2-day Course – Patient consultation and restorative Treatment
€ 499 EUR (plus local VAT)
€ 499 EUR (plus local VAT)
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2-day Course – Patient consultation and restorative Treatment

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27 Aug - 28 Aug, 2026 10:00 - 17:00
CEST
Malta
English

Dr. Sjoerd Smeekens, Šarūnas Perminas

Day 1 

Practice Development starts at the First Consultation (Šarūnas Perminas)

This course is designed for dental professionals, clinic owners, and managers who seek to improve the effectiveness of new patient consultations from a strategic, organizational, and clinic management perspective. Rather than focusing on scripted communication the course addresses how consultation systems, structure, and processes influence patient decision-making and overall practice performance.

Key challenges in patient consultations from a management perspective:
– Low patient motivation and time constraints within consultation workflows
– Financial discussions and their impact on case acceptance
– Balancing professionalism with commercial sustainability

Building trust as a strategic driver
– Creating conditions that support faster and more confident patient decision-making


Effective consultation planning at clinic level:
– Designing a structured consultation model that aligns clinical procedures with operational efficiency
– Framing strategies as part of a standardized consultation process, ensuring clarity and consistency without pressure or sales-oriented behavior

Day 2

Restorative phase after aligner therapy-efficiency and predictability (Dr. Sjoerd Smeekens)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the restorative phase after aligner therapy, guiding clinicians from the completion of orthodontic treatment to functional and aesthetic rehabilitation. Designed for dentists of all experience levels, it focuses on practical decision-making, clinical protocols, and strategies to ensure predictable, efficient, and long-lasting outcomes. Through theoretical content and clinical case examples, participants will gain the knowledge needed to integrate restorative procedures seamlessly after aligner therapy.

Key Topics:

  • Determining whether aligner treatment is complete or requires refinement
  • Timing and planning of restorative procedures
  • Restorative planning in relation to occlusion and joint position
  • Criteria for selecting teeth that require restorative intervention
  • Choosing between direct and indirect build-ups
  • Material selection and strategies to improve efficiency and predictability
  • Retention protocols and retainer selection
  • Long-term follow-up to maintain stable orthodontic and restorative results
  • Clinical case discussions to support practical application
  • Interdisciplinary approaches to optimize both functional and aesthetic outcomes

The Speaker

Dr. Sjoerd Smeekens

Dr. Sjoerd Smeekens

Sjoerd Smeekens graduated from the University of Nijmegen in 1997. From 1999 to 2002, he worked as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Reconstructive Dentistry in Basel, Switzerland. He served as an Associate Professor at the University of Basel from 2002 to 2005 and then at the University of Freiburg from 2005, where he also directed the "Postgraduate Programme." Smeekens obtained Swiss specialization in Reconstructive Dentistry in 2006 and German specialization in prosthetic dentistry and materials science in 2008. He has been a Visiting Professor at the University of Pennsylvania since 2009 and regularly lectures internationally. In 2010, he was recognized as a specialist in Prosthodontics by the European Prosthodontic Association.

Šarūnas Perminas

Šarūnas Perminas

Šarūnas Perminas is a seasoned expert in dental practice management and patient communication strategies, with over 15 years of experience in the field. He specializes in guiding dental professionals to optimize their consultation processes, enhance patient trust, and successfully present advanced treatment options. Šarūnas combines his expertise in business strategy with an in-depth understanding of patient psychology, offering practical, results-driven approaches that help clinics achieve sustainable growth. As an engaging speaker and mentor, he has trained countless dental teams across the different regions, empowering them to elevate their patient care and practice efficiency.