Young Dentist Day 2025

A Beautiful Smile – Facially Driven Smile Design

Dr Sam Jethwa and Dr Sheila Li will open our minds to the power of “Facially Driven Smile Design: Dental and Facial Aesthetic Workflows for Functional and Cosmetic Smile Makeovers.” Prepare to embark on a journey that demonstrates the connection between facial aesthetics, and smile makeovers.

Dr Sam Jethwa of Bespoke Smile Academy, and President of The BACD, and Dr Sheila Li of Mediject academy, and Director of communications at The BACD will unveil the artistry behind achieving a seamless fusion of function and aesthetics in smile makeovers. Drawing from their extensive experience and innovative techniques, they illuminate the potential of minimal prep veneer treatments, and injectables, in shaping not just smiles, but entire facial profiles, and subtle enhancements.

This lecture encourages dentists to embrace a comprehensive approach to patient care, recognising the powerful influence that both treatment modalities can have on facial harmony.

Aims and Objectives for the Lecture

Objective:

To provide dentists with a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between smile design and facial aesthetics, understanding the role of temporary veneers in smile design and its impact on the face, and utilising this to achieve a harmonious functional and cosmetic outcome.

Aims:

1. Understand the indications for combined facial aesthetics and smile design cases, taking into consideration function and aesthetics
2. Identify wear cases and the use of injectables for long term management
3. Understand the consequence of dentistry on facial aesthetics and vice versa and how this impacts treatment planning and long term maintenance protocols
4. Treatment planning to foster a comprehensive approach, recognising the broader impact that restorative/veneer treatment can have on the face and it’s management

GDC OUTCOMES: A, C, D

Tooth Story – Blueprint

Aims:
– To explore the digital dental laboratory workflow and its role in delivering predictable restorative outcomes.
– To discuss digital shade matching and custom characterisation using photographic protocols.
– To highlight the importance of communication and collaboration between clinician and technician.
– To introduce the concept of a structured ‘blueprint’ – a reference document containing all essential photographs and records for consistent lab communication.
– To emphasise the role of clinical photography in achieving aesthetic and functional excellence.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, delegates should be able to:

– Understand the stages of a digital lab workflow from scan to final restoration.
– Recognise the benefits and techniques of digital shade matching.
– Implement effective communication strategies between clinic and lab to improve outcomes.
– Create a structured photographic ‘blueprint’ for use in restorative planning and laboratory communication.
– Appreciate how high-quality clinical photography enhances aesthetic detail, shade matching and long-term documentation.

GDC CPD Development Outcomes:
B – Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill in digital restorative workflows and materials
C – Development of effective communication and planning processes between clinicians and dental technicians
D – Reflection and improvement in clinical and collaborative outcomes through enhanced documentation and photographic protocols

The Tooth, The Dam, and The Ugly

Aims:
– To demonstrate a structured approach to planning and delivering functional and aesthetic restorative dentistry.
– To highlight the importance of multi-disciplinary care in clinical practice
– To discuss the value of your dental lab in case provision
– To share key learning points from case discussion

Learning Objectives:

– Understand the role of case selection in building clinical confidence.
– Appreciate the importance of multi disciplinary communication in case provision
– Identify common pitfalls in restorative treatment planning and execution.
– Recognise multiple treatment options

GDC CPD Development Outcomes:
A – Effective communication with patients about treatment planning, expectations and outcomes
B – Maintenance and development of knowledge and skills within restorative dentistry
C – Development of a systematic approach to clinical treatment planning and delivery
D – Learning from experience, including reflecting on mistakes to improve patient care

BACD A-Team: Smile Design, Ortho Restorative & Digital Dentistry

Ortho-Restorative Workflow: Align, Bleach, Bond (ABB) – Dr Tilly Houston

Aims and Objectives

– Understand the fundamentals of the ortho-restorative workflow and treatment planning for Align, Bleach, Bond (ABB) cases.
– Learn key principles for effective clear aligner treatment planning, including case selection and sequencing.
– Discover techniques for achieving ultra-natural composite bonding, including shade selection, layering, and finishing.
– Follow a full ABB case example from planning through to final restoration, with clinical insights and tips

Complete Dentures: Smile Design Foundations – Dr Rupert Monkhouse

Aims and Objectives:

– Understand the underlying anatomy and how it guides tooth positioning
– ⁠Appreciate the importance of the wax rim registration in complete denture aesthetics
– ⁠Understand the process of a reliable jaw registration