Oxford Section: What’s the craic with cracked teeth?

What to expect

On Thursday 15 October, James Fitton, Specialist in Endodontics, will share practical insights into the diagnosis and management of cracked teeth, helping delegates make confident clinical decisions in practice.

You will learn how to differentiate between cracks and fractures, understand their causes, how to undertake a comprehensive clinical assessment, apply practical management strategies to optimise outcomes, and evaluate the prognosis of affected teeth.

Timings

18:30 Registration and networking 

18:45 Lecture - James Fitton

21:00 Ends

Learning objectives

• Define cracks and fracture and how to differentiate between them

• Understand why cracks and fractures occur

• How to carry out a comprehensive assessment of a tooth with a suspected crack or fracture

• Management of cracked teeth, incorporating evidence-based protocols for maximising success

• Discuss prognosis for cracked teeth.

Development outcomes

C and D

Meet the speaker

James qualified from the University of Leeds with merit, following which he worked in general practice in Edinburgh. He then undertook two years as a senior house officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Royal United Hospital in Bath and Restorative Dentistry at the Royal London Hospital. It was during this time that he was awarded Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) with the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

Following this he enrolled on the four-year specialist training programme at Guy's and King's College London Dental Institute, which he completed with distinction. He has also been awarded the Membership in Endodontics by the Royal College of Surgeons, England and Edinburgh.

He accepts endodontic referrals in private practice in and around Oxfordshire.