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IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by Kingston and District Section

What to expect

Join Brian Millar on Tuesday, 24 February for an in-depth lecture on occlusal management and discover the key features of a satisfactory occlusion and learn practical strategies for managing TMD, bruxism, clenching, and sleep apnoea. Brian will demonstrate the effective use of occlusal splints, including how to select, fit, and monitor them, with visual examples of correct and incorrect applications.

Gain the confidence to prescribe the right splint for each condition and avoid common pitfalls that can worsen symptoms.

Timings

18:30 Registration, finger food buffet with tea, coffee, snacks and networking

19:00 Lecture - Brian Millar

20:30 Networking

21:00 End

Learning objectives

  • Be able to select and use a splint for a range of clinical situations including clenching, bruxism, TMD, sleep apnoea
  • Be able to successfully use occlusal splints
  • Know how to fit, adjust and monitor splints
  • Be able to treat TMD and bruxism more effectively.

Development outcomes

A, B, C and D

Meet the speaker

Brian Millar Clinical Professor of Dental Education, King’s College London and NHS Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, King’s College London Dental Institute

Brian Millar is a Clinical Professor of Dental Education at King’s College London and an NHS Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at the King’s College London Dental Institute, based at Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Hospitals. He is also a Specialist in Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry.

He serves as Programme Director for the internationally renowned MClinDent in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics at King’s College London, now in its 26th year. The programme currently has 145 registered clinicians and boasts graduates in over 60 countries, many of whom practise at an advanced level of clinical dentistry. Brian previously established the highly successful MSc programmes in Aesthetic Dentistry and Advanced General Dental Practice via blended learning at the KCL Dental Institute, and has also developed overseas training in Prosthodontics.

With 45 years of clinical experience, Brian remains an active specialist clinician in both hospital and private practice. His particular focus is on managing tooth wear, aesthetic concerns, and occlusal issues, applying minimally invasive (MI) philosophies wherever possible. He has also contributed to the development of online referral and triage systems in Restorative Dentistry, helping to improve NHS referral pathways.

More information

Please email [email protected] with any dietary requirements.

Would you be interested in getting involved in the Kingston and District Section?

We are looking for enthusiastic members to join the Kingston and District Section committee as general committee members and a new Chair. 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 Andrew White at the event, or email us at [email protected]

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DoubleTree by Hilton London Kingston Upon Thames 

1 Skerne Road, Kingston Upon Thames KT2 5FJ

A modern hotel set in the heart of Kingston and just a five-minute walk from the train station.

 

Car parking

Whilst there is no onsite parking at the hotel, there is public parking available at Seven Kings Car Park located opposite the hotel (GPS Location: KT2 5AD).

0-1 Hours £2.50  

1-2 Hours £4.00

2-3 Hours £5.50

3-4 Hours £7.25

4-5 Hours £9.50

The car park is ticketless, please remember your number plate for the pay machines – and note that the pay machines are card payment only.

Car park closes at 23:00 and re-opens at 07:00 Monday - Saturdays. Reservations are not possible.

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Very well organised meeting

I enjoy the ability to catch up with other dental colleagues

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