End of year education day with speakers and working lunch 12:15 - 5:30 pm
- Evaluate common clinical challenges associated with the ageing dentition, including endodontic, periodontal, peri-implant, orthodontic and restorative considerations. - Recognise how age-related medical and maxillofacial factors may influence diagnosis, treatment planning and long-term patient care. - Explore contemporary approaches to managing treatment failure and maintaining function, comfort and longevity in older patients.
Dr Andrea Shepperson graduated from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand in 1984. She has more than 30 years of experience as a general dentist with a special interest in cosmetic and advanced restorative dentistry, implants in the smile zone and dental erosion. She treats patients from around New Zealand.
Dr Hani Naoum is a specialist endodontist who completed his Master of Dental Surgery in Endodontics at the University of Otago and established his specialist practice in Auckland in 2004. He has lectured nationally and internationally, published widely in scientific journals, and has held leadership roles within the New Zealand Society of Endodontics, with clinical interests in root canal biomechanics, dental trauma, and tooth resorption.
Dr Stella Lee is a specialist periodontist who graduated with Honours from the University of Melbourne and completed specialist training in Periodontics, receiving the Straumann Group Award for highest academic achievement. She is an experienced educator and researcher, currently teaching at the Melbourne Dental School, with international presentations at IADR, and is registered with AHPRA and the Dental Council of New Zealand.
Mr Ryan Smit is a New Zealand-trained Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He grew up in Christchurch before moving to Dunedin to study dentistry at the University of Otago (UoO), and then medicine at UoO Wellington. During his early medial training he gained broad experience, working in numerous specialties including General Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Ear, Nose and Throat surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery throughout Waikato Hospital and Hawkes Bay Hospital.
Dr Donna Lim completed her undergraduate dental training at Otago University in 1996. She spent 6 years in general dental and hospital practice in Auckland, London and Melbourne before entering the University of Melbourne Doctor of Clinical Dentistry Specialist Orthodontics training programme in 2003. After completing the 3 year training programme in 2005, Donna practiced in London, United Kingdom for three and a half years in private specialist practice.
