NZDA Courses

The replacement of posterior Class II amalgams has become the bread and butter of the modern dental practice. With the advent of modern bonding adhesives as well as bulk fill materials, do we have clear guidelines on what to use, how to use it and when? Is there a compromise to speed? In this day and age, patients are…

Every dentist needs to know how to perform orthograde root canal treatment. In this hands-on course the focus will be on practicing preparation on both plastic blocks and extracted teeth using the latest nickel titanium motor driven preparation system and the latest motors. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to…

"I just want it to look natural" is a common phrase that we hear constantly in the dental practice while we try to ease the many fears that surround dentistry, but what does natural truly mean? To some it means a solid white, monolithic tooth, while to others it means that no one could ever tell a restoration was done. Let's…

This masterclass is tailored for dentists aiming to elevate their proficiency in dental implant placement, ensuring consistently superior results. Through modern guided implant surgery techniques and digital workflows, dentists can achieve optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients, while also streamlining…

Initially hesitant about pursuing dentistry as a career, I embarked on a journey that has spanned three decades, leading me from my humble beginnings in Wairoa to fascinating opportunities within the dental profession. Reflecting on this trajectory, I attribute much of my success to my New Zealand heritage and the renowned…

A practical framework for planning and providing dental care for our high needs adult population The New Zealand population is more diverse, growing older, living with multiple chronic illnesses and anticipating retaining their dentition for life. This creates challenges for oral health practitioners tasked with providing safe…

Dental Protection International Case Book What dentolegal cases do we see arising from practice?

Diving deeper than ever before into New Zealand’s community water fluoridation Community water fluoridation (CWF) is a safe and effective population-level public health intervention for the prevention of tooth decay. The recent Fluoridation of Drinking Water Amendment Act 2021 means there is now an opportunity to ensure a…

This lecture will focus on efficient and consistent steps to enhance your chairside restorations starting from prep techniques to contouring and staining and glazing. The goal is for you to gain step-by-step instructions that you can implement in your own office increasing not only the patient experience but your love for what…