Profile: Eddie Scher

Professor Eddie Scher BDS Lond,LDS RCS Eng, Diploma in General Dental Practice. Specialist in Oral Surgery and Prosthodontics and Bryan Matthews from Tusk Dental Technologies. 

Graduated from University College Hospital, London, UK in 1973. He is Registered Specialist  in Oral Surgery and Prosthodontics.  Visiting Clinical Professor at the Prosthodontics and Implant Department, Temple University, Philadelphia, USA, and visiting Professor at University College Cork Dental School.  Honorary Senior Lecturer in Dental Implantology, School of Health Care Professions, University of Salford, UK. and lecturer at the Eastman Dental Institute.

Fellow and Diplomate of the ICOI, and was a Director on its Board. He is also a founder member and past President of the Association of Dental Implantology, UK, and served most recently as its scientific chairman 2011 - 2013.  Honorary life member of the A.D.I.

He is the Director of the Osseointegrated Year Course (now in its 30th year), and is the Editor in Chief of Implant Dentistry Today.

Scientific Chairman of Alpha Omega UK.

He has been on the Advisory Board at Tel Aviv Dental School since 2012; and he was appointed a Governor of Tel Aviv University in 2016

Profile: Bryan Matthews

Bryan Matthews is a seasoned dental technician and entrepreneur with a background in both dental technology and IT. He graduated with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Dental Technology from Durban University of Technology, South Africa, in 1997. After initially working as a dental technician and expanding his skills in IT studies, Bryan immigrated to the UK in 2001.

In the UK, Bryan continued his career in dental technology, eventually transitioning to freelance work, where his expertise and dedication led him to supporting various dental labs around London with their more complex cases. Recognising the potential for growth in digital dental technology, Bryan established Tusk Dental Technologies. 

Under his leadership, Tusk has expanded into a nationally recognised dental lab, known for its early adoption and innovative approach to digital dental solutions built on the solid foundation of sound restorative principles. Throughout this period Bryan has been involved in educating fellow technicians through technical training, acted in KOL roles and performed advisory work for industry leading technology and material manufacturers.

Recently, Bryan's company partnered with the prominent European lab company, Corus, marking a significant milestone in his career and the growth of Tusk Dental Technologies. Bryan’s journey reflects his commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of dental technology.

Course Date

Thursday April 3rd 2025

Venue: BDA London 64 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YS

Refreshments from 6.30pm, lecture from 7.15 pm

Course Overview

This lecture will look at 3 patients (in the last 2 years) who at the end of their

treatment confided in me that I had changed their lives!

We will cover our treatment planning and how decisions were made.

We will cover in detail how the very latest digital tools allow us to replace the

diagnostic wax-up but still are really accurate in real time. I always have before

and after models made up so the patient can approve and give consent to very

sophisticated treatment plans.

My technician colleague Bryan Matthews will demonstrate and explain the giant

leap forward this is! He will show how we can be certain that this is as accurate

as the old diagnostic wax-up.

Educational Aims and Objectives

Delegates will understand :

1. how important treatment planning is!

2. how important it is for the patient to be able to see the

3. end result before we start.

4. how this digital software works and how accurate it is.

5. how important it is to gain medico-legal consent from the patient.

6. how your laboratory technician is really your true partner in dentistry and I always tell my patients and delegates on my courses that it is the Technician who makes me look good.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understanding my views on treatment planning

2. Understanding how important it is to obtain medico-legal consent

3. Understanding how useful and time/money saving is this type of software

4. Understanding how important the technician is in digital dentistry

GDC Development outcomes

A, C, D.