Build & Bond II- DCG Annual Conference 2025
£150.00
The 7th DCG Annual Conference! Join us for a full day of engaging lectures from world-class clinicians on the theme of adhesive and restorative dentistry!
There will also be a poster presentation and competition for students and dentists within 5 years of graduation. Please see this document for further information.
And it’s all for a great cause as all profits from will be donated to the Dental Aid Network
Book your place below. Further programme information is included at the bottom of this page.
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- Description
- Bio-adhesive Dentistry
- Posterior Composites
- Toothwear
- Anterior Aesthetics
- Treatment Planning & Occlusion
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Description
We’re running it back! Our last Build & Bond themed conference was so well received, we just had to do it again. Join us for a full day of engaging lectures from world-class clinicians on the theme of adhesive and restorative dentistry.
Student and young dentists (within 5 years) discount available.
Please email info@dentalcareersguide for details
Register before 1st November to avoid missing out on the early bird rate!
Date: Saturday 29th November 2025
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm. Registration from 8:45am
Location: ManDEC, Manchester, M15 6FH
CPD: 6 hours eCPD. GDC Development Outcome C
Travel Information:
- The venue is easily accessible via public transport
- Car Parking: Multi-storey car park on-site
Catering: Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please make us aware of any specific dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Refund Policy:
We understand life can get in the way sometimes.
- 100% refund for cancellations made prior to 1st November.
- 50% refund for cancellations made prior to 16th November.
- Cancellations from 16th November are ineligible for refund.
Supported By
In support of:
Dental Careers Guide is a non-profit organisation. We donate 100% of all profits to aid charities such as our primary charity partner Dental Aid Network.
If you are unable to attend the conference, but still want to help support fundraising efforts please donate using one of the following options:
Stripe Payment:
Donate via credit/debit card:
Direct Bank Transfer:
Natwest Bank
Account name: Dental Careers Guide
Account number: 26241250
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Please include ‘donation’ in the payment reference.
Bio-adhesive Dentistry
- Title: Bio-adhesive Dentistry: An Introduction
- Lecturer: Dr Frances Brelsford
- eCPD: Development Outcome C
Synopsis
“Biomimetics” or “Bioadhesive” dentistry has become a hot topic in the profession in the last few years. But it is not a trend, nor a new concept. Literally speaking, biomimetics simply means mimicking nature. In dental terms, this means using scientific knowledge of tooth structure and properties to help us restore teeth as closely as possible to the sound intact tooth. Its aim is to produce restorations that far surpass the average filling and its lifespan.
Aim:
To introduce biomimetic/bioadhesive dentistry and explain how it can be implemented in everyday practice to produce superior restorations and predictable clinical outcomes.
Objectives:
- To give an overview of biomimetic/bioadhesive dentistry principles and its key concepts
- To introduce specific biomimetic materials
- To explain particular biomimetic techniques
- To present specific key literature and papers
- To show how all the above can be brought together to create solid clinical protocols
Biography
- Dr Frances Brelsford
- BDS MSc (Resto.)
Since graduating in 2013 from Sheffield, Fran has stayed committed to keeping up with the latest techniques in contemporary dentistry through much post graduate training. Restorative Dentistry is her primary area of focus, particularly bio-adhesive dentistry, a field she also lectures in. She attained a distinction in an MSc in Restorative Dentistry from the esteemed Eastman Dental Institute in 2021. For recent examples of her work, you can visit her Instagram page @drfranbrelsford.
Posterior Composites
- Title: Posterior Composites: From Chaos to Confidence
- Lecturer: Dr Ahmed Samer Tadfi
- eCPD: Development Outcome C
Biography
After completing a BSc degree in Biomedical Sciences, Ahmed went on to graduate Dentistry from the University of Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2014 where he received several awards for his endodontic and restorative work. Ahmed has specific interests in Endodontics, Aesthetics and Restorative dentistry and currently works in London. His attention to detail, natural talent and beautiful photography has gained him international recognition within the high-end cosmetic dentistry circles, and he was quickly recognised as an up-and-coming talent, earning him positions as a key opinion leader for a number of major dental companies. He has rapidly achieved a phenomenal reputation as a skilled clinician and is now involved in teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and postgraduate dentists. In 2018, Ahmed was voted ‘Best Young Dentist UK’ and most recently Styleitaliano Silver membership.
Toothwear
- Title: Management of Toothwear in the Aesthetic Zone – The Perils and The Pitfalls.
- Lecturer: Dr Andrew Chandrapal
- eCPD: Development Outcome C
Biography
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Dr Andrew Chandrapal
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BDS FCGDent DPDS(Bris) MClinDent (Pros)
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Practice Limited to Prosthodontics
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Past President, British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Director, IndigoDent Education
Qualifying from Birmingham University, Andrew has followed a journey to progress to further qualifications, experience and training which form the basis of his special interests in dental cosmetics, composite resin bonding, complex rehabilitation and management of wear.
Working with eminent colleagues in various disciplines of dentistry Andrew creates smiles that not only look naturally outstanding but also function efficiently and comprehensively.
Andrew has gained knowledge in all aspects of restorative disciplines and continues to update his knowledge with international studies on a regular basis. His interests and skills have led to attaining a Distinction in a double Masters of Clinical Dentistry (MClinDent) in fixed and removable prosthodontics as well as two further academic diplomas. He is also a Graduate of the Kois Centre, based in Seattle – of which only a handful have attained this 9-step level of training within the UK.
Andrew is Past- President for the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) and a long-standing member of the AACD, the International Team for Implantology, the Association of Dental Implantology and the British Society of Occlusal Studies. He is also a lecturer for Kings College London MClinDent program and sits on the editorial board of many notable dental journals including Dental Update.
Andrew is a key opinion leader to the industry within the disciplines of aesthetic dentistry, treatment planning and composite resin artistry.
Anterior Aesthetics
- Title: Anterior adhesive and cosmetic dentistry
- Lecturer: Dr Tariq Bashir
- eCPD: Development Outcome C
Biography
- Dr Tariq Bashir
- BDS MFDS RCPSG PG Dip
- Co-Founder & Director, Scottish Dental Study Club
Dr Tariq Bashir graduated from University of Glasgow Dental School in 2005 and held SHO positions in hospitals throughout Scotland before settling at the Visage Cosmetic Dental Clinic, Glasgow.
He has been practising there since 2008 and his main interests lie in minimally invasive and biomimetic dentistry, toothwear and endodontics. He has travelled extensively and learnt from renowned clinicians including Newton Fahl, Pascal Magne, Didier Dietschi and John Kois. In 2018 he became the first graduate from Scotland at the prestigious Kois Center in Seattle. He completed the intensive 9 step treatment planning, occlusion and restorative focused Kois curriculum.
He has also been awarded an MSc in endodontology from the University of Chester. In the past he has held a visiting GDP role in the Restorative Dentistry Department of Glasgow Dental School. He is the BACD representative for Scotland and sits on the BACD Education Committee.
In 2018 he co-founded the popular Scottish Dental Study Club with his wife Dr Saimah Ahmed. The aim of the club has been to promote clinical excellence for all clinicians and help deliver the highest standards of care for their patients. The club has brought top names in dentistry from around the world and they have many more eminent speakers planned to visit Scotland in the coming year. Tariq is also involved in postgraduate teaching through his own popular composite training courses. He is now working on further advanced restorative and cosmetic dental courses for 2023. Tariq features regularly in the dental media and was invited by BBC Radio Scotland to host the first “Ask the Dentist” programme and has since featured regularly.
Treatment Planning & Occlusion
- Title: Treatment Planning & Occlusion
- Lecturer: Dr Richard Porter
- eCPD: Development Outcome C
Biography
- Dr Richard Porter
- BSc, BDS, MFDS RCS, FDS (Rest Dent)
- Specialist Restorative Dentist, Prosthodontist, Endodontist, Periodontist, and Implantologist
- Co-Founder & Clinical Tutor, Aspire Dental Academy
Richard qualified from Guys Hospital in 1999 and completed his vocational training in Oxford. It was during this first year when he began to wrestle with his conscience; it was a daily struggle to justify why patients should see him and not someone else more skilled, more experienced or just better at restorative dentistry. He quickly decided that the only meaningful answer was to get trained to such a level where he could feel his patients were getting highest quality treatment, value for money and were in an honest, safe and expert environment.
Seven more years of intensive training followed the six already completed. This took place at The Royal London Hospital, Kings Dental Institute, Guys Hospital (again), Liverpool and St. George’s Hospital. Richard became a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and a fully registered specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Periodontology in 2007. He works with a week split between being an NHS Consultant and a specialist private practitioner. This keeps him on the forefront of dentistry, always using the latest materials, techniques and evidence.
He is an examiner for specialist exams for the Royal College of Surgeons, educational supervisor for junior staff at St. George’s Hospital, co-founder and clinical lead of The Aspire Dental Academy. He lectures all over the UK to general and specialists regularly with several appearances at specialist societies planned over the next twelve months including the British Society of Prosthodontics, British Society of Restorative Dentistry and the British Dental Association amongst others. He is completely committed to set and maintain a standard of skill, empathy, knowledge and compassion amongst those he is invited to teach and believes his, and all, patients deserve nothing but the best.
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