Introducing a Simple, Cost-Effective Bonded Retainer Technique

Speaker: Andrew McGregor

Date: June 13, 2026

Time: 10:30‐11:30

Room: Atrium 3

This session aims to enable delegates will be able to place a simple, chairside bonded retainer suitable in 90% of finished orthodontic cases.

Note: We recommend brining your loupes to the session to get the full benefit of the practical elements.

Objectives

By the end of this session participants will have been:

1. Given up to date evidence on retention.
2. Introduced to the materials required.
3. Shown the ‘sandwich’ technique to place a bonded retainer.
4. Given advice on diary management.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this session participants should be able to:

1. Cite up to date retention guidelines.
2. Carry out simple chairside bonded retainer placement.
3. Manage diaries efficiently around debond.

General Dental Council eCPD outcomes: B, C.