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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

Online legal training for NZ health practitioners. As an online platform, Clarify is available 24/7 so that you can learn when it suits you best. This module on the law and informed consent takes you through the key principles of consent, and helps you put these principles into practice and reduce your risk of complaints due to misunderstandings with your patients. Upon successful completion of the…

Online legal training for NZ health practitioners. As an online platform, Clarify is available 24/7 so that you can learn when it suits you best. This module on the law and informed consent takes you through the key principles of consent, and helps you put these principles into practice and reduce your risk of complaints due to misunderstandings with your patients. Upon successful completion of the final assessment, you'll be automatically issued with a certificate of completion, which you can save as part of your record of learning. Further event information

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: At the end of the program, the participant should be able to: • Describe various allografts, xenografts, and synthetic bone graft materials. • Select the most optimal graft material and membranes to meet the patient need. • Have a working knowledge of the impact of processing methods on the matrix/consistency of regenerative materials. • Understand the placement and handling…

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: At the end of the program, the participant should be able to: • Describe various allografts, xenografts, and synthetic bone graft materials. • Select the most optimal graft material and membranes to meet the patient need. • Have a working knowledge of the impact of processing methods on the matrix/consistency of regenerative materials. • Understand the placement and handling characteristics of various grafting materials.

Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a specific type of developmental enamel defect which affects the first permanent molars and incisors more than any other type of teeth. The etiology for this condition is still unclear. The degree of enamel hypomineralization in the affected teeth can vary and the clinical problems associated with the teeth include increased susceptibility to caries, rapid…

Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a specific type of developmental enamel defect which affects the first permanent molars and incisors more than any other type of teeth. The etiology for this condition is still unclear. The degree of enamel hypomineralization in the affected teeth can vary and the clinical problems associated with the teeth include increased susceptibility to caries, rapid wear, and post-eruptive enamel breakdown. Affected teeth are extremely challenging to treat as the enamel is porous, sensitive and treating clinicians might encounter great difficulty in achieving profound anaesthesia. The presentation covers current evidences on prevalence, potential etiological factors, and management strategies of this condition.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: At the end of the program, the participant should be able to: • Describe various allografts, xenografts, and synthetic bone graft materials. • Select the most optimal graft material and membranes to meet the patient need. • Have a working knowledge of the impact of processing methods on the matrix/consistency of regenerative materials. • Understand the placement and handling…

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: At the end of the program, the participant should be able to: • Describe various allografts, xenografts, and synthetic bone graft materials. • Select the most optimal graft material and membranes to meet the patient need. • Have a working knowledge of the impact of processing methods on the matrix/consistency of regenerative materials. • Understand the placement and handling characteristics of various grafting materials.

GPDP session including presentation from HDC advocate and interactive discussion on consumer issues and complaints management.

GPDP session including presentation from HDC advocate and interactive discussion on consumer issues and complaints management.

Almost 1/3 of our lives will be spent sleeping. More and more research is beginning to unpack the relationship between good sleep and physical/mental restoration and wellbeing. Conversely, poor sleep can contribute to the adverse effects of stress, physical illness, mental dysfunction and loss of productivity. Dr Rakesh Jattan will give a basic overview of sleep science and further discuss the growing…

Almost 1/3 of our lives will be spent sleeping. More and more research is beginning to unpack the relationship between good sleep and physical/mental restoration and wellbeing. Conversely, poor sleep can contribute to the adverse effects of stress, physical illness, mental dysfunction and loss of productivity. Dr Rakesh Jattan will give a basic overview of sleep science and further discuss the growing awareness in the medical profession of a particular condition affecting the general population, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. It will also outline current literature and data from Oral and Maxillofacial surgical outcomes through orthognathc surgery. Apart from general information, this will also have special relevance to dentists and oral health professionals who are in unique positions to be able to identify and action further education, investigation and appropriate referral pathways for suspected cases. Further event information

This 1-day workshop addresses the changing and expanding role of the Practice Manager providing tools to help take some of the responsibility off the shoulders of the practice owner/dentist. Learn: Business acumen- Think like a patient, act as an owner: Quality control for the patient at every step Key Performance Indicators/ KPIs Analysing key reports to support your practice owner People Management-…

This 1-day workshop addresses the changing and expanding role of the Practice Manager providing tools to help take some of the responsibility off the shoulders of the practice owner/dentist. Learn: Business acumen- Think like a patient, act as an owner: Quality control for the patient at every step Key Performance Indicators/ KPIs Analysing key reports to support your practice owner People Management- How to gain, train and retain your team: Alleviating recruitment stresses and the importance of contracts Training and motivating your team to succeed Leadership skills to help you get the most from your team Leading the leader Customer service culture- Creating an aligned and consistent team: Creating practice standards and protocols What you need to know about marketing and patient retention Fostering a patient- focused culture in your practice Practice compliance: Staying on top of regulatory compliance WH&S and infection control procedures Creating standards Outcomes for the day: Improve practice performance and production Greater team alignment reducing inefficiency and waste Increased patient satisfaction. Reduce stress for the dentist. Further event information