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Introduction to injection moulding and Bioclear Method for composites hands-on-course

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Dr Claire Burgess

General & Aesthetic Dentist – Smile Concepts
Full Faculty Certified UK Bioclear Instructor
Clinical Director – Bioclear Matrix UK Ltd
BDS (Birmingham) | MSc Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry (UCLan) | MFGDP (RCS Eng) | FCGDent
Claire is a Dental Associate and Clinical Lecturer specialising in Bioclear Method restorative treatments. A Certified Bioclear Instructor since 2015, she lectures nationally and internationally and leads Bioclear Level 1–4 courses at the UK Bioclear Learning Centre in Solihull. She has published on Bioclear in Private Dentistry and Dental Update.

Cost

Evening: R1 100.00
Early bird by 15 Feb: R950

Full day: R1 500.00
Early bird by 15 Feb: R1 350

Cape Town

15 on Orange, Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town

Saturday, 13th March – Bioclear Introduction Day

Course Overview:
This 7-hour introductory course covers the five pillars of the Bioclear Method and heated composite injection moulding.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in:

  • Anterior black triangle closure
  • Posterior Class II contact formation

Training will be completed on soft-tissue dentoforms using Bioclear Matrices, HeatSync heaters, Diamond wedges, Twin Rings, 3M Filtek Supreme XTE, and One Bulkfill composites.

By the end of the course, attendees will have the foundational skills and confidence to begin applying the Bioclear Method in clinical practice.

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Course Day Agenda

8.30 – 9.00am
Registration & coffee
9.00 – 10.30am
Introduction to the Bioclear Method: Philosophy, Biofilm Removal, Anatomical Matrices, Injection Moulding, Cavity Design, and Posterior Composites
10.30 – 10.45am
Coffee Break
10.45 – 12.45am
Posterior Practical: Molar Evolve Matrix, Diamond Wedge & TwinRing Placement, and Injection Moulding
1.00 – 1.45pm
Lunch – provided by venue
1.45 – 2.30pm
Anterior Composites & the Bioclear Method For treatment of Black Triangles
2.30 – 4.15pm
Anterior Practical: Black Triangle Closure with Matrix Placement & Injection Moulding & Rock Star Polish
4.15 – 4.30pm
Coffee Break
4.45 – 5.30pm
Clinical Cases, Advanced Applications, and Expanded Bioclear Curriculum

Learning Objectives

  • Gain a solid understanding of the 5 Pillars of the Bioclear Method.
  • Explore the advantages of injection moulding with specialized anatomical black triangle and molar matrices
  • Master the injection moulding technique using warmed 3M Filtek flowable and paste composite materials.
  • Practice closing black triangles and creating seamless restorations with invisible margins and a polished finish.
  • Learn to avoid common pitfalls in anterior restorations for better outcomes.
  • Get hands-on experience with updated modern matrices, wedges, and separators.
  • Perform the seven steps for achieving rock-solid Class II restoration contacts.

Selected examples of the Bioclear Method created by Dr Claire Burges

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