Attached to Precision: The evolution of precision attachments in Prosthodontics
Speaker: Dr Shash Bhakta, Leeds Dental Institute and private practice
Friday 30th September 2022 12.45-1.45pm UK time
Aim:
To familiarise the attendee with the evolution and role of precision attachments in Prosthodontics
Objectives:
- To review the evolution of precision attachments and removable prosthodontics
- The transition of attachments into implant dentistry
- Current status of attachments and their relevance
GDC development outcome C
I am a consultant in Restorative Dentistry at Leeds Dental Institute and the lead clinician for the NHS specialist service. I split my time between tertiary care in Leeds and specialist private practice in York. My clinical interests are within oral rehabilitation of patients with head and neck cancer, management of the failing dentitions, endodontics and implant dentistry. I have been involved with post graduate education for over 15 years and have been the Training Programme Director for Restorative Dentistry. I have a PhD in bone augmentation biomaterials and have an ongoing involvement in clinical research.