Continuing Education
2012 Continuing Education Programme
BY REGION
Africa
Asia Pacific
Malaysia, 24-27 May
Nepal, 7 July 2012
Fiji, 4-5 August 2012
China, 13-15 September 2012
Mongolia, 14-16 September 2012
Indonesia, 17-18 November 2012
Brunei, 24-25 November 2012
India, 1-2 December 2012
Eastern Europe
Slovakia, 10-12 May 2012
Hungary, 11-12 May 2012
Turkey, 31 May - 2 June 2012
Bulgaria, 15-17 June 2012
Slovakia, 27-29 September 2012
Armenia, 1-3 October 2012
Georgia, 12-13 October 2012
Latin America
Argentina, 17-19 May 2012
Brazil, 21-23 June 2012
Argentina, 8 September 2012
Argentina, 5-7 October 2012
Dominican Republic, October 2012
Bolivia, to be determined
Chile, to be determined
SPECIAL THANKS
The FDI would like to thank the following companies for their invaluable FDI CE support in the various regions: Acteon, Colgate, Dentsply Asia, Dentsply Maillefer, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Straumann and Zeiss.
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2012 CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMME CALENDAR
May
Date: 10-12 May 2012
Event: 20th International Congress; Interdental 2011
Partner: Slovak Chamber of Denitsts
Contact Person: Dr. Vlastimil Grausdr.graus@gmail.com
Date: 11-12 May 2012
Event: Hungarian Dental Days
Partner: Dental Section of Hungarian Medical Chamber
Sponsor: Procter & Gamble
Contact Person: Dr. Hermann Peter hermann@pannongsm.hu
Topic: How The Conventional Non-Surgical And Surgical Periodontal Therapy Can Improve Periodontal Attachment Level?
Learning Objectives:
Scaling and root planning the so called mechanical nonsurgical pocket therapy is successful in improving clinical parameters especially around single rooted teeth.The literature provides solid evidence that mechanical nonsurgical therapy is efficacious alone without the administration of any antibiotics. The question is how effective the surgical therapy compared with nonsurgical debridement? Surgical treatment is better for reduction of periodontal probing depth and the deeper the pocket the better its efficacy. In conclusion if the main objective is reduction of probing depth, surgical therapy is preferable. If the objective is to increase attachment level, nonsurgical therapy provides better short term results in shallow and medium sized pockets.
Speaker: Prof. Istvan Gera
Date: 17-19 May 2012
Event: Periodontology Dental Society (AOA)
Partner: Periodontology Dental Society (Argentinean Dental Association)
Contact: sap@aoa.org.ar
Sponsor: International Academy of Periodontology
Topic: Periodontology
Speaker: Dr Serge Dibart
Date: 24 - 27 May 2012
Topic: Respecting the root canal system – Bio(logical) chemomechanical debriding & debugging
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the advantageous use of the DM in endodontics
- Describe how only a few rotary instruments can create a glide path and clean and shape a root canal to a sufficient apical canal size
- Describe the advantages of using ultrasonics in endodontics and especially the use of NaOCl irrigant in conjunction with ultrasound energy
Speaker: Dr George Sirtes
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Topic: The periodontal-systemic connection: what it means for the general dentist
Learning Objectives:
- Appreciate the relationship between poor oral health and systemic disease
- Increased knowledge of the possible mechanisms involved
- Appreciate the role of the general dental practitioner in overall health care
Speaker: Prof. Greg Seymour
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Topic: The role of Periodontology in Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning
Learning Objectives:
- Identify a role for the periodontist in multidisciplinary treatment planning
- Identify appropriate circumstances in which a referral to a multidisciplinary team is necessary
- Treatment plan more effectively and efficiently with colleagues
Speaker: Dr Marlene Teo
Date: 31 May-2 June 2012
Event: 19th International Congress of Turkish Dental Association
Partner: Turkish Dental Association
Contact Person: TDA Headquarters tdb@tdb.org.tr
Topic: The aesthetic restoration of carious teeth
Learning Objectives:
This lecture will consider techniques to manage discolouration in remaining tooth tissues and the importance of controlling optical properties and surface qualities in achieving good aesthetic outcomes. The lecture will emphasise that there is much more to achieving good aesthetic outcomes than the selection of the most appropriate shade(s) of restorative material. Good aesthetic outcomes rely on the meticulous application of the art and science of modern approaches to the restoration of teeth.
Speaker: Prof Nairn Wilson
June
Date: 15-17 June 2012
Event: 12th Scientific Congress of Bulgarian Dental Association
Partner: Bulgarian Dental Association
Contact Person: Dr Nikolai Sharkov sharkov@omega.bg
Date: 21-23 June 2012
Event: ABO Spirito Santo Congress
Partner: ABO Spirito Santo
Contact: Dr Norberto Lubiana lubianaodontocafe@hotmail.com
Sponsor: Dentsply
Topic: to be determined
Speaker: to be determined
July
Date: 7 July 2012
Topic: The Evidence-based Practice of Single Tooth Implant Therapy in the Esthetic Zone
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the advantages and disadvantages of an immediate implantation and early implant placement protocol
- Be able to discuss with your patients the evidences for an early implant placement and temporisation after tooth extraction
- Understand the criteria for correct three-dimensional implant placement in single tooth implant
- Learn a step-by-step method to achieve predictable hard and soft tissues for aesthetic implant placement
- Learn to identify the proper tissue management and to select the ideal material, shape and timing of abutment and prosthesis
Speaker: Dr Lee Soon Boon
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Topic: Biofilm Management for Oral Health
Learning Objectives:
- Appreciate the ecological plaque hypothesis and the ways to maintain oral bioflim composition that is compatible to health
- Apply the principles of periodontal-systemic health interactions in oral and general health promotion
- Choose the appropriate biofilm-related prevention or treatment strategies in managing gingivitis and periodontitis
Speaker: Dr Leung Wai Keung
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Topic: Restoring the Endodontically Treated Teeth with Fiber Post
Learning Objectives:
- Understand why endodontically treated teeth fracture easily
- Important factors to consider in restoring the endodontically treated teeth
- Concepts of post placement & core build up
- Clinical protocol for the bonding of fiber post & composite core
Speaker: Dr William Cheung
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Topic: Minor tooth movement with inconspicuous appliance
Learning Objective: To understand the action mechanism of the appliance, and limitations in clinical application
Speaker: Dr Young-Guk Pak
August
Date: 4-5 August 2012
Topic: Primary & Mixed Dentition: What to Treat/When to Watch
Learning Objectives:
- To identify, evaluate, control and neutralize worsening factors in a developing malocclusion
- Review of facial growth patterns and a rational choice of diagnostic and therapeutic orthodontic treatment procedures
Speaker: Dr Derek Mahony
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Topic: Restoring the Endodontically Treated Teeth with Fiber Post
Learning Objectives:
- Understand why endodontically treated teeth fracture easily
- Important factors to consider in restoring the endodontically treated teeth
- Concepts of post placement & core build up
- Clinical protocol for the bonding of fiber post & composite core
Speaker: Dr William Cheung
September
Date: 8 September 2012
Programme: "Dental care for patients with diabetes"
Partner: Oral Pathology Society (AOA)
Contact: Oral Pathology Society estomatologia@aoa.org.ar
Topic: Oral Pathology
Speaker: Dr Sofía Goldstein
Course for general dentists and specialists to provide information about diabetes, its complications and impact on oral health, allowing the professional to manage the care of patients with diabetes in the dental office
Date: 13-15 September 2012
Topic: To solve the posterior maxilla insufficient bone height – Maxillary sinus elevation procedure – the simple way
Learning Objectives:
- To learn innovate new methods to enhance success in internal sinus lifting in very low residual height as well as in patient with poor quality of bone
- Successful cases will be presented with long follow up periods
Speaker: Dr Richie Yeung
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Topic: Implants: A Periodontal Perspective
Learning Objectives:
- To provide an understanding of the relationship between periodontitis and implant failure
- To provide an understanding of the microbiology associated with peri-implant mucositis
- To learn about the various methods of treating peri-implant mucositis
- To learn about the role of medications relative to peri-implant mucositis
Speaker: Prof. Sebastian G. Ciancio
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Topic: New approaches in clinical Management of Early Caries Lesions
Learning Objectives:
- To highlight the importance of diagnosing early caries lesions
- Promote the concept of "Remineralization" of early caries lesions
- Introduce the new concepts in clinical management of early caries lesions
Speaker: Prof. Stephen H.Y. Wei
Date: 14-16 September 2012
Topic:The Bond, the Whole Bond and Nothing but the Bond
Learning Objectives:
To ensure success for direct bonding through:
- Selecting the proper indications
- Establishing the critical success factors for the materials and techniques
- Understanding the importance of regular maintenance
Speaker: Dr Jennifer Neo
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Topic: Kill Oral Biofilms and Live Longer?
Learning Objectives:
- The structure, behaviour and properties of oral biofilms
- The pathogenesis of oral and systemic diseases associated with oral biofilms
- Factual data on systemic diseases related to oral biofilms, that the dentist can share with the patients
Speaker: Prof. Lakshman Samaranayake
Date: 27-29 September 2012
Event: Slovak Dental Days 2012
Partner: Slovak Chamber of Dentists
Contact Person: Barbora Axamitova dent@skzl.sk; zahranicie@skzl.sk
Website: www.skzl.sk
Topic: How The Conventional Non-Surgical And Surgical Periodontal Therapy Can Improve Periodontal Attachment Level?
Learning Objectives: Scaling and root planning the so called mechanical nonsurgical pocket therapy is successful in improving clinical parameters especially around single rooted teeth. The literature provides solid evidence that mechanical nonsurgical therapy is efficacious alone without the administration of any antibiotics. The question is how effective the surgical therapy compared with nonsurgical debridement? Surgical treatment is better for reduction of periodontal probing depth and the deeper the pocket the better its efficacy. In conclusion if the main objective is reduction of probing depth, surgical therapy is preferable. If the objective is to increase attachment level, nonsurgical therapy provides better short term results in shallow and medium sized pockets.
Speaker: Prof. Istvan Gera
October
Date: 1-3 October 2012
Event: 4th Stomatological Pan-Armenian Forum & 8th International Congress
Partner: Armenian Dental Association
Sponsor: Colgate
Contact Person: Dr Ashot Gevorgyan ashot@ligadent.am
Topic: Preventive Orthodontics In The General Dentistry
Learning Objectives: In this lecture, main interceptive and preventive orthodontics during mixed and early permanent dentition will be explained in detail on sample cases. The main questions of "what, why, when, where, who and how" of preventive orthodontics will be answered. The diagnosis, treatment plans and the appropriate appliances design and their application will be also explained.
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Toros Alcan
San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina
Date: 5- 7 October 2012
Event: 80th Anniversary Congress of the Tucumán Dental Association
Partner: CORA
Contact: Dr Roque Avellaneda
Sponsor: Colgate
Topic: Periodontology
Speaker: Dr Mauricio Araujo (to be confirmed)
Date: 11-12 October 2012
Organizer: Association Nationale des Chirurgiens Dentistes Sénégalais
Topic: Basic Course Seminar/Hands-On Workshop in Implantology: Theoretical and practical course
Learning Objectives: The 2 days continuing education courses offer lectures as well as hands-on workshops in different topics relating to implant dentistry and beyond. The seminar is geared towards clinicians that are just starting to take their first steps in implant dentistry; the basic implant course will serve as a foundation of knowledge to the more advanced courses. The role of the patient in dental implantology procedures, the essentials of treatment planning for implant supported restorations and the standard of care in implantology are described. In addition, the advanced soft tissue surgery course will help clinicians achieve better soft tissue aesthetics around implant restorations.
Speaker: Dr Etienne Villeneuve
Date: 12-13 October 2012
Event: FDI Continuing Education Days
Partner: Georgian Dental Association
Contact Person: Prof. Vladimer Margvelashvili v_marg@yahoo.com
Topic: Bruxism – Diagnostic, Symptoms, and Methods of Treatment
Learning Objectives: The presentation will discuss diagnostic and treatment methods of one of the most spread and hardly rehabilitating pathology – bruxism. After the presentation participants will be able to: Become aware of bruxism etiology, its symptoms, occurrence, diagnostic and treatment methods and estimate bruxism as one of the most common cause of TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) dysfunction.
Speaker: Prof. Vladimer Margvelashvili
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Topic: Basics in Removable Partial Denture; A Stress Absorbing Frame Approach
Learning Objectives:
- Main Problems in the RPD (Kennedy Class 1& 2)
- Developing unbalanced destroying forces
- The stress absorption frame concept
- A new denture design with Back Action
- Recommendations and its advantages
Speaker: Prof. Alex Mersel
Note: This activity is organised in collaboration with ERO in means of "educational research projects on continuing education "carried by ERO Education Working Group.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Date: October 2012
Event: Congress of the Dominican Dental Association
Partner: Dominican Dental Association
Contact: Dr Adolfo Rodríguez (arn@codetel.net.do)
Topic: Orthodontic
Speaker: Dr Derek Mahony
November
North Sumatra/Medan, Indonesia
Date: 17-18 November 2012
Topic: Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics – What can the general dental practitioners do to help their patients with early developing orthodontic problems?
Learning Objective: To show clinical cases and discuss the management of some early developing orthodontic problems
Speaker: Dr How Kim Chuan
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Topic: Strive for perfection in aesthetic implantology and minimal invasive surgery
Learning Objectives:
- Soft tissue management and bone management in the aesthetic implant zone
- Flap designs, suture techniques, temporaries, metal free restorations
- Intralift (crestal ultrasonic sinus grafting procedure), flapless bone splitting, tunnel-augmentation techniques, pre-augmentative soft tissue conditioning
Speaker: Prof. M Wainwright
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Topic: Cone beam CT and 3D imaging
Learning Objective: Applications of Cone beam CT, computer aided diagnosis
Speaker: Dr Thomas Li
Date: 24-25 November 2012
Topic: State Of The Science in Periodontal Therapy
Learning Objectives:
- To familiarize with the diagnostic value of periodontal probing in diagnosis and therapy
- To use periodontal parameters in making clinical decisions
- To apply quality standards to routine periodontal care
- To recognize endpoints of therapy
- To evaluate risks for re-infection
Speaker: Prof. Niklaus P. Lang
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Topic: Periodontal-Endodontic Interrelationships
Learning Objectives:
- Relationship between the pulp and periodontium
- Influence of pulpal disease on the periodontium
- Influence of periodontal disease on the pulp
- Classifications of perio-endo lesions
- Diagnosis and treatment of perio-endo lesions
Speaker: Dr Robert Ng
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Topic: Deficiencies, Burning Sensation and Oral Lesions
Learning Objectives:
- Oral manifestation of the haematological disease
- Management of medically compromised patient
Speaker: Dr Li-Wu Zheng
December
Date: 1-2 December 2012
Topic: Primary & Mixed Dentition: What to Treat/When to Watch
Learning Objectives:
- To identify, evaluate, control and neutralize worsening factors in a developing malocclusion
- Review of facial growth patterns and a rational choice of diagnostic and therapeutic orthodontic treatment procedures
Speaker: Dr Derek Mahony
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Topic: Kill Oral Biofilms and Live Longer?
Learning Objectives:
- The structure, behaviour and properties of oral biofilms
- The pathogenesis of oral and systemic diseases associated with oral biofilms
- Factual data on systemic diseases related to oral biofilms, that the dentist can share with the patients
Speaker: Prof. Lakshman Samaranayake
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Topic: Endodontic Retreatment –Case Selection and Techniques
Learning Objectives:
- Criteria for case selection
- Non-surgical retreatment for general practitioners
- When to refer Retreatment procedures: non-surgical and surgical
Speaker: Dr Piyanee Panitvisai
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Topic: Fluoride in Caries Prevention: How to make it effective?
Learning Objectives:
- To understand the scientific evidence of post-eruptive fluoride for caries prevention
- To discuss practical daily self-care fluoride administration for caries prevention in all age groups of the population
Speaker: Dr Prathip Phantumvanit
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Topic: New approaches in clinical Management of Early Caries Lesions
Learning Objectives:
- To highlight the importance of diagnosing early caries lesions
- Promote the concept of "Remineralization" of early caries lesions
- Introduce the new concepts in clinical management of early caries lesions
Speaker: Prof. Stephen H.Y. Wei
To be determined
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Date: to be determined
Partner: Colegio de Odontólogos de Sta. Cruz de la Sierra
Contact: Colegio de Odontólogos de Santa Cruz
Sponsor: Dentsply
Topic: Restaurative Dentistry
Speakers:
- Dr Sergio Kohen
- Dr Sebastián Costa
- Dr Juan Tumini
Date: To be determined
Partner: Chilean Society of Periodontology and School of Dentistry Chile University
Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive
Topic: Periodontology
Speaker: Dr Thomas Van Dyke