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IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by Gloucestershire Section

What to expect

This session will give dentists essential implant knowledge, show how to avoid restorative pitfalls, and outline the key principles for predictable outcomes. It will highlights patient benefits and provides practical steps to begin offering implant-supported solutions.

The session covers both lecture and hands-on elements. 

Timings

18:45  Registration and networking

19:30  Lecture with Gareth Jones

21:00  Ends

Learning objectives

  • Understand important principles when restoring implants
  • When to consider implants, and when to avoid
  • New developments in restoring implants.

Development outcome

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Meet the speaker

Gareth Jones Dentist and Implant Surgeon

Gareth graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2003 with the HR Williams prize for oral surgery. He has spent his dental career working in general practice where he has developed a special interest in Implantology.

He spends most of his work time at Monmouth Dental Practice where he became principal dentist in 2011 but also visits practices in Cheltenham and Hereford. The Implantology side of his work ranges from single teeth, to full arch restoration with sinus augmentation and vertical and horizontal bone grafting.

He has lectured widely nationally and internationally and mentors other dentists on their implant journey.

More information 

Download the booking form as a word or pdf document and return to [email protected]

Please email [email protected] with any dietary requirements.

Would you be interested in getting involved in the Gloucestershire Section?

We are looking for enthusiastic members to join the Gloucestershire Section committee. A role on the committee is a great way to get involved in the BDA at a local level and to help provide and shape local educational and networking events. It’s also great to have on your CV!

A brief description of the different roles in a committee is available here

The Section has the support of the centrally-based Local Services team who are on hand to help and advise on any aspect of running the Section and planning events.

If interested, or for more information, please contact us at [email protected] 

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Royal George Hotel
Birdlip
Gloucester GL4 8JH

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