Professional Development Courses

This Sister Edit !

In this episode, Dr Jill Fisher is joined by her sister, Specialist Orthodontist, Dr Liz Fisher for an insightful conversation on all things orthodontic. From the differences in compliance between 12 year old girls and boys, to the post COVID boom in adult  Orthodontics, there is so much to unpack. Plus Liz shares invaluable insights on when to refer young patients for early intervention. 

In this 88 minute presentation, Dr Mandikos will explain the importance of the correct diagnosis of Tooth Wear, the hallmark features that differentiate Dental Erosion from other conditions, and the steps involved in managing the patient - including home care, remineralisation strategies, and finally, an introduction to restorative management concepts. 

Join your host, Dr Jillian Brock as she interviews Dr Michael Mandikos in this new series on the Single Crown. Dr Liam White, a Post-graduate Student in Prosthodontics joins Jillian and together they ask Michael for all the details in how to prescribe, check fit and eventually cement a single unit crown. Join the podcast as they get into the nitty-gritty of every stage of the single crown treatment, and learn all the tips and tricks that make for a perfect, specialist-level crown. 

This full, 1-Day (7 hour) lecture and demonstration program was presented by Dr Michael Mandikos in November 2025. It has been rated  consistently as one of the clearest presentations on occlusion, explaining and demystifying concepts that often poorly taught and hard to grasp. 

In this 1-day course, Dr Mandikos will provide an overview of modern occlusal schemes used to restore single teeth, multiple teeth, and full mouth cases, including treatment for edentulous patients. In the practical exercise, attendees will learn and practice the correct way to take bite records for their cases. The program is suitable for anyone wanting to better understand Occlusion for simple and complex cases. 

What you will learn:

• A basic understanding of occlusion for simple and complex cases
• The correct bite records to take
• When to take a Facebow
• The role of Centric Relation and MIP in your case
• When and how to alter Vertical Dimension
• How to make and fit a Splint
• Completion of this online program will provide a CPD Certificate for 7 Points.

6:50 Hours

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

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

Sandblasting (micro-etching) tooth structure or restorative materials can significantly improve the bond strengths that can be achieved and may even make or break some critical types of case like the Bonded Bridge. In this 24 minute presentation, Dr Mandikos will explain the sandblasting technique, its clinical application, and the materials and instruments you need. 

Few things are as frustrating as placing a beautiful new crown only to have your patient return a few days later, complaining that they cannot chew on it due to sensitivity. In this 16 minute presentation, Dr Mandikos will explain the common reasons for post-operative sensitivity with a newly placed crown, and provide tips on how to avoid it. 

So many adhesives, so many cements ! 

Today we are presented with so many choices for cementing Crowns, Onlays and Veneers. Is there one cement that can be used for all applications ? Or are different cements used (needed?) for different types of crowns ?

In this 15 minute presentation, Dr Mandikos will provide a quick summary of the different cements available and their best clinical applications. He will also answer the question: "is there one cement that can do everything ?"

This 3 minute video covers the basic instructions erosion patients need to correct their home care, and improve the conditions in their mouths, to guard against acid erosion and favour towards remineralisation and overall protection of their teeth from intrinsic and extrinsic acids. A simple summary of what to tell the patient to do themselves, to make their mouths healthier. 

This 3 minute video will give you a quick summary of the clinical stages involved for conservative treatment of "White Spot Lesions" of the enamel. These lesions can be significantly improved or even fully "healed" in 4 to 6 weeks, with this protocol. 

Join Dr Tim Keys, Paediatric Dentist, in the second part of this Podcast, as he speaks frankly with Dr Jillian Fisher on the referral pathway for Paediatrics, Special Needs, Autotransplantation, Hypomineralisation, Bonded Zirconia Bridges, and the importance of giving a good local anaesthetic !

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 !

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