilization methods .
Implementing Deep Margin Elevation (DME) | Learn the principles and techniques of DME under rubber dam isolation to manage subgingival margins effectively.
Tying and Placing Floss Ligatures | Gain proficiency in creating and applying floss ligatures to secure the dam and retract gingival tissues .
Digital Scanning with Rubber Dam in Place | Understand the protocols for performing intraoral scans without removing the rubber dam, facilitating efficient digital workflows.
Cementation of Onlays and Veneers Under Isolation | Master the steps for bonding indirect restorations while maintaining isolation to ensure optimal adhesion and longevity.
Anterior Isolation Techniques | Explore methods for isolating anterior teeth, including the use of split dam techniques and specialized clamps for aesthetic procedures.
Troubleshooting Common Isolation Challenges | Identify and resolve issues such as dam leakage, clamp instability, and patient discomfort during rubber dam application.
Patient Communication and Comfort | Learn to educate patients about the benefits of rubber dam use and address concerns to enhance acceptance and comfort.
Integrating Rubber Dam Use into Daily Practice | Develop a systematic approach to incorporating rubber dam isolation into routine procedures, improving efficiency and clinical outcomes.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
“Excelent Course, so many practical details. Good presentations, great support, super location too. Thanks so much.”
“Brilliant Course. Amazing Speakers.”
“Nika’s technique is highly effective, it was simple & stress free to follow. I really enjoyed the day. The Best Rubber Dam Isolation Course! Thank you”
“Course materials and the hands-on are excellent. Highly recommended!”
“Very well organised. Enjoyed every bit. Very helpful - learnt a lot”
““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.””
“Excellent course. Hands-on aspect was extremely useful, thank you so much”
“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! ”
““Excellent…….. pays for itself both financially and in terms of professional esteem. Invaluable in my conversion to private practice. Anyone thinking of doing one of these courses, stop thinking, do it, don’t think about it. Career changing””
NEXT COURSE DATES
Saturday 12th July 2025 (Some places still available)
Saturday 4th October 2025
INVESTMENT | Total fee for the day is £640
Full Day of Hands-on Training
Online Access to Dedicated Platform which contains Pre-Course Presentation & .pdf Documents related to the subject
8 Verifiable ECPD Hours
The fee includes all online training, the Hands-on day, Lunch, all refreshments, use of Phantom Heads / Models & Rubber Dam Kit, Online Course Materials.