Workshops / Breakout Rooms

Take a deep dive on some hot topics at the BDN Excellence Conference 2025.

At BDN Excellence Conference 2025, we’ve curated a range of immersive sessions designed to give you practical, transferrable knowledge and skills that you can immediately apply in your area of interest.

From focused breakout rooms for in-depth discussions to dynamic demonstrations and hands-on sessions led by experienced specialists and experts, these workshops offer close interaction and the chance to deepen your clinical understanding.

Browse the workshop lineup for detailed learning objectives and come ready to learn, engage, and elevate your practice!

 Workshops at BDN Excellence 2025

  • Facilitator: Dr. Zohaib Ali (Prosthoworks)

    Summary:
    Discover how the revolutionary injection moulding technique can transform your composite restorations. Dr. Ali will guide you through a detailed demonstration of this game-changing approach, offering practical insights to achieve predictable and aesthetic results.

    Learning Objectives & Key Takeaways:

    • Understand the principles and clinical indications of injection moulding

    • Learn efficient protocols for achieving precise restorations

    • Gain expert tips on optimising material handling for superior outcomes

  • Facilitator: Dr. Azim Malik (Edudent)

    Summary:
    Ideal for general dental practitioners, this hands-on session will provide practical insights into ridge and socket preservation techniques that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday practice. Gain the skills to maintain bone volume and improve long-term restorative outcomes for your patients.

    Learning Objectives & Key Takeaways:

    • Understand the principles and clinical indications for ridge and socket preservation

    • Explore techniques for predictable bone maintenance after extractions

    • Learn practical tips that can be immediately applied in general practice

  • Facilitators: Dr. Temi Ajimoko & Septodont

    Summary:
    This interactive workshop delves into the latest advancements in vital pulp therapy, offering an in-depth exploration of techniques for managing compromised pulps while preserving vitality. The session includes a practical, hands-on component focused on the use of Biodentine as a gold standard material. Discover when and how to apply different treatment modalities to achieve optimal outcomes.

    Learning Objectives & Key Takeaways:

    • Comprehensive Treatment Insight: Understand a range of modern vital pulp therapy options, from indirect pulp capping to partial pulpotomies

    • Material Mastery: Gain hands-on experience with Biodentine and its application in clinical practice

    • Clinical Decision-Making: Learn key criteria for choosing the appropriate pulp therapy modality based on case presentation

    • Predictable Outcomes: Develop techniques to achieve long-term success in vital pulp therapy

  • Facilitator: Dr. Neil Patel & 32co

    Summary:

    In this eye-opening session run by 32Co - the fastest-growing clear aligner provider in the UK - you'll lift the lid on the aligner industry and learn techniques to dramatically improve your planning. Explore common treatment pitfalls as you work on complex real-life case studies. Learn techniques for clear aligner best practice with one of the UK's best orthodontists. Finally, discover how a revolutionary method of orthodontist-led collaboration can save time, money, stress, and deliver the very best outcomes to your patients.

    Learning Objectives & Key Takeaways

    • Discover some of the most common pitfalls for GDPs providing clear aligners, and learn how they can be avoided

    • Discover best practice for providing aligners predictably, safely and conveniently

    • Find out how to treat any patient, of any complexity, that comes through your door

  • Facilitator: Faye Donald & EMS

    Summary:
    With the correct technique, PIEZON® technology can achieve effective & comfortable calculus removal avoiding over instrumentation and optimising treatment outcomes.

    During this workshop I’ll be discussing the rationale behind PIEZON® and will help participants differentiate between correct and incorrect technique by demonstrating the importance of tip selection, angulation, adaptation and lateral pressure.

  • Facilitator: IPD & Align Technology, iTero™

    Summary:
    The future of implant dentistry is digital, and this hands-on workshop offers a deep dive into the full digital workflow - from scanning to restoration. Led by experts from IPD and Align Technology, delegates will gain practical experience in intraoral scanning, digital treatment planning, and efficient implant restoration. Learn how digital workflows can enhance precision, streamline procedures, and improve patient outcomes.

    Learning Objectives & Key Takeaways:

    • Master Digital Scanning: Hands-on practice with the new iTero Lumina intraoral scanner with IPD scan bodies and workflows for implant cases

    • Efficiency & Accuracy: Understand how digital tools reduce chair time and improve workflow efficiency

    • Practical Application: Gain confidence in using digital technology for real-world implant restorations

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