Gordon’s Complete Denture Journey: Lessons from 60 Years Without Teeth

Gordon had been edentulous for 60 years. He wore only an upper denture and never a lower. Functionally, he could chew perfectly well without one. But socially, he felt embarrassed. He wanted to look right again and to enjoy meals with his family without worry. This case shows why patient expectations, honest conversations, and perseverance are every bit as important as technical skill when providing complete dentures.

Every Day’s a School Day – Why I’m Bringing Back the Try-In Sign-Off

Even after 32 years in clinical practice, I still get caught out. In this blog, I share a recent case that reminded me just how unpredictable working with humans can be—and why I’ve decided to reintroduce a simple try-in sign-off form for complete dentures. It’s about trust, clarity, and learning the hard way (again).

Study Club Live – Paul’s Case: A Clark Gable Smile and Locator® Attachments

Join me on Thursday 19th June 2025 at 07:30am (UK time) for a free Zoom session. I’ll walk through Paul’s full case — an upper complete denture and a lower Locator-retained overdenture inspired by Clark Gable’s smile.

We’ll cover the step-by-step treatment, technical challenges, and practical lessons learned.

Everyone is welcome — ask any questions, even the simplest ones.

LITERALLY MIND-BLOWING – BRYN’S TAKE ON OUR LATEST RPD COURSE

Wow. We’ve just wrapped up the May 2025 Partial Denture Course in Garstang, and I’m still buzzing from the energy in the room.

One delegate, Bryn Thompson (GDC 81202), described it in two words:

“Actually speechless.”