Lecture up to 1 hour

Operative (Restorative) Dentistry, AGD Subject Code 550

Dentistry is undergoing a paradigm shift. The protocols we were taught in an analogue world—based on reduction, mechanical retention, and destructive preparation—no longer apply when working within a digital workflow. Digital dentistry enables us to move beyond these outdated concepts, opening the door to additive, biologically respectful, and financially accessible treatments.

In this session, we will rethink traditional protocols and explore how digital planning and guided delivery techniques can transform our approach. Through case examples and a live demo—including full-mouth rehabilitations completed with additive-only dentistry—we will see how digital tools such as virtual design, stent-guided composite placement, and workflow integration make it possible to deliver minimally invasive outcomes without compromising predictability or longevity.

Upon completion of this workshop, attendees should be able to:

• Explain how digitally guided additive protocols improve efficiency and outcomes.

• Identify two delivery steps that simplify composite veneer workflows and reduce chair time.

Dr Thomas Sealey graduated from Leeds University in 2006 and holds two Master’s degrees—Medical Education and Endodontic Practice (Queen Mary University of London). He co-owns Start Smiling Dental Practice and Grange Green Dental Practice in Essex, where his clinical focus is on predictable, minimally invasive cosmetic smile rehabilitation.

Dr Sealey is one of only ~20 dentists in the UK to have achieved full Accreditation with the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), a distinction recognizing clinical excellence at the highest international standard. His clinical results have been recognized with multiple national awards, including Best Young Dentist – South & South-East (FMC Dentistry Awards, 2015/2016) and Best Aesthetic Dentist in the UK (FMC Aesthetic Dentistry Awards, 2019).

He is the co-inventor of SmileFast, an internationally adopted workflow for efficient composite veneer smile makeovers, and the inventor of the SOLID Retainer system. His published work appears in peer-reviewed journals and industry literature, and he is a regular international lecturer and educator on cosmetic dentistry, smile design, and restorative innovation.This combination of BACD Accreditation, innovation, and international lecturing places Dr Sealey among the most respected and influential cosmetic dentists.

Dr Olumide Ojo (better known as Mide), is the owner and principal dentist at Refresh Dental Health. Mide is general dentist with a huge passion for preventative care and restoring smiles in a relaxed, friendly environment. He qualified in 2005 from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne with a Distinction in his Dental degree.

With over 10 years’ of experience in general, cosmetic and surgical dentistry, Mide has the expertise to diagnose early, care for and when necessary treat dental patients. He offers a full range of treatments from general health dentistry through to cosmetic, surgical implants, orthodontics and tooth straightening procedures, facial aesthetics and sedation techniques for anxious patients, all in a relaxed and pain-free environment.

Throughout his career, Mide has constantly strived for self-improvement and completed further education in a number of specialist fields, training extensively in the UK, Europe and USA. He maintains full membership to both the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Royal College of Surgeons London. As a national lecturer for CFAST Orthodontic Systems, Mide enjoys teaching other dentists countrywide and also has a number of publication in scientific dental journals. Recently, Mide has enjoyed positive recognition within his profession.

He is proud to have been part of the team winning Best UK Dental Practice 2016 and was also shortlisted as a finalist for Best Young Dentist across the UK twice in succession (2015, 2016). This year, at the Aesthetic Dental Award 2017, Mide was highly commended in the category of restorative dentistry. “I believe good oral health start with good education and I have a passion for raising awareness particularly among the younger generation. Within my locality, I enjoy being invited into schools to give educational talks on the importance of good oral health.”

Outside of work, Mide enjoys spending time with his wife Ife, and two young daughters Tiwa and Simi who are both very excited as Daddy’s new practice is on the way home from school/nursery! Mide played football to high standard but in later years has moved onto more sedate sports like golf and squash.