Tooth Wear: Management of the Worn Dentition (1 day)

Tooth wear cases can quickly become complex: multiple aetiologies, changing occlusal schemes, limited budgets, and high patient expectations. This 1‑day, in‑person course gives you a structured, repeatable pathway for diagnosing and managing tooth surface loss in general practice—so you can plan with greater clarity and deliver treatment more predictably.

Why this course?

At the heart of the day is Dr Kushal Gadhia’s “10 Step Formula”—a proven planning framework that’s applied across multiple real cases during the course. You’ll learn not just what to do, but how to think through tooth wear from first consultation to delivery.

What you’ll cover

• Diagnosis & assessment of tooth surface loss (supported by pre-course learning)
• A 10-step planning pathway, mapped across the patient journey
• Clinical decision-making for common crossroads, including:
  • The role of orthodontics/aligners in tooth wear cases
  • When crown lengthening surgery is indicated
  • Dahl approach vs full mouth rehabilitation—when and why
  • Material selection: direct vs indirect options
  • Splint selection: which type, and when to use it
• Laboratory stages and workflow: wax-up, try-in stents, and practical sequencing
• Patient journey and conversion strategies, including how to navigate limited finances with affordable alternatives

Case-led, practice-focused learning

You’re encouraged to bring your own cases (photos and radiographs) for discussion and 1:1 guidance. You can also email records in advance to maximise the value of the day.

Pre-course learning + ongoing support

• ~1.5 hours of free pre-recorded videos to watch before attending
• A reading list of key papers for reference
• Post-course support to help you apply the approach back in practice

Learn with experienced faculty

• Kushal Gadhia – Clinical Director, former Consultant and Honorary Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Hospital, and a Specialist in Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry.
• Hit Parmar – Founder of Fine Art Dental Studio, bringing a technician-led perspective on ceramics, traditional methods and digital workflows.

Venue

Delivered at ACE Courses’ training centre, OUR PLACE.

ACE notes that many delegates choose to take this course alongside their 3‑day Occlusion course, reflecting how closely occlusion and tooth wear management are linked in day-to-day practice.