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Rubber Dam Isolation: Beginner and Advanced Techniques

57 minutes 0.75 hrs CPD/CE

Dr Claire O'Connor shares her complete rubber dam workflow, from gold-standard isolation fundamentals to her recommended equipment, techniques and protocols. Throughout, she shows how to keep patients comfortable and well informed, with tips for beginners and advanced users alike.

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About this lecture

Rubber Dam Isolation: Beginner and Advanced Techniques

Dr Claire O’Connor’s passion for rubber dam isolation comes from an inherent desire to provide optimal restorative outcomes for her patients. In this exclusive presentation for The Hybrid Layer, she guides us through her clinical workflow. Starting with the fundamentals of gold-standard isolation, Dr O’Connor gives us an invaluable insight into her recommended equipment, techniques and protocols. Throughout her lecture, Claire consistently teaches us how to ensure patient comfort and effective communication. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced user of rubber dam, you will pick up tips and tricks that you will be able to use immediately to elevate your clinical practice.

What you'll learn

Learning Aims & Objectives

Learn about the history, scientific backing, and key fundamentals of rubber dam isolation.
Gain an understanding of the clinical techniques relating to rubber dam isolation, including holding and accessory clamps; inversion of the dam; clamp modification; floss ties; use of Teflon; and more.
Gain an invaluable insight into Dr O’Connor’s workflow for rubber dam isolation, from initial preparation of the mouth to delivery and application.
Learn about advanced techniques and troubleshoot difficult clinical situations with several clinical case walkthroughs.
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Meet Dr Claire O’Connor

Dr Claire O’Connor

Dr Claire O’Connor

Ireland

Dr Claire O'Connor graduated from University College Cork, Ireland in 2006. In 2010, she successfully completed the Membership exams at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. With a passion for biomimetic restorative dentistry, she pursued extensive training to enhance her expertise in this field. Dr O’Connor undertook the Biomimetic Mastership programme at the Alleman Center of Biomimetic Dentistry. In…

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