Complete and Partial Denture Mastery: Advanced Techniques and Protocols for Predictable Results

Day 1

Morning

• Primary impression and special tray fabrication
• Understanding the anatomy to deliver the ideal form of complete dentures
• Final impression techniques for multiple methods

Afternoon

• Why bite registration is critical in complete dentures
• Methods and clinical tips of bite registration

Hands-on exercise

• Designing and drawing the outline of a special tray on a model
• Denture tooth setup

Day 2

Morning

• Understanding bilateral balanced occlusion in complete dentures
• Occlusal design principles through contact point analysis
• Key factors for successful removable partial dentures

Afternoon

• Pre-impression preparation for partial dentures
• Case studies

Hands-on exercise

• Preparing rest seats, guide planes, and recontouring on a model

EARLY BIRD - MANCHESTER 2027

£995.00

Prof. Ken’ichi Matsuda

Prof. Ken’ichi Matsuda is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics, Gerodontology, and Oral Rehabilitation at Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Japan. With more than 20 years of academic and clinical experience, he is internationally recognised for his research and teaching in removable prosthodontics.

After earning his DDS and PhD from Osaka University, Prof. Matsuda served as Assistant Professor for over a decade, specialising in complex prosthodontic rehabilitation, digital denture workflows, and geriatric oral care. He continues to teach and lecture widely while leading the Matsuda Denture Education Service, through which he trains clinicians across Japan and abroad.

Renowned for bridging academic insight with practical application, Prof. Matsuda delivers courses that are especially valuable for dentists aiming to enhance their removable prosthodontics expertise through evidence-based, efficient workflows.

Dr. Yuko Kurushima

Dr. Kurushima completed her PhD at Osaka University and is a qualified prosthodontist in Japan, bringing extensive clinical and academic experience in prosthodontics, oral rehabilitation, and geriatric oral care. She has taught both undergraduate and postgraduate students in Japan, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based treatment planning and interdisciplinary approaches in removable prosthodontics.

Now based in the UK, Dr. Kurushima is enrolling an MClinDent in Periodontology, further advancing her expertise in managing complex restorative and periodontal cases. Her special interests include functional and aesthetic oral rehabilitation, with a particular focus on precision in soft and hard tissue management within a multidisciplinary setting.

Dr. Junaid Malik

Dr Malik is a Specialist in Prosthodontics with nearly 17 years of experience in complex restorative, aesthetic and implant dentistry. He holds a clinical academic position at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute, where he teaches and supervises postgraduate dentists in both research and advanced clinical practice relating to fixed and removable prosthodontics.

His work focuses on challenging cases, including full mouth rehabilitations, advanced tooth wear, developmental anomalies (such as hypodontia and amelogenesis imperfecta) as well as the prosthodontic management of oncology patients.

His courses combine academic rigour with clinical relevance, and are designed for dentists who want to deepen their understanding of restorative, implant, and digital workflows.

He has received multiple awards, including First Prize at the Italian Academy of Prosthodontics (AIOP), the UCL Eastman 3M Prize for Clinical and Academic Excellence, and recognition from the British Society of Prosthodontics (BSSPD).