Professional Development Courses

Join Dr Tim Keys, Paediatric Dentist, as he speaks frankly with Dr Jillian Fisher on all things related to treating children. In this first of a 2-part Podcast, Dr Keys talks about the Childhood Benefits Scheme, how to manage treatment plans for child patients, and when and how to use Nitrous Oxide. He also speaks about the correct use of restorations verses Stainless Steel or Zirconia crowns (including Hall Crowns) for children, and how much Fluoride kids should be using ! 

In this 30 second clip, you will see that the secret to sharp, easy to read margins is not to move the bur slowly in a straight line !

Also learn how to use TCA to assist in producing sharp crown and veneer margins

Do you have troubles packing cord? In this 2 minute video, Dr Mandikos will show you the tricks to easily pack a cord, every time !

This is the entire Anterior Composite Workshop program which sells out every year. The program covers everything you need to know to predictably place aesthetic anterior restorations - every time. In this Full-Day Workshop, Dr Mandikos will cover:

• The role of Nanohybrid materials
• Shade matching hints and tips for perfect outcomes
• When to use Single Shades or Multi-Shaded Buildups
• A simplified technique for multi-layered buildups (Silicone Guide)
• Simple & Effective Finishing and Polishing techniques
• Also watch the hands-on demonstrations of these techniques

Not all composite systems can match natural teeth !

This 1hr 19min presentation will explain how modern composites can achieve perfect shade matches with natural teeth, by explaining the relevant colour theory, and then teaching which systems are anatomically based and which are not. The lecture will conclude with Hints and Tips to help the Clinician achieve perfect colour matches, everytime. 

This 5 minute video will show step-by-step the clinical protocol for correctly bonding a zirconia-framed "Maryland" bridge for predictable, long term success. The video shows each step in the process, and Michael also provides some recommendations on products you can use, as he describes the process in detail. 

Many clinicians fear that bonding to Zirconia is not possible, or at best, that it is unpredictable. In this 15 minute lecture, Dr Mandikos will summarise the consensus position and current evidence for bonding to Zirconia, and demonstrate, step-by-step, how to do it clinically. 

In this 6 minute video, you will see the correct way to place a Sectional Matrix Band to achive broad, tight contact points for your direct posterior composite restorations. Simple hints and tips to troubleshoot are also presented. 

More information is presented in the full workshop program on Posterior Composite Restorations

This 4 minute video will show you how to prepare the best margins and overall cavity preparation for a direct posterior composite restoration to ensure minimal risk of "White Line" formation, microleakage, staining and post-operative sensitivity. 

The Posterior Composite hands-on workshop sells out every year. This online program will provide all of the content of the workshop to teach the important basics of:

• Cavity margin preparation
• Correct matrix application
• Use of Liners
• Proper Layering technique
• Sculpting beautiful occusal anatomy
• Finishing and Polishing
• The correct use of Bulk Fill technologies

Have you had post-op sensitivity under new crowns or composite restorations ? It could be the Dentine Bonding technique you are using is incorrect. 

Dr Mandikos speak about how to avoid these post-operative complications and how to manage them, if they happen. He also talks about whether we need the "additional" steps of applying products like Gluma and Chlorhexidine.

29 mins

Have you had trouble with sensitivity under new crowns or composite restorations ?

In this concise and easy to understand overview of Dentine Bonding, Dr Mandikos explains how these primers and adhesive systems work, what can go wrong, and how you can make sure you get predictable results, every time !

Younger dentists need good Mentors. Dental school teaches the fundamentals, but there is so much to learn about practical procedures, as well as relating to patients, and there aren't many courses that can teach these. 

In this interview, Dr Mandikos discusses the topic of mentorship - what makes a good Mentor, what they can offer, and how to find one!

26 Minutes

The congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors creates a challenging clinical situation to treat. An aesthetic, functional and conservative treatment is required, usually in a very young patient. Should treatment thus be with an implant ? a bridge ? or with canine substitution ?

In this presentation, Dr Michael Mandikos will address the various clinical parameters that may help to make the decision, as well as provide guidelines for proceeding along either of the replacement options of Canine Substitution, or the use of Bonded Bridges. 

1:17 Hours

Are you confused about Occlusion ? Not sure about when to take a record in MIP or CR ?? Or maybe you are unsure about the correct type of Splint to use, and when it is clinically indicated ???

In this Companion Podcast, recorded after the Understanding Occlusion program in Mackay, Dr Michael Mandikos answers some of the questions that were raised at the course, and he provides some insights into Occlusion and Splints, for those who were not present on the day. 

48 Minutes

In this 1 hour presentation, Dr Mandikos covers multiple clinical hints and tips as well as some relevant dental materials information, to help the Clinician achieve perfect dental impressions, every time. 

This course provides for 1hour of CPD Credit (1 Point). 

56 Minutes

This 5 minute video demonstrates how to make durable provisional veneers using the silicone index technique and a bis-acryl provisional material. Finishing and polishing procedures enable the fabrication of a cosmetically acceptable and very mildly functional set of porvisional restorations.

What advice would you offer to Recent Graduates ?

Join Dr Jillian Brock as she asks Dr Michael Mandikos to reflect on the ups and downs of his career as a Specialist. What has worked for him, and what does he regret ? Hear some of Michael's thoughts on Clinical Practice, New Technologies, Social Media and enjoying a fulfilling career in Dentistry. 

18 Minutes

This 5 minute video will show you how to safely use TCA to control crevicular fluid flow and limit the risk of bleeding during dental procedures, by chemically cauterising the gingival sulcus. 

How to order TCA is also explained. 

Use this 6 minute video to teach your staff or learn yourself, how to correctly mix Zinc Phosphate Cement to lute your Gold, PFM and even some Zirconia crowns to place. 

Watch as Dr Allan talks the audience through the correct technique and all the intricacies for hand mixing this time-honoured classical material. 

6 Minutes

Speech Pathologist, Tia Pearce, explains the causes of and treatment for Tongue Thrust, which is so often responsible for causing tooth displacement in children that subsequently needs to be treated by Orthodontics. As Tia describes, the condition can be detected early and treatment is simple and effective and may even avoid the need for Orthodontics, if treated early.

In the second part of the interview, Dr Mandikos asks Tia about her views on Tongue Tie in infants and if, how and when it should be treated. Watch the interview to hear what she has to say about this often controversial topic !

This interview with Tia was made immediately after the 2023 Kassie Aegean Dental Conference in Greece.

Completion of this online program will provide a CPD Certificate for 1 Point.

What you will learn:

• What is Tongue thrust ?
• How the swallowing reflex develops and what can go wrong
• Correction with Orthodontics or Speech Pathology or both ?
• Tongue Tie – when it does and does not need to be treated

29 Minutes

Why should you offer Gold Restorations to all of your patients ?

In this post-course interview, Dr Mandikos speaks with a "Legend of Gold", Dr Randy Allan, about all of the amazing benefits of cast Gold restorations. Dr Allan explains how Gold can be beneficial for the patient (from conservatism through to its incredible longevity) and also discusses why it is beneficial to the Dentist too - notably its simplicity to cement and lack of post-operative complications. The pair also discuss the place of Gold alongside or even instead of, modern all-ceramic restorations. 

34 Minutes

Speech Pathologist, Tia Pearce, explains the various speech sounds that are controlled by tooth and lip position and how the reshaping of teeth by dental procedures may impact on these sounds.

Tia goes on to explain the importance of maxillary incisal edge position in the enunciation of “S” and “F & V” sounds. Watch this interview to understand how these sounds are made, and thus understand how to use these phonetic tests clinically, to determine whether your planned new restorations are actually too long, too short, or just right.

This interview with Tia was made immediately after the 2023 Kassie Aegean Dental Conference.

Completion of this online program will provide a CPD Certificate for 1 Point.

What you will learn:

• What is Tongue thrust ?
• How the swallowing reflex develops and what can go wrong
• Correction with Orthodontics or Speech Pathology or both ?
• Tongue Tie – when it does and does not need to be treated

54 Minutes

This presentation briefly explains the nature of White Spot Lesions that affect tooth aesthetics, and a simple, conservative approach for treatment. The technique is primarily non-invasive and does not involve restorative materials. The results are predictable, effective and long lasting.

What you will learn:

• Case Selection for conservative management
• In-surgery treatment protocol
• At-home treatment protocol

15 Minutes

The applications for zirconia have expanded greatly since it was first introduced. Zirconia is an incredibly versatile restorative material that is strong, can create great aesthetics and it is very biocompatible. But is it the perfect material for crown & bridgework, and implants ?

Many claims have been made about zirconia, both good and bad. In this 90 minute presentation, Michael will cover some of these truths and myths, to give the Clinican a greater understanding of how to use this material, to get the very best possible results from it. 

What you will learn:

• What makes zirconia so strong
• How to maintain zirconia’s strength – the “Do’s and Don’ts”
• Layered and Monolithic applications for Zirconia
• Aesthetic Possibilities – masking the dark substrate
• Bonding Zirconia
• Removing Zirconia crowns
• Zirconia Bonded Bridge

1:55 Hours