Tooth Wear Roadmap
Practical, hands-on courses for clinicians who want a systematic approach to tooth wear - and the confidence to use it on Monday morning.
Presented by Dr Andrea Shepperson and Dr Alistair Graham
Standalone courses. A complete foundation for tooth wear.
Why Choose A Roadmap?
Most dentists recognise tooth wear and still have many questions, without a reliable framework for managing this common oral health challenge. The Roadmap exists to fix that. Each course is self-contained and immediately applicable - there is no required sequence. Start with the course that solves the problem in front of you right now.
Diagnosis to Design
From first assessment to digital treatment plan — a complete two-day system.
The gap between seeing tooth wear and knowing what to do about it is where most dentists lose confidence. This course closes that gap. You will leave with a complete diagnostic and design workflow - from clinical records and risk assessment through to Digital Smile Design, mockups, and case communication. Co-presented with Dr Alistair Graham.
Diagnosis and Records
A systematic approach to tooth wear diagnosis and risk stratification
Photography and documentation that supports treatment planning
Identifying aetiology: erosion, attrition, abrasion, and combined wear
Medical comorbidities: reflux, sleep-disordered breathing, diet
Patient Communication
Communicating with specialists and the lab in a digital workflow
Communicating findings to patients: building understanding and trust
Design, mockups, and case presentation
Presenting complex treatment plans with clarity and confidence
Hands-on
Digital Smile Design principles and software in clinical practice
Designing and testing a DSD mock-up in the mouth
3D printed shell mockups and aesthetic test drives
Hands-on DSD App design exercise
Silicone index for the mock-up — make your own
This course can be taken as a standalone or as part of the Roadmap series alongside Occlusion: The Missing Link. Dentists who complete Roadmap courses and go on to the Masterclass consistently arrive better prepared and get more from the week.
"The Roadmap series lays the essential foundation - clear principles, terminology, diagnostic frameworks, and a structured way of thinking about occlusion that immediately helps you organise what you see clinically." Past Roadmap attendee
Investment
AUD $2,900 + GST
Format: 2-day hands-on
Date: July 2026 — date TBC
EARN CREDITS
Complete this course and receive a $1,500 credit off the NZD price of the Tooth Wear Masterclass if you register within 12 months. | ||
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Occlusion: The Missing Link
The clinical foundation for every tooth wear case.
About this course
Occlusion is the subject most dentists know they should understand better — and few feel they actually do. It sits behind unexplained post-operative sensitivity, failing restorations, recurring splint problems, and patients who present with wear patterns that don't make sense. And yet it rarely gets the dedicated, practical attention it deserves.
This two-day course gives you a clear, usable framework for occlusal assessment and management. Not theory for theory's sake. A system you can apply from the first patient back — whether you are managing a simple veneer case, rebuilding a worn dentition, or finally getting to the bottom of a patient who keeps breaking things.
Co-presented by Dr Andrea Shepperson and Dr Alistair Graham, with guest input from two of Australia's most experienced dental ceramists. 12 CPD hours.
What you'll cover:
Functional occlusion and how to assess it clinically
Dysfunction and unhealthy ways patients use their teeth
TMD: current trends and treatment concepts
Sleep and awake bruxism: current research and guidelines
Managing changes to vertical dimension
Splint design, materials, and indications
Occlusion and implants: what you need to know
Leaf Gauge, Lucia Jig, and deprogramming techniques
Finding centric relation — reviewing techniques
3D printed provisionals for vertical stabilisation
How to equilibrate a bite
Modjaw, T-Scan, and digital scans in occlusal assessment
How orthodontics plays a role
Communicating occlusal issues to patients
Investment
AUD $3300 + GST
Format: 2-day hands-on
Location: Ivoclar, Artarmon, Sydney
CPD hours: 12 hours
EARN CREDITS
Complete this course and receive a $1,500 credit off the NZD price of the Tooth Wear Masterclass if you register within 12 months. | ||
Restorative Mastery — coming 2027
Hands-on composite and ceramic. Direct layering, injectable composite, pressable techniques, finishing, and long-term maintenance. CAD CAM solutions & 3D Printing.
The Roadmap and the Masterclass
The Roadmap courses and the Tooth Wear Masterclass are designed for different moments. The Roadmap is where you build the clinical foundations — course by course, at a manageable investment. The Masterclass is where you put everything together in one immersive week on Waiheke Island.
Many dentists complete one or two Roadmap courses first and come to the Masterclass when they are ready to go deeper. The credit policy means your Roadmap investment is not separate from your Masterclass investment - it is part of it.
NZD $1,500 credit per completed Roadmap course is applied to the Masterclass fee when you register within 12 months. Contact Emma at admin@andreashepperson.com to apply your credit at the time of registration.
"Doing the Roadmap Occlusion course first made the Masterclass so much more powerful - I arrived already understanding the language and concepts, which meant every lecture, demo, and hands-on session had more impact."Past attendee, Tooth Wear Roadmap
Dr Andrea Shepperson
BDS · Kois Center Mentor · Founder Shepperson Education
One of Australasia's leading educators in tooth wear and occlusion. Seattle Study Club Programme Director, Digital Smile Design Master and Key Opinion Leader. Author of Managing Tooth Wear: A Comprehensive Guide for General Practice.
Dr Alistair Graham
BDS · DSD Master · Mona Vale Dental, Sydney
Over 25 years in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Founder of Mona Vale Dental, Sydney. Certified Digital Smile Design Master and Key Opinion Leader. Faculty member at Cerec Files. Key Opinion Leader for Modjaw, Geistlich and CEREC. Shepperson Education Faculty Member since 2024.
Common Questions
Do I need to take the courses in order?
Each course is self-contained and can be taken independently. Start with whichever course addresses the clinical challenge most relevant to you right now.
Do I need to have completed Occlusion: The Missing Link first?
Many dentists take it independently and may do it first, or add it later. That said, the courses are designed to complement each other and dentists who do all consistently report the combination is particularly powerful.
Is this course suitable for oral health therapists and hygienists?
Yes. The diagnostic and communication content is highly relevant for OHTs and hygienists who are involved in patient screening and case co-diagnosis. Contact Emma at admin@andreashepperson.com to discuss whether the course is right for your role.
What does the Course Fee include?
All tuition, hands-on exercises, course materials, and take-home tools and forms. Catering details will be confirmed with your registration.
How does the Masterclass credit work?
Contact Emma at admin@andreashepperson.com when you are ready to register for the Masterclass and she will apply your NZD $1,500 credit to your registration fee. You receive NZD $1,500 credit toward the Tooth Wear Masterclass fee for each Roadmap course you complete, provided you register within 12 months. Contact Emma at admin@andreashepperson.com to apply your credit at registration.
Are the courses eligible for CPD?
Yes. Both courses award 12 CPD hours.
Who should attend?
Both courses are designed for general dentists and specialists. Oral health therapists and hygienists are welcome to attend Diagnosis to Design. Contact us if you are unsure whether a course suits your role.
Questions not answered here?
Contact Emma at admin@andreashepperson.com and she will respond personally within 24 hours on working days.