Tooth wear presents clinical dilemmas for dentists and patients alike.
Become confident in tooth wear management in our Masterclass Programme
Using a systematic approach, this programme is designed to empower dentists with the skills and knowledge to confidently diagnose, plan, and treat cases of tooth wear, or any interdisciplinary case.
A Week-Long Hands-On Masterclass
Imagine following a patient from start to finish, gathering records, establishing a new vertical relationship, followed by digital design to a mockup, treatment and finishing.
Experience the steps, systems and delivery of a case from A-Z. Full of clinical tips, resources, demonstrations and different restorative techniques, the programme delivers on all levels.
You will be working on a case, comparing exercises with actual delivery. Geared for both analogue and digital practices, Dr Shepperson will share her extensive knowledge of Digital Smile Design, Risk Assessment-based planning, occlusal concepts and an interdisciplinary approach to care. Become more confident, expand your services and deliver better long-term outcomes for your patients. Supported by her knowledgeable team, there will be take-home applications for the entire dental office.
Online Learning Platform: Live and On-Demand Content
Build your pre-course knowledge with onboarding webinars and foundational content. Dr Shepperson will host pre-course study groups live, with all content recorded and able to be watched in your time zone. Detailed knowledge will frame the hands-on Masterclass.
Explore a content library on all aspects of diagnosis and aetiology of tooth wear.
You will have 12-month complimentary access to an online learning platform that will host all pre-course content and in-course resources. Engage at your own pace, revisit key steps as needed, and enjoy a more flexible learning experience. Have access to resources from the comfort of your own home or practice.
One:One Mentoring
Our past attendees have found this a valuable forum to discuss cases and revisit course content. You’ll have 30-minute 1:1 sessions with Dr Shepperson in the pre and post-course period. Booked online, all calls are via Zoom with flexible time zones, depending on your location in the world.
With 40 years of experience in dentistry, walk through your selected cases step by step with guidance at each critical stage with Dr Shepperson. Receive support material for your team and clinical resources for use in your office.
Hear from one of our participants about the value of mentoring.
Tickets, Meals, Transfers & Winery Dinner
We provide ferry tickets to and from Waiheke Island, shuttle transfers to and from the venue, all daytime meals including breakfast and a winery dinner. Waiheke Island has accommodation options to meet all needs and budgets - see our accommodation suggestions to book your stay.
Our schedule runs from Monday to Friday, with Wednesday afternoon a midweek break to enjoy Waiheke Island activities before we convene again on Thursday morning for the final 2 days.
On Thursday evening we head to a local winery to enjoy Waiheke wine and food for a convivial evening, celebrating new friendships made during the week. Join like-minded dentists from all over the world who are working to grow and expand their knowledge. Learn through others' experiences as cases are shared.
Each hands-on MasterClass is limited to 15 dentists.
Registration Fees
Full Course Payment
NZD $13,300 + GST Full course fee
Early Bird Full Payment
NZD $12,550 + GST before 30th October, 2024
Course Fees Paid in Instalments
A deposit of $6000 + GST will be required to secure your place. Monthly payments thereafter. All instalment payments must be made by February 1st, 2025, prior to the hands-on event.
Please contact Sharon at admin@andreashepperson.com or fill in the form below to discuss your options.
Do you have questions?
Scroll down to see our FAQs, or please feel free to get in touch by completing the form below. We would be delighted to help.
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FAQs:
How do I get to Waiheke Island?
We make this easy for you. The ferry terminal is a 30-minute Uber ride from Auckland International Airport. Once at the ferry, we provide all ferry tickets between Auckland and Waiheke Island. Arrange your Uber to downtown Auckland or park in several nearby city parking buildings. One of our staff will meet you at the ferry terminal and guide you onto the ferry.
To make things easier for you, please let us know of your travel plans closer to time, as we will compile a personalised itinerary for you with ferry times and taxi arrangements.
Are meals included in the Hands-On events?
Yes, all our courses include a continental breakfast and 2-course lunch, morning and afternoon tea crafted by our private on-island chef. Our Tooth Wear Masterclass course attendees enjoy a special restaurant dining experience on the Thursday evening.
How is transport arranged on-island?
We provide premium taxi transfers on the island between your accommodation or the ferry, and our education facility every morning and afternoon.
Where do I stay during the duration of the Hands-On Week on Waiheke Island?
Waiheke Island offers a variety of different accommodation options for every budget. We recommend staying in Church Bay, Matiatia or Oneroa during your stay on the Island. Oneroa is the largest suburb of Waiheke Island, where there are plenty of cafes, bars, and restaurants located on the main street for you to enjoy. Your registration includes a complimentary pick-up and drop-off service each day of the course from your accommodation in Church Bay, Matiatia or Oneroa.
Check out a list of our suggested accommodations on our website here: https://andreashepperson.com/accommodation
Do I need to have a tooth wear case to treat for mentoring sessions?
Not everyone finds or feels confident in managing a case and it is not necessary to have a case to treat. The skills learned are applicable across all of dentistry and provide a structured, systematic way to approach and understand any complex restorative case.
Do I have to have mentoring sessions?
No. However, most dentists find the mentoring sessions provide a treasure trove of customised guidance and practical tips that will streamline your work and finesse your delivery at all levels from a clinician with 40 years of experience. Every session is unique to you and different to others, based on your area of interest or enquiry. These sessions are complimentary and part of your registration.
Are discounts or alternative payment plans available?
Payment plans and discounts are detailed on the course page. When you introduce 1 or more colleagues attending with you, we will extend an additional discount. We understand that individual circumstances may vary, and therefore, please contact Sharon at admin@andreashepperson.com to find an option that suits you.
What are the contents of the course?
The course is focused on the practical application of current management strategies for tooth wear, giving dentists clear and simple take-home protocols to put into practice with your team. We start with diagnosis and differentiation - not always easy as multiple factors may be at play. We move on to a decision hierarchy - establishing which cases need treatment, which cases we monitor and those that are stable and historical. Not all tooth wear needs treatment. We cover all of the records and tests required to make a decision, and outline effective ways to communicate concepts of wear, reconstruction or prevention to patients.
For those cases that do need treatment, we walk through different strategies, including digital design, occlusal management, mockups and temporisation with new 3D-printed transitional materials. We discuss staging treatment, choice of materials and inter-disciplinary care such as orthodontics, as an adjunct to treatment.
It is a very detailed course that canvases all of these areas with practical steps and hands-on exercises.
What procedures do we get to practice in the hands-on sessions?
Fitting and adjusting deprogrammers, examining casts for evidence of wear, taking a leaf gauge bite, learning the design KPI’s for a harmonious smile, photography, designing a smile in 2D, writing up lab instructions for a case, reviewing the wax up, constructing a new vertical height using an additive protocol in actual cases involving tooth wear. The week long programme is full of hands-on content, demonstrations and exercises.
Will there be ongoing access to the course content after completion of the course?
You will have a 12 month access to a comprehensive online learning platform that will host all pre-course content and resources. Dr Shepperson will supply relevant journal articles, guidelines and other useful reading material.
Your one:one mentoring sessions will be recorded and shared with you for your reference.
All graduates of our Tooth Wear Course will further be welcomed into our Alumni Group for regular updates and conversations around tooth wear. Dr Shepperson often shares new content of interest as new research and information come to light.
I'm confused about occlusion and regaining OVD, smile design and use of articulators and face bows - how will this course help?
The course covers these subjects in detail, providing demonstrations and practical guides for the use of these tools. Participants get to design a case in an App, test a deprogrammer and leaf gauge in their own mouths, and watch a demonstration of a digital and analogue facebow.
Will I be confident in treating treat wear and occlusal problems after this course?
We find that dentists who are diligent in their application of the systems taught, find the confidence to treat cases. It takes time to layer on the learning and skills at each stage, which is why the course is not a ‘one off’. Dr Shepperson provides as much support as you need via one:one mentoring throughout and beyond the completion of the programme. She will counsel you about the complexity of chosen cases and find a starting case to develop new skills and build confidence.
Waikehe Island Training Centre
One Week Intensive Lecture & Hands-On
Join Dr Shepperson at her new training centre on Waiheke Island - the perfect place to step away from the pace of practising life, learn new skills and recalibrate in a beautiful environment.
Architecturally designed and custom built, the centre sits on 10 acres in the heart of Church Bay, Waiheke Island, with panoramic vistas of the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland City. Surrounded by established New Zealand native bush, birdsong, vineyards and only 5 minutes drive from the Fullers ferry it is a unique venue which is the perfect location for recalibration, creative thinking and new strategies.
Dr Andrea Shepperson
Dr Andrea Shepperson is an internationally recognised clinician, thought leader and educator. Author of Managing Tooth Wear: A Comprehensive Guide for General Practice, one of Australasia’s best known general dentists, she graduated from the University of Otago in 1984. A practicing clinician in Auckland, she understands the day-to-day challenges of general practice.
Andrea is New Zealand's only Digital Smile Design KOL and Master, running New Zealand's first DSD Clinic. She is an Honorary Life Member of the NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a Mentor and Alumni of the internationally renowned Kois Center in Seattle, USA. She is a sought-after speaker who has always enjoyed being at the forefront of dentistry, and runs a practice focused on digital dentistry. In 2020 she opened her own dental training facility on Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand.
10/10
Exceptional quality dentistry, an eye opener to approach treatments to such a high standard, helps dentists see the various multifactorial issues to treat patients holistically.
10/10
I was seeking a systematic way to approach tooth wear cases; Andrea’s generosity with her time, experience and cases, coupled with her easy communication, are laying a firm foundation for treating these patients with multifactorial wear aetiology.
10/10
Dr Andrea has created such a stunning facility. Her knowledge and skill is world-class, and her passion for teaching and dentistry is contagious. I feel invigorated to return to my clinic and apply these skills. The facility is so welcoming and is set in one of the most beautiful surroundings in the world.
10/10
A comprehensive and thought-provoking course. Andrea’s knowledge on the subject is second to none. Highly recommend!
10/10
The course content and pace are ideally suited to consolidating all the principles taught, and give you the confidence to move ahead with treating patients in a comprehensive manner. I loved it.
10/10
Absolutely brilliant course, Andrea is so knowledgeable and the presentations online and in person were invaluable. The weekends on Waiheke were great too.