Hands-On Mouthguard Fabrication
with Dr. Wayne Nakamura
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
5:30 pm (Class Sign-in) 6:30 pm -9:00 pm (Class Duration)
In-Person Location: TCDS Board Room, 3993 Jurupa Ave., Ste. 104, Riverside, CA 92506
2.5 CE Credits
IMPORTANT:
This is a hands-on course with a limit of 20 attendees. You can bring your own full upper arch cast stone model or use the pre-made models supplied by Dr. Nakamura.
Course Description:
Beginning with a brief lecture by Dr. Wayne Nakamura, participants will learn the history, evolution, and types of athletic mouthguards currently available today. This class will provide a good understanding of the differences and advantages of custom laminated pressure-formed mouthguards, and why the Academy for Sports Dentistry recommends their use over other types of mouthguards.
Hands-On: Dr. Nakamura will assist participants in fabricating a custom pressure-laminated mouthguard
and demonstrate how it can be made using a provided model and pressure-forming machine.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the advantages of pressure-formed laminated mouthguards over other types of mouthguard
2. List design techniques to offer maximum mouthguard protection with ideal athlete comfort
3. Demonstrate the proper steps for a properly fitted mouthguard
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Post expires at 5:51pm on Wednesday November 6th, 2024