Four leading dentists from around the world headed to the Lowry Centre in Manchester for the BACD 21st Annual Conference in November 2025, where each delivered a masterclass workshop in how to improve the cosmetic dental workflow.
The challenge of injection moulding was simplified by Dr Sandra Hulac, who led an intense yet rewarding hands-on session that demanded meticulous care. After placing dental strips to prevent dental glue from sticking to the adjacent teeth, Dr Hulac injected the composite through the mould, taking care not to ruin the matrix and advising how to avoid air bubbles. Dr Hulac used the G-ænial Universal Injectable from the workshop sponsor GC for excellent results.
For Dr Mark Hughes, ortho-restorative treatment planning for Invisalign patients was streamlined with Smile Architect, who sponsored the event. His workshop gave detailed walkthroughs of complex patient treatment plans, placing considerable emphasis on how to take high-resolution images that are used to create the digital smile. By showing the patient the desired final outcome before treatment begins, expectations can be set and met for the optimal patient experience. By opening the doors to new technologies, Dr Hughes gave delegates a glimpse into the future of their ortho-restorative cases.
3D printing continues to make leaps and bounds in the services it can provide, and Dr Simon Chard focused his workshop on 3D printed, no prep veneers. As they are becoming increasingly popular, Dr Chard highlighted his treatment protocol to guide attendees towards the best final outcome. Using a patient case where no soft tissue work was possible, Dr Chard reinforced the role of sandblasting for restoration retention, and then etching, drying, bonding and then giving the tooth a thorough clean before curing. Delegates then practised this themselves to excellent results. The session was sponsored by SprintRay.
Technology was also a major underlying theme for Dr Federico Brunner. Using ring lights and a brave BACD volunteer, Dr Brunner showed how to take high-quality images and then to check the proportions of the smile in relation to the surrounding facial photos. By finding the centre in each patient’s face, clinicians can better prepare their treatment plan and make it easier for dental technicians to prepare the necessary prosthesis. Dr Brunner invited delegates to take their own photos of one another and map the proportions for their own treatment plans.
The educational merit of each workshop was reflected in the sold-out seats and steady stream of questions from delegates, emphasising the thrust of exciting new ideas and technologies and how cosmetic dentists can transform their treatments and elevate the patient experience. The best educational opportunities await with the BACD – join today.
For further information and enquiries about the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry visit www.bacd.com
