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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. Module One Introduction Biological Principles Restorative Case Assessment Restorative principles Surgical Case Assessment Radiological Assessment SAC Classification Treatment Planning and Case Selection Allocation of mentors Treatment planning of cases from Module 1 for discussion at start of Module 2 Module 2 Treatment Planning and Case Selection Basic surgical principles Hands-on bench exercise involving placement of implants into mounted plastic jaws Treatment planning of own cases with mentor between Modules 2 and 3. A presentation will be available to show participants what they need to prepare for Module 3. Module 3 Case Presentations. This module is mandatory. Participants cannot move onto the next module unless this module is completed. Each participant will present three cases that have been selected from their practices. These cases will fulfil the SAC classification for simple surgical cases. Each case presentation will be approximately 15 minutes in duration Each participant will present their first case in turn until all eight participants have presented. This will follow with the presentation of participant’s second case in turn, followed by the third case. From these cases, each participant in conjunction with the convenor and mentor, will select two cases for surgical treatment. Module 4 Implant placement by participants at Melbourne Dental Clinic under mentor supervision. Participants to bring in their own pre-selected patient. Participants will be responsible for arranging to have their patients attend MDC for surgery. Appropriate consent will need to be obtained and submitted prior to this session. Surgical trainers will complete assessment forms for each participant. Module 5 Healing and Osseointegration Survival and Success Aesthetic Outcomes Afternoon hands-on session. Participant and dental assistant training in surgical set up and cross-infection control. Participants to bring in their dental nurses to this session. Module 6 Placement of implants by participants with their own dental nurse present. This session is supervised by mentor. Module 7 Formative Feedback Final case presentations. Each participant will present their treated cases, including the initial assessment, treatment plan, surgical management and subsequent restorative treatment. Course summary and conclusion 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. Module 1: Thursday 2 and Friday 3 August 2018 Module 2: Thursday 20 and Friday 21 September 2018 Module 3: Friday 2 November 2018 Module 4: Friday 7 December 2018 Module 5: Friday 18 January 2019 Module 6: Friday 15 February 2019 Module 7: Friday 24 May 2019 An intensive course in the theory and practice of surgical implant treatment, using the following educational formats: Lectures/Seminars, hands-on exercises using surgical training kits, live surgical placement of implants, placement of implants in two patients by the participant. 8 participants only. Further event information

The modules of this program aim to cover all theoretical and clinical aspects of nonsurgical and surgical endodontics from basic to advanced concepts. Registrants will also learn recent advances in the management and identification of non-odontogenic and neuralgic pain, and be taught methods of pain, behavior and anxiety control for difficult patients. Extracted teeth and nonsurgical and surgical models…

The modules of this program aim to cover all theoretical and clinical aspects of nonsurgical and surgical endodontics from basic to advanced concepts. Registrants will also learn recent advances in the management and identification of non-odontogenic and neuralgic pain, and be taught methods of pain, behavior and anxiety control for difficult patients. Extracted teeth and nonsurgical and surgical models will be used by participants to practice endodontic nonsurgical and surgical techniques, and lecture materials and videos will be presented to guide participants through the procedures. A number of live patient demonstrations in endodontic management of the open apex, location of the MB2 canal, post removal, endodontic retreatment, and crown preparation of the compromised tooth will also be covered. Intravenous sedation will also be carried out for some of these live patient demonstrations. Operating microscopes will be available for all hands-on exercises. Participation is designed to broaden clinician’s scope of practice and achieve a more advanced knowledge and abilities in endodontics. Topics include Diagnosis, pre-op assessment and multidisciplinary treatment planning Modern concepts in endodontic access design and location of calcified and MB2 canals Use of Cone Beam CT technology in endodontics Current concepts in chemo-mechanical disinfection and obturation with a focus on hybrid warm vertical compaction Principles of contemporary endodontic retreatment Fractured instrument removal Management of the open apex Update on dental trauma management Principles of contemporary endodontic microsurgery Principles of crown lengthening Complications and risk management in Endodontics Management of endodontic misadventures Non-odontogenic Pain and it’s identification and management IV sedation and pain control Live patient demonstrations in management of the open apex, endodontic surgery, retreatment and crown preparation of a compromised tooth Learning Objectives Understand how to use the operating microscope Understand how to treatment plan the endodontic case Understand how to assess CBCT scans Understand how to manage complex endodontic cases Understand how to manage dental trauma Understand the principles of endodontic retreatment Understand the principles of endodontic microsurgery Understand risk assessment and how to manage complications in endodontics Understand crown lengthening and how to restore a compromised tooth Understand the different materials used in nonsurgical and surgical endodontics and the indications for these materials Appreciate the complexity of pain control in endodontics Understand the difficulties in identifying non-odontogenic pain Other Information The course will run over 4 modules, each module being two full days. Day 1 will consist of lectures, video demonstrations and web based learning. Day 2 will consist of hands-on training, which will also include some live demonstrations. Module 1: Friday, 23 November - Saturday, 24 November 2018 Module 2: Friday, 1 March - Saturday, 2 March 2019 Module 3: Friday, 21 June - Saturday, 22 June 2019 Module 4: Friday, 23 August - Saturday, 24 August 2019 Please review dates carefully for this program as all four sessions are mandatory for registration. CPD's cancellation policy applies to the full course fee and transfers to future sessions are not permitted. Further event information

Oral Medicine On-line Web Lectures 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…

Oral Medicine On-line Web Lectures 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 2019). 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

The general dental practitioner is often required to diagnose, restore and maintain a tooth or teeth that have been cracked, This one-day multidisciplinary lecture will discuss the diagnosis and management of this often complex clinical situation as well as outcomes that can be expected and how to best to inform patients. The lecture will be a case based discussion delivering information relevant to…

The general dental practitioner is often required to diagnose, restore and maintain a tooth or teeth that have been cracked, This one-day multidisciplinary lecture will discuss the diagnosis and management of this often complex clinical situation as well as outcomes that can be expected and how to best to inform patients. The lecture will be a case based discussion delivering information relevant to treatment planning and restoration of these teeth that is immediately translatable to a general dental clinical setting. Topics include Etiology and types of cracks Diagnosis: History taking Clinical signs and symptoms of cracks Clinical Examination Radiographic examination and findings including 3D imaging Use of illumination and magnification Endodontic considerations The response of the pulp to cracks Bacterial ingress and crack propagation Minimal access and conservation of tooth structure Restorative considerations Modern restorative philosophies for restoring cracked teeth Restorative techniques and trouble shooting. Prognosis/Outcomes Learning Objectives Become confident in the diagnosis of cracks Pain management and symptomatic relief Restorative plans for cracked teeth When is endodontic treatment required. What outcomes can be expected and what to tell your patient. Further event information

This year we commence a new journey with our multidisciplinary study club aimed at advanced learning of all disciplines of dentistry. For our next study club we welcome new members, Patrick Wong, Prosthodontist and Austin Kang, Orthodontist, who will introduce themselves and give a short talk. Come and enjoy a time of learning and professional development together with some great food and wine. My…

This year we commence a new journey with our multidisciplinary study club aimed at advanced learning of all disciplines of dentistry. For our next study club we welcome new members, Patrick Wong, Prosthodontist and Austin Kang, Orthodontist, who will introduce themselves and give a short talk. Come and enjoy a time of learning and professional development together with some great food and wine. My talk will be as follows: Topic: Risk vs Benefit of periodontal patients receiving orthodontic treatment Grafting post orthodontic patients Guided Tissue Regeneration for the orthodontic patient Flap surgery in an advanced periodontitis case receiving orthodontic treatment Goal: To understand when orthodontics is and is not possible in the periodontal patient How to assess the periodontal disease risk in the pre-orthodontic assessment How to evaluate if guided tissue regeneration and soft tissue grafting can be done Dr Patrick (Peng Sim) Wong BDS DClinDent (Otago) Specialist Prosthodontist Topic: Gaining space for a few teeth – the Dahl approach Dr Austin Kang Specialist Orthodontist DClinDent (Orthodontics), BDS, MHealSci, BSci, PGDipSci Dente uno vel Duobus? Topic: Orthodontic considerations in the management of avulsed mandibular central incisors. Further event information

In this 2 hour workshop our Technical Specialist Patricio Arroyo and others from our digital team will cover two key topics :  IOS (intraoral scanners) should I get one?  Ivoclar Vivadent indirect restorative materials options As part of the workshop, each attendee will have 30 minutes of hands on focus in Scanning and 3 Shape applications. The presentation will cover two brands of scanners—the…

In this 2 hour workshop our Technical Specialist Patricio Arroyo and others from our digital team will cover two key topics :  IOS (intraoral scanners) should I get one?  Ivoclar Vivadent indirect restorative materials options As part of the workshop, each attendee will have 30 minutes of hands on focus in Scanning and 3 Shape applications. The presentation will cover two brands of scanners—the TRIOS and Carestream.

Presentation prior to Branch Meeting. Will cover topics such as childhood caries, GA and sedation management, hypomineralisation, medical complexity and congenital conditions.

Presentation prior to Branch Meeting. Will cover topics such as childhood caries, GA and sedation management, hypomineralisation, medical complexity and congenital conditions.

DAY ONE Course Introduction: The pink and white aesthetic balance philosophy Basic concepts for digital planning on KeyNote Hands-On: Digital Planning: "thinking pink" based on the workflow of full maxila CLP and full maxila gingival recession coverage Immediate Implants Immediate Temporization: Physiology of periodontal/peri-implant tissues - Long term issues When to opt for two surgical times in…

DAY ONE Course Introduction: The pink and white aesthetic balance philosophy Basic concepts for digital planning on KeyNote Hands-On: Digital Planning: "thinking pink" based on the workflow of full maxila CLP and full maxila gingival recession coverage Immediate Implants Immediate Temporization: Physiology of periodontal/peri-implant tissues - Long term issues When to opt for two surgical times in aesthetic areas and two times temporary design Implant selection and 3D positioning Provisionalisation, concepts and design Soft tissue grafting technique for fresh sockets Working variables to recover papilla DAY TWO Dentoalveolar Reconstruction on edentulous site and on aesthetically compromised dental implant areas: Hard tissue approach/grafting Flap Design Tunneling Connective Palatal Flap Harvesting muco gingival grafts Grafting colour compromised implant area Temporisation design for graft resolution on gingival recession dental implant areas ​ Hands-On Management of mucogingival tissues and sutures Temporisation design for graft resolution on givgival recession Dental Implant areas DAY THREE ​ Workflow for partial and full arch immediate cases: Cases presentation discussion Surgical Execution Handling of the anatomical temporary for tissue conditioning Impression Execution Excel Laboratory communication Gingival impression Index Gingival Conditioning Cast ​ Hands-On: Gingival Impression Index "How to perfect lab transfer the anatomy of conditioned tissue to cast" Gingival Conditioning Cast: "How to predictable change the soft tissue contour, shape ovate pontic and emergence profile on partial and full arch" Further event information

Take the responsibility to make a positive difference in your dental practice. Regardless of your role, there are many challenges when it comes to leading a dental practice or multiple practices even – yet, your leadership skills are the most critical skills required that will help influence the direction of your practice. Through great leadership, a dental practice can have an aligned team that…

Take the responsibility to make a positive difference in your dental practice. Regardless of your role, there are many challenges when it comes to leading a dental practice or multiple practices even – yet, your leadership skills are the most critical skills required that will help influence the direction of your practice. Through great leadership, a dental practice can have an aligned team that are focused on delivering the best possible care to all patients, with the leader being crystal clear on what is expected of the team, a caring team that looks out for one another, and that is motivated to strive for excellence every day. However, this ideal state doesn’t just happen by itself. Instead, it needs to be created from top down. Discover the essential leadership skills you need to lead and empower your team to achieve your practice’s goals. This 2-day workshop will help give you various skills to add to your leadership toolkit in your dental practice. The difference between leadership and management. Is a good manager automatically a good leader? When do you lead and when you manage? Do you spend more time leading or managing? Learn when to manage and when to lead as both are needed are to run a successful Dental Practice What type of a leader are you? Recognise where your leadership strengths lie and gain awareness for improvement. Creating a Purpose Driven Culture Learn how to motivate and inspire your team members to be committed to your practice goals and vision. Effective communication and innovation Effective communication is critical for leadership success and is the key component in creating an effective team. Discover how to use various leadership tools in order to foster an innovative culture that inspires continual growth. The art of feedback Understand why feedback is so important and how you can create an environment of continuous improvement through both constructive and positive feedback. Delegation Develop and grow your team through empowerment and ownership of their tasks/roles. Handling difficult situations Learn how to have tough conversations with team members rather than avoiding them. Leading and managing change Change can be painful and sometimes met with resistance. Learn how to influence your team through the change process. Remember, leaders are made – not born. This workshop is suitable for any person who is charged with managing and leading a dental team and are wanting to further their leadership competencies, with a focus on motivating and engaging their members to work towards practice goals. Further event information

Over the patient’s lifetime their dentition is subject to a range of destructive forces which may decrease the longevity of individual teeth and ultimately the entire dentition. Caries, tooth wear, cracks, fractures, and previous restorative treatments can all result in severely compromised teeth with limited, and often weakened, remaining tooth structure. While complex restorative options involving…

Over the patient’s lifetime their dentition is subject to a range of destructive forces which may decrease the longevity of individual teeth and ultimately the entire dentition. Caries, tooth wear, cracks, fractures, and previous restorative treatments can all result in severely compromised teeth with limited, and often weakened, remaining tooth structure. While complex restorative options involving fixed prosthodontics will provide suitable solutions in many cases, they may in some circumstances further weaken the tooth by removing sound tooth structure. There are situations when more conservative and less costly alternatives need to be considered for patients. ​This lecture and hands-on workshop will look at a range of clinical situations involving weakened and functionally fatigued teeth and discuss the conservative restorative management of these teeth to preserve the remaining tooth structure and maintain the patient’s dentition. Topics include Restoration of the large posterior restoration Interproximal contacts and functional anatomical form Open and closed sandwich restorations Management options for cracked cusps/teeth Cusp and tooth reinforcement techniques Internal and external tooth bracing Fibre reinforced restorations Direct and semi-direct restorative options Prevention of catastrophic failure Conservative restoration as a precursor to complex restoration Further event information