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Friday, 26 October 2007
MORNING (09.00am-11.30am) Esthetic Issues with Dental Implants
It has been a significant challenge to provide our patients with predictable success in the esthetic zone with dental implants. Predictably maintaining hard and soft tissue health is a reality with the Straumann system. The synOcta component system will be discussed to facilitate fabrication of esthetic and predictable prosthetics for your patients. Various techniques for provisionalization and custom impression copings will also be presented for development of optimal soft tissue contours. Fabrication of custom impression copings will also be presented to preserve soft tissue contours. This speaker’s attendance has been made possible by Institut Straumann. ---------------- Pain Management in Dentistry
Over the past century, local anesthesia has evolved significantly. Despite this, our ability to anesthetize our patients is not 100%, especially in the mandible. This can elicit painful visits and missed appointments creating patient and operator anxiety. Local anaesthetic side effects and drug interactions must also be considered. As well:
---------------- Restorative Options in Pediatric Dentistry
Dental caries in children remains a significant problem facing dental practitioners worldwide. Extensive research efforts continue to develop better restorative materials and improved manipulation techniques of restorative materials used in Pediatric Dentistry. These developments place a continuing responsibility on the dentist, who must critically analyze the literature and the claims of the manufacturer. This lecture will cover and analyze the armamentarium of materials used in Pediatric Dentistry, including glass ionomer cements, resin-modified glass ionomers, compomers, resin composites, and stainless steel crowns.
---------------- Minimal Intervention (MI) and the Future of Glass Ionomer
The practice of MI seeks to prevent and detect oral disease at the earliest stage in order to avoid invasive treatment; and where surgical intervention is indicated, the least invasive restorative technique is utilised. Technological innovations in recent years and advances in glass ionomers led to the introduction of a new class of glass ionomer, it is designed for preventive and therapeutic functions and allows the preservation of dental tissues. This lecture will aim to provide an integrated understanding of the practice philosophy and introduce new clinical techniques such as Surface Protection and Internal Remineralisation. This speaker’s attendance has been made possible by GC.
---------------- 09.00-10.15 Forensic Dentistry
It is legally essential to identify the dead even when facial recognition is impossible due to incineration or putrefaction. Identification from teeth relies upon their relative permanence and minimal biological turnover. Frequently dental records are not available and tooth analysis and facial reconstruction may be required. Forensic dentistry also studies teeth as weapons. Bite marks occur under various circumstances usually associated with rape or murder or in association with non-accidental injury to the child. Comparison with the teeth of suspects is aided by computer images. All these techniques will be illustrated using infamous criminal cases investigated by the speaker.
---------------- 10.15-11.30 Use of Fluoride for Caries Prevention at Home and in the Clinic
The main reason for the decline of caries since 1960-70 is the daily use of fluoride (F) toothpaste. The ingredients are important for the caries preventive effect, such as the F concentration and the type of F compound. However, behavioural factors are more important, e.g. brushing frequency, water rinsing and eating/drinking habits directly after brushing. For caries risk patients, daily use of F rinsing solutions or other F products are often recommended. Approximal application of NaF gel with an interdental brush is also useful. Regarding topical application in the clinic, various F varnishes have shown excellent additional effect against caries.
---------------- FDI / IDF* Diabetes Symposium Oral Health and Diabetes – Why Should I Care?
This symposium will examine the role of the dentist in the care of the diabetic patient. The speakers will explore the disease (diabetes) itself and how diabetes is linked to oral disease. Focus will be placed on the oral management of the diabetic patient and a session will be devoted to diabetes and oral disease in the UAE. The symposium will conclude with a panel discussion and call to action for the oral management of the diabetic patient. Introduction: Diabetes and its Complications The Links Between Diabetes and Oral Disease Oral Management of the Diabetic Patient Diabetes and Oral Disease in the UAE This symposium has been supported by an educational grant from Colgate-Palmolive. ------------------ ISCD - International Society of Computerized Dentistry Integrated Dental Imaging Based on the Cone Beam Technology - Understand the basics of dental x-ray examinations and digital 2D-x-rays - Know about indications and advantages of 3D-x-ray and cone beam (CB) technology - Be familiar with 3D implant planning and guided implant surgery - Understand clinical applications of these technologies
3D imaging based on the cone beam technology has recently emerged into the clinical routine of dentists. Advantages of low-dose acquired 3D image information accompanied by cutting-edge technology drive this development and unleash new opportunities for treatment.
Computerized Orthodontics - State of the Art The learners will be presented the clinical relevance of computerized orthodontic applications. Computerized Orthodontics can be divided into two groups
The listed applications will be presented and an estimation of its current and prospective clinical significance will be made.
Impression free dentistry – vision and reality
Digitization of plaster models has become a widespread procedure in the modern dental lab. In-oral scanning of prepared and unprepared teeth is much more complex. During the last 20 years the CEREC hard – and software has become the icon for chairside data acquisition and for CAD and CAM of single tooth restorations like crowns, inlays and veneers. The next step in this development is the impression – free production of bridges. The presentation will show what intraoral scanning can do today and tomorrow and what are highlight the philosophies behind the various systems on the market. ----------------AFTERNOON (14.00-16.30) High Tech: High Risk? How New Techniques in Dentistry Affect Litigation
Scientific and technical advances in dentistry have made possible a wide range of new treatment options. But some of these exciting new opportunities have also created new risks and threats, leading in many parts of the world to more complaints and litigation. Meanwhile, new ways are created to eliminate or manage “old” risks more effectively. The desirability of learning and developing new technical and clinical skills is beyond doubt. But this presentation will show that learning how to use them in ways that will control risks rather than adding to them, is the key to successful and trouble-free practice. This programme is supported by Dental Protection Limited.
---------------- ---------------- IAP Symposium Pre-Prosthetic Periodontal Surgeries
Today’s practice of tooth- and implant-supported restorative dentistry is a team approach between Periodontists, Prosthodontics and restoring dentists. Upon clinical examination of dentate patients one often encounters a need for esthetic/ functional crown lengthening procedures. Furthermore, today’s concepts of Esthetic Dentistry often require surgical soft tissue management to achieve an esthetically pleasing result. Different surgical modalities are considered to achieve the optimal basis for implant therapy, as hard and soft tissue augmentation. Management of Host Response to Prevent and Treat Periodontitis
Control of inflammation is critical to the success of periodontal therapy. As our understanding of the regulation of inflammation matures, the possibility for pharmacologic control of inflammation in the treatment of periodontitis is becoming reality. Naturally occurring lipid mediators derived from dietary omega-3 fatty acids are emerging as the leading candidates for the control of periodontal infalmmation. The implications of this finding for the future development of therapeutics for periodontal diseases will be discussed. The Clinical and Scientific Basis for Oral Reconstructive Surgery for Dental Implants The attendees will have learned to:
The Academy of Osseointegration's 2006 State of the Science on Implant Dentistry Workshop will be the focus for an in depth presentation of the clinical application of oral reconstructive surgery to address anatomic issues related to implant site development. This is a programme by the International Academy of Periodontology. ---------------- Novel Methods of Assessing the Role of Oral Soft Tissues in the Aetiology and Treatment of Malocclusion
This presentation will cross the boundary from basic science research into clinical practice. It will examine the new evidence regarding how muscles can influence developing malocclusions and, more importantly, how they may impact on modern treatment approaches. Which treatment approaches work, which do not, and why? Finally, the development of futuristic treatment modalities will be discussed.
---------------- Orthognathic Treatment: Is It Worth It? This presentation aims to:
The management of severe skeletal discrepancies in adults may require a combination of orthodontics and surgery (orthognathic treatment) in order to achieve a functional stable occlusion and optimal aesthetics. Recent years have seen a marked increase in the number of orthognathic procedures being undertaken and an increase in the amount of research being undertaken in this area. This presentation will look at some of the risks and benefits of this type of intervention and will also present the results of studies which have looked at outcomes of treatment using patient-centred outcomes, rather than clinician ratings. ---------------- New Technologies in Endodontics: Myths or Truth?
Marketing of high-tech instrumentation and devices has considerably increased in the last years. As a result, the endodontic procedure has been simplified and sped up. Clinically, these instruments seem very efficient as they allow treating some canals in record time, reducing patient exposure to harmful radiation, and enhancing the patient's comfort. However, newly acquired devices may also divert the dentist's attention from the treatment itself towards their modus operandi, and contribute to eclipse many fundamental aspects of the endodontic therapy, which will in turn unquestionably translate into mid to long-term treatment failure. Keeping in mind basic concepts when using high-tech instruments is thus of paramount importance to improve final results, and further confirm the role of these instruments and devices in the endodontic armamentarium.
---------------- Endodontic Problem Solving for the General Practitioners
Endodontic complications are the most obstacles that may encounter the practicing dentist. The pulpal interactions and their manifestation can be confusing and misleading to dentists at any level of experience. In this lecture, common obstacles and their scientifically sound solutions, shortcuts will be discussed. Some of these problems are but not limited to: diagnosis, rubber dam placement, flare ups, calcified canal, separated files... etc. Issues discussed will be supported by scientific literature; in addition step by step techniques will be shown on how to tackle most of the discussed techniques.
---------------- Current Concept of Dental Caries
Following this presentation, participants can:
The classical view of dental caries, as espoused by W. Miller (1897) and G.V. Black (1920), has largely come to an end. Tangible changes in caries epidemiology, prevention and treatment began to occur late in the last century. This presentation will provide an accessible, integrated update on the most recent science emerging from cariology laboratories around the world. Integrating and applying the science of (1) caries risk factors, (2) dental biofilms, (3) tooth demineralization/remineralization dynamics, (4) effective prevention technologies, and (5) minimum intervention (MI) dentistry is providing new opportunities to combat what is still a major disease burden for populations around the globe.
---------------- GlaxoSmithKline Symposium: Moderator: Aisha Sultan, Dubai, UAE Dental Erosion – from diagnosis to therapy in children and adults
Dental erosion is frequently encountered among all age-groups in dental practice and the aetiology, progression and prevention are not well understood, although dentine hypersensitivity is often a presenting symptom. This presentation will explore the chemical, biological and behavioural modifying factors to arrive at risk assessment and preventively focused management. Oral hygiene and periodontal considerations in preventing and managing dentine hypersensitivity
The onset of dentine hypersensitivity is often associated with exposed dentine due to gingival recession. The process of recession is not well-understood and may be associated with good or bad oral hygiene and plaque control. This presentation will explore the causes of recession and the changes to the root surface that occur in dentine hypersensitivity and the needs of a mechanical and chemical oral hygiene regimen to minimize recession and avoid the symptoms of hypersensitivity. The Dentine Hypersensitivity Patient – a total management package?
Erosion and recession are the major predisposing factors leading to the symptoms of dentine hypersensitivity, a common and widespread condition that may be of only minor inconvenience to some patients and very disturbing to others. This presentation will address the mechanisms of action of the pain and take into account the aetiologies of the predisposing factors to develop a total management approach with emphasis on diet, oral hygiene and toothpaste selection. ------------------ ISCD - International Society of Computerized Dentistry Single visit all ceramic restorations in the dental office
20 years of clinical experience with the Cerec system lead to some expertise in the field of all ceramic chairside restorations. An 18 years follow up of more than 1000 restorations lead to clinical consequences for indication and therapy. The Association for all-ceramic restoration offers a platform for dentists to obtain a clinical self-assessment of the own clinical performance. Sending own data of the clinical procedure via an internet platform gives an immediate response of the proceeding, re-examination data show the comparison with the other 200 hundred colleagues participating since up to ten years.
The FAST System for Aesthetic Dentistry
This course is designed for dentists, lab techs and staff that are interested in providing immediate fabrication and delivery of ceramic restorations to their patients. The technique for application of CAD/CAM software to clinical situations is discussed with clinical examples of posterior and anterior single and multiple unit restorative care. Dr. Masek will outline his techniques for preparations, optical impressions, characterization and cementation of all ceramic inlay, onlay, crown and veneer restorations utilizing chairside CAD/CAM. CAD-CAM Systems and materials for the dental lab
This presentation will show you the possibilities off using CAD/CAM systems and the various material used in a dental laboratory.With today's possibilities of CAD/CAM it is essential that the professional user has the knowledge what type of material to select for achieving high aesthetics and long lasting restorations. Vanik Kaufmann-Jinoian who has been instrumental in the development of CAD/CAM software for various companies, and will give in depth information on CAD/CAM systems that are feasible and economical for most dental laboratories. During this presentation the speaker will also cover the possibilities of designing custom abutments from zirconium oxide or titanium that gives the patient many possibilities of getting the highest aesthetics.
Barcode and RFID in dental clinic
Digital documentation procedures, once a specialty for the computerized dental office has become an everyday ingredient for today’s dentistry. Mandatory documentation, retraceable dental materials and more efficient ways of managing storage and ordering systems need tools to master the new challenges. The most commonly used devices are bar codes and RFID. Different standards make it difficult for the dentist and the manufacturer to implement a system to be used world-wide. Major systems and their valance for routine and special tasks will be discussed and evaluated.
Software assisted quality management in dental practice
The presentation will explore what dental informatics is and how it can influence software-assisted quality management in dental practice. Dr. Spallek will showcase results from recent studies regarding chairside clinical computing and answer the following questions: |
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