As dentists see increased bruxing activity in their patients, the amount of tooth destruction in form of abrasion, attrition, and erosion is also rapidly increasing.
Traditional treatment concepts such as ceramics and crowns are not only reaching their limits for these defects but often end in fatal failures and therefore are contra-indicated for tooth wear cases.
The most Complete and Evidence-based Program of its Kind
Tooth wear follows an individual pattern which affects not only different teeth but also leads to different destruction extent. Therefore, tooth wear treatment demands innovative concepts for practical approaches and successful outcomes.
This course is addressed to the modern dentist who wants to raise the bar of patient care with new strategies for all stages of tooth wear from prevention to advanced.
Treatment Requirements – Didier Dietschi:
> Minimal invasive, additive techniques to maintain tooth structure, rather than reducing more
> Biomimetic principles which maintain elasticity module, rather than stiffening teeth
> Biomechanical materials which allow functional adaptation, rather than disturbing it
> Possibility for alterations during the adaptation period
New Perspective on how to Intercept Tooth Wear:
Didier Dietschi will teach you risk and cause factors for tooth wear, their bio-mechanical implications and a detailed and comprehensive treatment approach taking tooth wear extent and patient’s individual dental conditions into account.
Participants will learn:
> Diagnosis and risk factors
> Analog/digital wax-up – treatment planning based on clinical findings
> Esthetic and occluso-functional objectives
> Choice of occlusal position and Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO)
> Material choice by tooth wear extent and wear localization
> Treatment protocols based on individual clinical situation
> Maintenance and renewing protocols
> Nightguard and prevention of tooth wear progression
> Decades of clinical follow-ups and literature data
Comprehensive Hands-on:
> Partial & full molding techniques, free hand – made easy
> Indirect and CAD-CAM techniques
> Hybrid protocols to combine direct & indirect techniques
> Occlusal defects of any extend, from single cups to full surface
> Shell technique for anterior labial and lingual defects
> Reconstruction of shortened incisal edges – “No Prep” technique
> Protocols for single tooth – quadrant – full mouth
This advanced adhesive restorative course represents a new perspective on how to better intercept tooth wear pathologies and provides you with a true breakthrough in restorative dentistry.
Predictable and Safe Tooth Wear Treatment
After this course, you will be able to offer your patients safe tooth wear treatment, which is not only keeping their remaining tooth structure but also will allow for good adaptation to their new restoration.
A true Breakthrough in Modern Restorative Dentistry!
Didier Dietschi , for anyone who wants to do exceptional dentistry, every day in a predictable manner.
This course is part of the
IDEA Master program:
Master in Esthetic Restorative Dentistry.. Read More
The “Treatment of Tooth Wear” course is recommended to take during the IDEA Program:
Master in Esthetic Restorative Dentistry
“My experience at IDEA with Dr. Dietschi was truly an enriching one, both professionally and personally. It is not often enough that we have the opportunity to learn and interact with those colleagues who have chosen to elevate our Dental Profession to its highest level.
Dr. Robert Lamb and his team at IDEA embody that same elevation of the Continuing Dental Education experience to its highest level. In the description of his organization’s dedication to excellence, Wynton Marsalis (Artistic Director: Jazz at Lincoln Center) said, “We choose to live under the banner of quality and not mediocrity”.
Everything about IDEA’s Mission and its performance speak to that theme, not only for our work, but for how we choose to live every day! THANK YOU to Bob Lamb and the whole IDEA Team, …keep on!!”
Louis C. Franzetti, Brooklyn, NY
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Payment plans available at no additional charge.
I have taken now 3 courses with Didier Dietschi at IDEA, and it is amazing the amount of ROI you get. Everything is so applicable, you can put in practice right away. You get lectures, plenty hands-on, and one on one with the best of the best. You cannot get a better education with immediate ROI. Highly recommend his courses.
I decided to take this course because there is a great need for this service at my practice. I am ready to implement these techniques, and I know there will be a tremendous ROI as I’ve seen with the other courses I’ve taken at IDEA.
Amazing practical information. Truly the master of Biomimetic Dentistry. It’s very encouraging to see the long-term clinical results of the approach.
Amazing course! Great instructors, great facility. The lectures and hands-on were very good, very practical. Didier Dietschi is amazing.
If you haven’t been to a class taught by Didier Dietschi you are really missing out on a plethora of dental knowledge.
If you have a question about materials, methods, or techniques he will definitely know the answer.
Most of the cases he shows are not ideal. They are what most dental practitioners would find in their day-to-day work. Lots of his cases come from teaching at the university where cost is an issue. He has basically taken composite to a whole new level to give patients an option to rival porcelain if they have limited finances.
Didier is kind and approachable. All dentists, no matter what stage you are at in your career, can benefit from his classes. He is a master!
This course is a perfect companion to an excellent textbook on tooth wear. It provided clinical solutions to address all stages of tooth wear from prevention to advanced. Highly recommended!
I thoroughly enjoy all the classes every time I come. Didier's knowledge is immense and provides useful new tools for the practice. I have made friendships with like-minded individuals which created a support network after. The tooth wear techniques presented are sure to help patients keep their teeth healthier and longer. Thank you!
You’ll learn minimally invasive strategies for managing tooth wear using adhesive techniques. The course focuses on direct and indirect restorations, material selection, and treatment planning based on Dr. Didier Dietschi’s clinical methods.
This innovative course in tooth wear treatment is career-defining – learning from the world’s most influential clinician in esthetic restorative dentistry. Hence, it is designed to be a clinically relevant and practical course with the goal to elevate your restorative skills and practice to the highest level.
You will learn innovative strategies for all stages of tooth wear:
Yes. Whether you’re a general practitioner or a specialist, the course is designed to help dentists of all backgrounds improve their skills in treating worn dentition conservatively.
IDEA courses are tailored to your individual clinical needs. We pick you up where you are and get you to where you want to be. Whether you are looking to master skills in a certain topic, to excel in a new field, or to stay at the forefront of dentistry, IDEA’s unique concept for advanced dental education allows you to get from where you are to where you want to be, and BEYOND.
Yes, all IDEA courses with Didier Dietschi include lectures along with practical hands-on sessions. You’ll gain step-by-step guidance on adhesive restorations and hands-on experience with composite layering techniques.
The courses are designed for over 50% hands-on sessions to ensure you can apply the skills immediately to your practice. Prior to the hands-on sessions, there is lecture material discussed and learned on site to ensure the correct application of protocols.
Yes. The course teaches treatment planning for moderate to severe cases, with emphasis on anterior, posterior dentition and full-mouth rehabilitation using minimally invasive techniques to preserve healthy tooth structure.
You will enhance your skill in clinical protocols that break down the complexity of wear treatment into simple steps with efficient techniques to provide durable restorations for your patients to explore esthetics and functional comfort.
Dr. Didier Dietschi is internationally respected for his work in adhesive dentistry and the Clinical leader in restorative dentistry.
In addition, he is a published researcher and has written the best selling Quintessence Publishing book, “Tooth Wear: Interceptive treatment approach with minimally invasive protocols”.
Dr. Dietschi is also well known for bringing simplicity to adhesive dentistry. He is the one clinician who takes the complexity out of adhesive procedures and develops work protocols which are systemized, therefore easy to follow, simplified to become more efficient and faster in your daily routine. These protocols are better because they are practical and provide instant return on investment.
Learning his protocols gives you access to evidence-based techniques designed for long-term success in managing tooth wear.
No advanced experience is required. The course is designed to refine and expand your current restorative skills, whether you’re early in your career or an experienced dentist looking to refine your approach.
Assessment starts with a thorough history and clinical exam. Diet, acid exposure, parafunctional habits, occlusion, and medical factors all play a role. Identifying whether erosion, abrasion, attrition, or a combination is present helps guide both prevention and treatment planning. In the course, you will learn all diagnostic principles to detect the type of wear and protocols for more efficient treatment planning and highly predictable treatment.
Material choice depends on how much tooth structure is lost and where the wear occurs. Direct composite works well for localized or moderate wear and allows conservative repair. Indirect ceramic or CAD-CAM restorations are often used for more advanced wear or when strength and long-term stability are needed.
Long-term success relies on ongoing protection. Nightguards are commonly used to manage functional load and parafunction. Regular follow-ups allow early detection of new wear and timely maintenance before major breakdown occurs.
Keeping occlusion and function in control is crucial for any tooth wear treatment and therefore it is recommended to also learn the fundamentals of modern occlusion which connect all aspects of TMJ, airway, bruxism, and emphasises on diagnostics and treatment planning and especially on protective occlusal splints.
Long-term data shows that well-planned adhesive restorations can perform reliably when combined with proper occlusal management and maintenance. These approaches preserve tooth structure and allow staged renewal over time, making them a predictable option for managing wear progression.
Keeping occlusion and function in control is crucial as well as protecting teeth from occlusal overload with occlusal splints in the IDEA concept.
This course is ideal for General Practitioners, Pediatric Dentists, and Orthodontists who want to expand their expertise in early prevention orthodontics. Whether you plan to treat young patients directly or refer them appropriately, the course equips you with the knowledge to make accurate diagnostic decisions and initiate early treatment when necessary.
This treatment concept is effective in managing a wide range of malocclusions and issues such as:
Class II and III Malocclusions
Crossbites
Mandibular Lateral Displacement (MLD)
High or Low Angle Skeletal Growth Patterns
TMJ Disorders in children
By addressing these issues early, the approach significantly reduces the need for future orthognathic surgery and premolar extractions.
After the course, you’ll gain:
A new, efficient treatment concept that avoids removable appliances and prioritizes functional diagnostics
Evidence-based techniques that support skeletal and dental development
Enhanced ability to protect the TMJ and improve overall physical health
Immediate tools to implement early orthodontic treatment and become a leading provider in your area for pediatric dental care
Payment in 2 installments
6 and 4 months prior to the course start date.
Monthly installments at no additional charge. Due 30 days prior to course start date.
Other options available. Please call us.
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