Discover a high-quality alternative to freehand composite dentistry

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Posted by: Dental Design 8th October 2022

The BACD Annual Conference is a platform for innovation, sharing best practice and connecting with like-minded professionals who have a passion for cosmetic dentistry. As such, its eclectic three-day programme will cover a broad range of topics, exposing delegates to new ideas and technologies.

Among the speakers bringing something new and exciting to the table will be Dr Mide Ojo, who is leading a hands-on workshop alongside Dr Thomas Sealey. They will explore a new technique they have developed to make direct composite restorations easier and more predictable in certain situations. Sharing some of the challenges that they hope to help delegates overcome, Mide comments:

“The main issue that many clinicians struggle with regarding direct composite restorations is predicting the outcome. It can be difficult to visualise the end result, and if you don’t know exactly what to expect, neither does the patient. This can impact treatment acceptance and it may increase the likelihood of complaints further down the line if treatment is provided and the patient is unsatisfied with the outcome.

“We’re hoping to help dentists create a more accurate plan of what their patients’ smiles will look like post-composite restoration. This can also be shown to the patient, enabling them to see it and really experience it. The process allows dentists to make changes to the plan if the patient has any concerns, so adjustments are made before any treatment is performed on the mouth, which is far more convenient for everyone. Ultimately, it’s about achieving predictable, consistent results with direct composite restorations.”

Mide and Thomas will be presenting a session titled “Smilefast Activation Course: A new workflow in delivering direct composite restorations”. About the technique and the workshop in general, Mide says:

“Like many of our colleagues, Tom and I have tried many techniques over the years for direct composite, each with inherent problems. We looked at these and tried to improve upon the process in order to minimise the issues faced. Ours is still a novel approach, but many of the planning and application principles are tried and tested. We have trained over 3000 dentists on the Smilefast technique so far and are thrilled to be sharing it with our peers at the BACD. As with many clinical concepts, it is case specific, but in the right conditions it offers a highly effective solution and has proven to be a value asset within the modern clinician’s restorative armamentarium.

“During the workshop, I hope we can give dentists an appreciation of the workflow from the design stages and trial smile to refinement and the final delivery. Taking a practical approach, the session will delve into the hands-on application of the stents required. We will also be showing some of our own cases, with before and after photos and some step-by-step videos to demonstrate the procedure sequence.

“This is a unique course exclusive to the BACD and delegates will be fully accredited upon completing the online learning resources. We hope to help delegates understand how to place a stent and finish a case with this technique. Delegates will also get access to the online portal straight away, where they can upload and discuss their cases, watch all the videos and enjoy the online help and training.

“Tom and I are general dentists and we have found this technique to improve our workflow significantly. We have already treated and changed the lives of hundreds of patients. We’d love for colleagues to attend the workshop with an open mindset and to see how Smilefast provides a high-quality alternative to freehand composite dentistry.”

There will be a wide selection of hands-on workshops for delegates to choose from at the BACD Annual Conference, with some sessions repeated in the morning and afternoon to provide extra flexibility. Other topics to be explored include the BOPT Concept, smile design, Invisalign, digital dentures and more. The main lecture programme will headline with world-renowned Dr Frank Spear, with various other leading lights from the field discussing biomimetic dentistry and the ortho restorative interface.

Reflecting on what the BACD Annual Conference means to him, Mide adds:

“I will never forget my first BACD Annual Conference back in 2012 – it was an eye-opening experience because I’d never seen that level of dentistry in the UK before. For me, this event is essential to help raise and maintain the standard of dentistry I deliver. It showcases some of the best work in the UK and inspires others to push themselves to be better. As an organisation, the BACD is fantastic, providing a safe space for dentists to learn about cosmetic dentistry and a support network that is crucial for career development.

“I would like to thank the BACD Board for inviting us to speak. It’s great to be able to present a British technique to our UK peers.”