NEW course in 2027: Vital Pulp Therapy (VPT) & Restoration of Deep Cavities (DME) With prof. Marco Gresnigt & Eric Meisberger
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VZW Rest. THK& Imp. is organizing this new two-day course with Professor Marco Gresnigt and Eric Meisberger on May 13th & 14th, 2027. This course will take place at the Royal Yacht Club Antwerp.
Hands-on training in the treatment and restoration of pulp exposures in molars
Treating deep carious lesions where pulp exposure is a possibility is one of the greatest challenges in restorative dentistry. Modern insights and biocompatible materials make it possible to maintain pulp vitality, provided the correct steps are carefully followed. During this intensive hands-on course, you will learn — step by step — how to perform vital pulp therapy (VPT) on a molar, including the construction of a durable and functional restoration. You will gain both in-depth theoretical knowledge and direct practical experience using clinically realistic models.
Registration
To register for this course, please complete the digital registration form on the website.
Your registration is only complete once the course fee has been paid.
On Thursday evening, we are also organizing a dinner in Antwerp for participants and the organizing team.
This registration is for the two-day course with hands-On, including dinner in Antwerp.
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES
▪️ To correctly determine the indications for vital pulp therapy (direct and indirect pulp capping, pulpotomy)
▪️ To correctly identify and prepare the anatomy of the pulp roof and pulp chamber
▪️ To select the appropriate material for pulp capping (such as MTA and Biodentine)
▪️ To work with a rubberdam under challenging conditions
▪️ To make a clinical decision between endodontic treatment and preserving vitality
▪️ To build up a deep restoration in a manner that is both biologically and aesthetically sound following VPT
PRACTICALCOMPONENT (Hands-on)
▪️ Vital pulp therapy (VPT) on a transparent model with pulp
▪️ Rubberdam placement for deep lesions
▪️ Deep margin elevation(DME)
▪️ Direct (deep) adhesive restorations (composite buildup)
▪️ VPT with composite restoration on a model
Price
- Registration before 13/01/2027 : €2,795.00
- Registration after 13/01/2027 : €2,995.00
PART 1: Thurday 13th of May 2027
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Day 1 – Detailed program and schedule later in 2026.
PART 2: Friday 14th of May 2027
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Day 2 – Detailed program and schedule later in 2026.
Marco Gresnigt
Marco Gresnigt graduated in 2005 cum laude from the University of Groningen. In January 2012, he was promoted (Phd) on the clinical and laboratory evaluation of adhesive cementation of veneers. He’s currently active in the center for special dental care at the Martini Hospital Groningen where he performs aesthetic treatment under microscope. At the University of Groningen he’s the head of the department of restorative dentistry and biomaterials, conducting research about restorative and adhesive dentistry and teaching about esthetic and reconstructive dentistry in the clinic. He has multiple Phd students and publishes in international magazines, (>40 peer reviewed articles) mainly about adhesive restorative dentistry. He’s a national and international speaker who gives courses in the field of aesthetic and reconstructive adhesive dentistry. He won multiple awards such as the GC world clinical case award, Smile award, EAED innovation award and different scientific awards. He’s the former president of the international Bio-Emulation group and is a current global ambassador for SlowDentistry.
Eric Meisberger
Eric Meisberger is a dentist and clinical lecturer in the Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials section at the Center for Dentistry and Oral Hygiene at UMC Groningen. At the Center for Special Dental Care at the Martini Hospital in Groningen, he focuses primarily on endodontic treatments performed on a referral basis. He has a particular interest in magnification in dentistry and vital pulp therapy.