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Our understanding of oral mucosal disease is constantly changing and this can impact on our advice to patients and recommendations for treatment. This on-line delivered lecture series outlines these changes and is presented to enhance understanding of common oral mucosal disorders for the general dental practitioner. The use of web delivery allows for whole articles being available for review, which…

Our understanding of oral mucosal disease is constantly changing and this can impact on our advice to patients and recommendations for treatment. This on-line delivered lecture series outlines these changes and is presented to enhance understanding of common oral mucosal disorders for the general dental practitioner. The use of web delivery allows for whole articles being available for review, which will cover aspects of oral recurrent aphthous ulcerative disease, dermatological diseases with oral presentations, principally lichen planus, oral mucosal dysplasia and squamous cell carcinoma. This course consists of material accessed on the internet via logging on to the University of Melbourne's Learning Management System. A specific user log-in identification and password will be sent to you via email and after you have been authenticated, you will have access to the material for the calendar year (i.e. until the 31 December 2016). This material consists of five lectures provided in web format. Please feel free to choose one, or more, of these “Web-Lectures”. Each takes at least an hour to complete and contains links to images, journal articles and information covering the five topics. There are also small on-line movie presentations describing the material in the web-lectures. The presentations will also assist in moving around the site. After you have confirmed that you have reviewed this material, a small multiple choice question quiz will be available for you to complete (5 – 10 questions). Once this is answered correctly then instructions are given to explain where to send the email to redeem the 1 hour per module. Major Topics - Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: everything that you ever wanted to know about recurrent aphthous stomatitis but were afraid to ask! Includes epidemiology, types, causes and management options - Oral Dermatology – 1: The first of two sections on dermatological diseases that can have oral manifestations. This area covers definitions, erythema migrans and oral lichen planus - Oral Dermatology – 2: Link here to a range of dermatological diseases that can have oral mucosal manifestations, such as: lupus erythematosus; sub-epithelial bullous disease; bullous pemphigoid; mucous membrane pemphigoid; pemphigus vulgaris and erythema multiforme - Oral Mucosal Dysplasia: contents include discussion about potentially cancerous conditions and lesions, clinical appearance, histopathological appearance, classification, clinical methods used for screening and aspects of treatment - Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Interesting aspects of oral cancer, specifically related to dentists Learning Objectives - At the conclusion of this course, participants should have significantly updated their knowledge on oral mucosal disorders as they affect the general dental practitioner Further event information

Session 1: Getting Started Dates: 5-7 May 2017 The course begins with information on basic diagnosis, case selection and treatment planning. Emphasis will be placed on thorough record examination and cephalametric analysis, and their role in making informed treatment decisions. The effects of orthodontic treatment on facial aesthetics and balance will be discussed as well as the basics of craniofacial…

Session 1: Getting Started Dates: 5-7 May 2017 The course begins with information on basic diagnosis, case selection and treatment planning. Emphasis will be placed on thorough record examination and cephalametric analysis, and their role in making informed treatment decisions. The effects of orthodontic treatment on facial aesthetics and balance will be discussed as well as the basics of craniofacial growth and development. Banding and bonding will be discussed and participants will have the opportunity to placebands and brackets on the orthodontic typodont. Initial wire placement and ligation techniques will be demonstrated. Hands-on exercises include • Cephalometric analysis • Bonding (bracket placement exercise) • Mechanics (wire placement and technique) Session 2: Class I Survey & Biomechanics Dates: 7-9 July 2017 This portion of the course will address specific information on treatment timing issues, when to treat and when not to treat. Phase 1 and interceptive treatment modalities and arch development will be discussed. Class I crowded cases with expansion mechanics/appliances and their adjustment will be covered. Participants will then begin a detailed study of basic orthodontic biomechanics. Intrusion and advancing arch wire fabrication and placement with various ligation techniques will be demonstrated. Participants will also begin the discussion of Class II diagnosis and treatment. Hands-on exercises include • Advancing utility arches • Intrusion utility arches (fabrication & adjustments) • Molar uprighting springs (mechanics) Session 3: Class II and Class III Survey Extractions Dates: 15-17 September 2017 This session addresses Class II and Class III considerations and treatment modalities, exploring both orthopedic and orthodontic movements.Topics to be covered include Class II correction in mixed and permanent dentition, (including various molar distalising techniques – fixed and removable), archwire selection, sequencing, elastic wear and set-up, adjunctive intrusion techniques, with particular attention to second and third order bends (tipping and torque). Hands-on exercises include • Torquing arches • Second order bends • Cervical headgear placement and adjustment • Various Class II correctors and their adjustment Session 4: Extraction Mechanics, Finishing, Detailing and Aesthetic Considerations Dates: 3-5 November 2017 This session begins with extraction mechanics and their timing as well as focus on the all important topic of finishing and detailing. Included is discussion on the use of elastics and segmented arches for finishing, intraoral adjustments for efficiency, troubleshooting difficult cases and debanding. Aesthetic considerations, ortho-prosthodontic cases, retainer design and adjustments will also be covered including placement of fixed retainers. Hands-on exercises include • Artistic bends • Finishing and detailing techniques • Finishing elastics • Retainer adjustments • Multiple finishing techniques demonstrated Further event information

Principles of Implant Dentistry This course, which is based on an internationally recognized curriculum, witll be presented in a modular fashion offered throughout the year. Implant education for both the surgical and restorative phases of treatment will be carried out in a generic manner, that is, to discuss issues central to implant dentistry rather than over-emphasising system-specific issues. Speakers…

Principles of Implant Dentistry This course, which is based on an internationally recognized curriculum, witll be presented in a modular fashion offered throughout the year. Implant education for both the surgical and restorative phases of treatment will be carried out in a generic manner, that is, to discuss issues central to implant dentistry rather than over-emphasising system-specific issues. Speakers have been invited with a wide range of implant experiences and system uses. The importance of the restorative dentist abd a restoratively driven treatment plan in dental implant therapy is emphasised. Each of the modules will provide core information, however during later stages of the course issues inherent to four major implant systems will be discussed at length. This course has been organised to provide information relevant to more experienced practitioners and also is to encompass issues related to maintenance and dealing with implant dentistry complications. Central to this course will be the emphasis on appropriate treatment planning to ensure clinical success in this ever expanding field. At the conclusion of the course, successful completion of an open-book on-line assessment will fulfil the requirements for award of the ITI Certificate in Implant Dentistry. Curriculum Framework Goal/Learning Outcomes Theoretical: Foundation level knowledge in implant dentistry Clinical: To be able to maintain peri-implant tissue health and implant prostheses; and manage simple complications. To be able to restore Straightforward single tooth cases Course pre-requisite None Assessment Standardized on-line examination, assessment of hands-on activities Melbourne Dental School CPD certificate and ITI Certificate in implant dentistry, foundation level on successful completion of the assessment Module 1 An outline of the variety of clinical application of implants for fixed and removable replacement of teeth. Comparisons with conventional tooth replacement modalities Understanding osseointegration, bone and bone healing Soft tissue around teeth and implants – similarities and differences Mechanical behaviour of tissues and prostheses Implant survival and success Current evidence implant and prosthesis survival and success Baseline records (probing pockets, radiographs) and monitoring Oral hygiene education Routine debridement Protocol for mucositis management Protocol for peri-implantitis management and referral Hands-on instruments for implant monitoring and maintenance, plaque and calculus removal Occusal assessment Biophysical differences teeth and implants Risks posed by occlusal forces, parafunction Recommended guidelines Module 2 Anatomy in relation to implant dentistry Pharmacology with relevance to implant dentistry Radiography – ALARA, ALADA, 2D and 3D imaging for implant dentistry Biosafety, general principles for dental practice, aseptic protocols, clean versus sterile Oral Surgery – routine knowledge and skills, equipment and instruments for dentoalveolar surgery, general principles of flap design Hands-on Aseptic protocols, hand scrubbing and disinfection, gowning and gloving exercises Selecting an implant system – outline of criteria (with weighting) that would guide selection Legal and ethical aspects – documentation and record keeping, including photographic records, informed consent Module 3 Structured assessment – anamnesis/patient history and social factors Medical risk factors – common systemic risk factors that may influence dental implant management Dental risk factors – oral hygiene, chronic periodontitis, caries risk, salivary flow, parafunction Site assessment – to focus on restorative assessment, but no to include elements of the soft tissues and the underlying bone Risk assessment – SAC clarification, online tool, esthetic risk assessment (ERA) Additional investigations – diagnostic articulated dental casts, wax-up and set-up, radiographic templates, photography CBCL (Case based collaborative learning) – Cases to be provided for participants to discuss in groups and to assess case complexity and establish risk profile (includes dental chart, radiographs, photographs etc) Module 4 Surgical protocols Tooth extraction protocols Provisionalisation during surgery The true state of play at immediate loading Hands-on implant placement Measure of osseointegration Surgical restorative correspondence Interim measures prior to restoration including healing abutment selection Clinical tips and hints Module 5 Implant impressions Implants in the wrong place Current concepts in implant connection and abutments Implant provisionals CAD Interface with the lab Material choices Delivery of an implant crown Having the right hardware – torque wrenches and drivers Screw mechanics Module 6 Biological complications Restorative complications Managing complications Maintenance protocols Ongoing soft tissue appraisal and maintenance Medical legal issues On-line assessment/examiniation to be taken on participants own lap top or mobile device. 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This course is divided into 4 modules addressing the most common applications of aesthetic soft tissue Periodontal surgery. Didactic instruction and hands on demonstrations will supplement live surgeries. This is a hands on course that will appeal to any practitioner interested in improving their soft tissue handling skills. Tuition will be given by Periodontists experienced in Periodontal surgical…

This course is divided into 4 modules addressing the most common applications of aesthetic soft tissue Periodontal surgery. Didactic instruction and hands on demonstrations will supplement live surgeries. This is a hands on course that will appeal to any practitioner interested in improving their soft tissue handling skills. Tuition will be given by Periodontists experienced in Periodontal surgical techniques. Numbers will be limited to 20 candidates to ensure personalised teaching outcomes. Topics include •Fundamentals of Periodontal Microsurgery •Soft tissue grafting for recession defects •Surgical techniques for implants in the “aesthetic zone” •Aesthetic and functional Crown Lengthening Learning Objectives •To develop an understanding of the factors important in successful microsurgical technique. •To learn and apply the correct surgical procedure for different indications. •To understand the use of different surgical instruments and methods. •To better evaluate prevent and manage potential surgical complications. Other Information Please review dates carefully for this program as all four sessions are mandatory for registration. Module 1: Friday, 16 June 2017 Module 2: Friday, 27 October 2017 Module 3: Friday, 23 February 2018 Module 4: Friday 4 May 2018 Further event information

This "Master class" program in Surgical Implant Dentistry will be held over seven modules throughout the year. The small group teaching is designed to give participants a close up teaching experience with presenters and mentors. The course is aimed at dental practitioners who would like to undertake the surgical aspects of implant treatment. At the end of the course participants should be able to place…

This "Master class" program in Surgical Implant Dentistry will be held over seven modules throughout the year. The small group teaching is designed to give participants a close up teaching experience with presenters and mentors. The course is aimed at dental practitioners who would like to undertake the surgical aspects of implant treatment. At the end of the course participants should be able to place straightforward implants in their practice. The course covers treatment planning for implants using the participants own patients and supervised placement of implants in these patients. Participants applying for this course must have previous experience in the delivery of implant restorations. Applicants will be selected for this course based on submitted evidence of experience in the delivery of implant restorations. At the conclusion of the program particiants should have: - an in-depth understanding of the biological processes of osseointegration in general. - an in-depth understanding of surgical diagnosis, treatment planning and surgical management of simple surgical cases. - Through a series of practical exercises and hands-on surgical training, participants should be familiar with the surgical implant placement in simple clinical situations. - Participants will be familiar with ITI implant componentry and the reasons why implant treatments may be useful in their practices. Participants should feel able to begin placing implants in uncomplicated clinical situations. Further event information

ADA NSW Centre for Professional Developement in conjunction with the NSW Forensic Dental Unit, are pleased to present the annual Forensic Odontology and Forensic Anthropology course. This four-day course will introduce participants to the scope and practice of forensic odontology with particular emphasis on disaster victim identification. Utilisation of dental techniques for human identification are…

ADA NSW Centre for Professional Developement in conjunction with the NSW Forensic Dental Unit, are pleased to present the annual Forensic Odontology and Forensic Anthropology course. This four-day course will introduce participants to the scope and practice of forensic odontology with particular emphasis on disaster victim identification. Utilisation of dental techniques for human identification are simple in concept but complex in process. Participants will be guided through the inter-related processes and procedures utilised in a disaster event. Presentations on the Asian Tsunami and other mass fatality incidents are used to illustrate the process. A practical component with a mock disaster exercise is held in the main mortuary. Exercises in tooth identification, antemortem and postmortem radiographic matching and age estimation from radiographic evidence are also components of the course. The anthropological component of the course is held at the Shellshear Museum at the University of Sydney which represents a unique reference collection. Here participants will work in groups to undertake a workshop on race, sex, age and stature estimation. Participants will have a greater understanding of the value of the quality of their clinical records in the identification process. Become a forensic “sleeper”, a skill set that will fascinate you but we hope you will never need. Topics include •The history of forensic dentistry •Identification methods •Mass casualty incidents •Mortuary procedures •Medical and Dental Autopsies •Dental radiology •Forensic pathology •Dental records and nomenclature •Giving evidence in court •Post traumatic stress •Race, age, sex and stature determination •Age estimation •Identification of bite marks and child abuse •Computerised dental & bite mark identification

This two-day program will feature lectures and hands-on sessions in the School’s state of the art laboratory. Major Topics Eight lectures/presentations by Endodontists: - Endodontic diagnosis - Electronic apex location - Rotary NiTi systems and techniques - Sealing the root canal system - Procedural complications and the role of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) - Endodontic radiography - Restoration…

This two-day program will feature lectures and hands-on sessions in the School’s state of the art laboratory. Major Topics Eight lectures/presentations by Endodontists: - Endodontic diagnosis - Electronic apex location - Rotary NiTi systems and techniques - Sealing the root canal system - Procedural complications and the role of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) - Endodontic radiography - Restoration of the endodontically treated tooth - Endodontic emergencies - Demonstrations of electronic apex location - Demonstrations of different rotary NiTi systems - Demonstrations of obturation strategies - Two afternoons of hands-on practise supervised by endodontists - Hands-on experience with a range of rotary NiTi systems in extracted teeth - Hands-on experience with apex location - Hands-on experience with obturation of canals - Simple and effective root canal obturation techniques - Opportunity to use an operating microscope - Aseptic endodontic strategies to achieve maximum microbiological control  Learning Objectives At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to apply: - strategies and techniques for endodontic diagnosis - the role of small hand instruments in contemporary endodontic instrumentation - an understanding of concepts of working length determination, including the use of electronic apex locators - principles and practical aspects of rotary NiTi techniques and systems - concepts of root canal preparation with rotary NiTi - criteria for optimal root canal obturation - concepts of root canal obturation using thermoplastic techniques - MTA in endodontic obturation and perforation repair - an understanding of the role of the operating microscope - how to efficiently and predictably manage endodontic emergencies Further event information

This course is comprised of hands-on training with cadavers, hands-on models and interactive lectures. Covering: bone augmentation procedures at implant sites and their indications, diagnostics and treatment planning for each option. The surgical procedures will be taught in step-by-step format including complications management. Exercises include: harvesting autogenous bone, immediate implant placement,…

This course is comprised of hands-on training with cadavers, hands-on models and interactive lectures. Covering: bone augmentation procedures at implant sites and their indications, diagnostics and treatment planning for each option. The surgical procedures will be taught in step-by-step format including complications management. Exercises include: harvesting autogenous bone, immediate implant placement, guided bone regeneration simultaneous to implant placement, trans-crestal and lateral sinus lift. Sold out for 4 years in a row this is a not to be missed program! Further event information

ABT Prophylaxis & Prescribing and Antimicrobials presented by: Professor Laurence Walsh - The latest information on antibiotic prophylaxis protocols - The latest information about non-prescription antimicrobial agents used in dental practice - Current prescribing patterns of Australian dentists- the good, the bad and the ugly - The current situation with resistance to antibiotics and its implications…

ABT Prophylaxis & Prescribing and Antimicrobials presented by: Professor Laurence Walsh - The latest information on antibiotic prophylaxis protocols - The latest information about non-prescription antimicrobial agents used in dental practice - Current prescribing patterns of Australian dentists- the good, the bad and the ugly - The current situation with resistance to antibiotics and its implications - The national agenda for antimicrobial stewardship and how this affects dentistry - An evidence-based approach to surgical prophylaxis with antibiotics Further event information

Seminar 1 Clinical Evaluation, Records, & First Consultation >> Case Classification of 10 Cases of All Ages >> Generating and Computer Processing Orthodontic Records >> Setting Goals, Objectives, & Limitations >> Patient and Family Dynamics when Seeking Orthodontic Services >> Timing the Start of Orthodontic Treatment >> The Initial Clinical Exam & Live First Consultations >> Set Up Your Practice to…

Seminar 1 Clinical Evaluation, Records, & First Consultation >> Case Classification of 10 Cases of All Ages >> Generating and Computer Processing Orthodontic Records >> Setting Goals, Objectives, & Limitations >> Patient and Family Dynamics when Seeking Orthodontic Services >> Timing the Start of Orthodontic Treatment >> The Initial Clinical Exam & Live First Consultations >> Set Up Your Practice to be Efficient and Profitable