Course details

Lecturers

Venue

ADA CERP

Program

A two-day seminar with Professor Gregor Slavicek — a deep immersion into advanced splint therapy protocols, from fundamental principles to complex clinical skills.

During the course you will learn how to:

— Select the appropriate type of splint for a specific clinical situation
— Follow clinical protocols for splint fabrication
— Determine the appropriate splint wearing regimen for each patient
— Apply clinical protocols for splint adjustment
— Use splint design protocols for managing disc dislocation with reduction and without reduction (DDwR / DDwoR)
— Monitor patients undergoing splint therapy.

The training will also be valuable for clinicians who do not practice strictly within the Slavicek concept. You will receive splint therapy protocols that can be applied by functional dentists regardless of their clinical approach.

By the end of the course, you will develop a clear and structured approach to splint therapy.

IMPORTANT: the “Seminar. Standard”, “Seminar. VIP” and “Hands-on workshop” participation options are also available for purchase.

Advantages of the “Seminar. Comfort” participation option:

– Participation in the scientific program
– Coffee break
– Notes and handouts
– Certificate of participation
– ADA credits available upon request
– Lunch
– Priority seats in the venue.

Program

Day 1

Working with Splints in Dental Practice

— Overall treatment strategy:

Clinical priorities and workflow optimization
Patient information and communication
Splint design and application
Integration of splints into routine clinical practice.

Verticalizing Splints for Loss of Occlusal Vertical Dimension in the Upper and Lower Jaws

— Indications for use
— Treatment planning
— Splint fabrication
— Clinical application and use in practice.

Placement and Stabilization of Elements on Splints

— Clinical decision-making
— Patient instructions
— Clinical adjustment procedures.

Management of Asymmetry with Splints

— Understanding skeletal and dental asymmetries
— Asymmetries caused by morphological changes of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
— Management of mandibular lateral displacement (MLD).

Day 2

Temporomandibular Joint Decompression

— Working with joint spaces
— Use of decompression splints
— Proper equilibration.

TMJ Loading Therapy

— Disc stabilization strategies
— Use of compression splints
— Equilibration in centric occlusion.

Disc Displacement Without Reduction (DDwoR)

— Integration of condylography and MRI data
— Manipulation techniques during condylography recording in cases of DDwoR
— Disc mobilization.

Disc Displacement With Reduction (DDwR)

— Restoration of disc position
— Clinical decision-making
— Patient instructions
— Clinical splint adjustment procedures.

Lecturers 1

Professor at Steinbeis University Berlin, Germany (appointed 2011). Founder and CEO of OREHAB MINDS GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany (since January 2019), a company focused on digital functional diagnostics and development of advanced diagnostic systems for masticatory function. Former Director of the BID (Biomedical Interdisciplinary Dentistry) Transfer Institute at Steinbeis University Berlin (2008-2021). Specialist in functional dentistry, gnathology, and interdisciplinary treatment of craniomandibular disorders. Maintains private practice at Zahnmedizin im Rudolfinerhaus, Vienna, Austria, as Research Fellow focusing on clinical studies in craniomandibular disorders, clinical functional analysis, and occlusion medicine.

Over 40 years of combined clinical, academic, and research experience in functional dentistry and temporomandibular disorders. Expert in systematic functional analysis (SFA), condylography, clinical functional analysis, splint therapy, and full-mouth occlusal rehabilitation based on the renowned Slavicek Concept developed by his father, Professor Rudolf Slavicek. Pioneer in developing digital diagnostic technologies including the Orehab Condylocomp LR system for precise condylar movement registration and Freecorder Bluefox for digital jaw tracking. Research focuses on TMJ biomechanics, bruxism, occlusal design, and cybernetic approaches to stomatognathic system disorders.

Honorary Member of the Romanian Dental and Maxillo-Facial Prosthetic Society (2019). Honorary Member of the Italian Association of Gnathology (AIG, 2017). Visiting Professor at First Moscow State Medical University (I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University), Russia (2013, 2014-2018). Honorary Professor at Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy (2012). Permanent Member of the University Council, Steinbeis University Berlin. Former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Stomatology and Occlusion Medicine (2008-2010). Author of over 50 peer-reviewed publications in international journals on gnathology, TMJ disorders, functional analysis, and occlusion. Co-author of recent publications including "Occlusion and TMJ: Systematic Approach to Oral Splints" in Stomatological Education Journal (2024). International lecturer teaching the Slavicek Concept worldwide with extensive courses in Europe, Asia, and Middle East on condylography, functional wax-up, interdisciplinary dentistry, and splint therapy. Director of comprehensive 2-year modular programs on "Interdisciplinary Dentistry in the Slavicek Concept" in Vienna, teaching systematic diagnostics and full occlusal rehabilitation.

MD (Doktor der gesamten Heilkunde - Doctor of General Medicine) from University of Vienna, Medical School, Austria (1978-1984, graduated 1984). DMD (Facharzt für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde - Specialist in Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine) from University of Vienna, School of Dentistry (1985-1986). Postgraduate training in Orthodontics at Royal Dental College, Aarhus, Denmark (1987). Postgraduate training in Orthodontics and Orthopedics at Department of Orthodontics, Royal Dental College, Aarhus, Denmark (1989). MSc in Clinical Research from Vienna Medical University (2010). Diploma in Clinical Research from Vienna School of Clinical Research (VSCR), University of Vienna (2009-2010). Diploma "Prüfarzt" (Clinical Investigator) from Austrian Working Group for Clinical Pharmacology (2007).

Venue

Poland, Warsaw

Organizer

OHI-S

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Total CE credits: 12

Total lecture time: 12 h

Course created: 03/09/2026. OHI-S receives no commercial support for this program.

The articles:

1. Interdisciplinary approach to temporomandibular disorder: a case report (Part 1: the initial therapy). Gregor Slavicek, Marina Ivanovna Soikher, I. Röthele, R. Selke. 2010

2. Eight Questions on Intraoral Splint Concepts: an Interview with Prof. Rudolf Slavicek. Gregor Slavicek. 2009

3. The use of intraoral splints: a case report. Gregor Slavicek, P. Siegl, H. Gruber. 2009

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Advanced Splint Therapy. Seminar by Gregor Slavicek. "Comfort" option

Program

Program

Lecturers 1

Gregor Slavicek

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OHI-S