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This course explores the critical role of sports mouthguards in protecting youth athletes from dental and orofacial injuries. Participants will examine the epidemiology of sports-related dental trauma, evidence-based design specifications, and the comparative effectiveness of stock, boil-and-bite, and custom-fabricated mouthguards. The course also highlights emerging innovations such as smart mouthguards, antimicrobial materials, and digital 3D printing. By the end, learners will understand why custom-fitted mouthguards represent the gold standard in safety and prevention, and how dental professionals can advocate for and integrate them into sports health practices.

Learning Objectives

1. Explain the prevalence and impact of sports-related dental injuries among youth athletes and the economic, emotional, and clinical consequences of orofacial trauma.
2. Differentiate between stock, boil-and-bite, and custom-fabricated mouthguards in terms of materials, fit, effectiveness, and compliance.
3. Evaluate current and emerging innovations in mouthguard technology—including smart sensors, antimicrobial materials, and digital workflows—and their potential benefits for preventive sports dentistry.

Dentists are among the most health-aware professionals, but between the constant stream of podcasts, reels, and wellness trends, it’s hard to know what’s truly evidence-based. In this practical, science-driven session, Dr Lucy Hooper, Physician and Director at Coyne Medical, goes behind the hype to uncover what actually defines health in 2025. 

From lipoprotein (a) and apolipoprotein B to insulin resistance, visceral fat, inherited cancer genetics, APOE genotype, and the oral microbiome, she demystifies the latest biomarkers that predict long-term wellbeing and performance. 

Attendees will learn how to interpret these markers for themselves and their patients, separating science from noise, and how to apply whole-person health principles to enhance focus, credibility, and practice growth. 

By the end of this session, participants will: 

1. Identify the key advanced health markers that go beyond standard screening to predict longevity and resilience. 

2. Understand how oral, metabolic, and inflammatory pathways intersect — including the role of P. gingivalis, APOE, and the oral microbiome. 

3. Recognise oral-systemic links to inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and obesity. 

4. Cut through social media “wellness” noise to focus on truly evidence-based interventions. 

5. Apply whole-person health strategies to improve personal wellbeing, patient outcomes, and business sustainability. 

Wellness dentistry is rapidly emerging as one of the most compelling shifts in modern oral healthcare, but it’s often misunderstood. In this webinar, Dr. Brandon Prior clarifies the distinction and presents a modern, evidence-based approach to supporting whole-body health and wellness through dentistry. Attendees will learn how to anchor wellness principles in credible science, elevate patient trust, and integrate comprehensive, predictive, and proactive care into everyday practice.

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate evidence-based wellness dentistry from the pseudoscientific claims commonly associated with “holistic dentistry.”
• Explain how a science-driven wellness model enhances patient trust, communication, and overall health outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to implement wellness principles in daily practice.

This session explores my journey from owning a single dental practice in North Wales to developing a growing multi-site dental group, implementing an integrated dental–healthcare membership model (Plan4Health), and now establishing one of Wales’s first privately developed specialist medical centres.

Drawing on real-world experience across acquisitions, operational structuring, private GP integration, and the design of a modular hospital facility, the course will provide practical insight for practice owners, clinicians, and entrepreneurs looking to diversify, scale, or future-proof their businesses. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and strategic decisions involved in building a vertically integrated healthcare organization.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the strategic steps involved in scaling from a single dental practice to a multi-site healthcare organization, including acquisitions, staffing, compliance, and operational systems.
2. Analyse the structure and implementation of an integrated dental–healthcare membership plan, including benefits, patient engagement, pricing models, and long-term growth potential.
3. Evaluate the process of planning, funding, and developing a specialist medical centre, including collaboration with consultants, use of modular theatre solutions, and alignment with NHS waiting-list demand.