Dentevents

20 Aug 2008, CRAWLEY: IMPLANT PLACEMENT IN THE POSTERIOR MAXILLA + EVIDENCE- BASED EVALUATION OF RISKS IN RECONSTRUCTIVE DENTISTRY

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

IMPLANT PLACEMENT IN THE POSTERIOR MAXILLA:
Planning for implant placement in the posterior maxilla is challenging. This presentation will provide a structured and evidence- based approach to decision making in terms of preoperative site assessment, limitations of various surgical techniques, use of grafting materials and management of complications. The dilemmas of when to use short implants in conjunction with a crestal augmentation approach and when to use a lateral sinus augmentation technique will be addressed.

EVIDENCE- BASED EVALUATION OF RISKS IN RE CONSTRUCTIVE DENTISTRY:
In this seminar Dr Pjetursson will present the results of a series of systematic reviews he has published evaluating 5 and 10 year clinical outcomes of various prosthetic reconstructions including conventional tooth supported, cantilever tooth supported, implant supported and combined tooth and implant supported reconstructions. Dr Pjetursson will address the question as to whether it is possible to practice evidence- based treatment planning in prosthetic dentistry.

22 Aug 2008, Melbourne: Dentistry 08: people, community & self

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

ADAVB�s Convention - Dentistry 08: Patients, Community and Self � presents a clinically focussed and diverse program.

Featuring international and Australian speakers, this program will have a strong clinical element, covering the dental care of people from early childhood through to old age along with a philanthropic thread. The program will also alert dentists of the possible problems they may encounter in their-day-to-day work and equip them with the necessary tools and tips to stay out of trouble.

The international and local speakers include Dr Ailbhe McDonald (UK), Ms Rujuta Bhide, Rev Tim Costello, Dr Mark Evans, Dr Mithran Goonewardene, Dr David Manton, Dr Jamie Roberston, Mr Nick Rutherford, Dr Fred Widdop, Dr Richard Widmer, Dr Philip Wong and Dr Simon Wylie.

Alongside Dentistry 08 will be the Australian Dental Industry Association�s exhibition. The annual ADAVB Dental Assistants� Convention will also be held on 23 August.

Look out for full program details and registration forms, which will be available in April 2008.

For Trade Opportunities please contact Duncan Campbell (Executive Officer) Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) on 02 9319 5631 or email duncan.campbell@adia.org.au

23 Aug 2008, Perth: Create Your Dream Practice

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

2008 = 366 days. Spend just one of these setting your practice up for success!

Gain control of your practice
Increase profits
Decrease stress
Become a better leader
Recession proof you practice
Work less

At this one day course you will have an opportunity to leverage off 15 years of experience in helping hundreds of dentists create their dream practices.

Our experts will take you through:

methods to increase acceptance of the treatment modalities you want to do,
setup of an ideal day everyday,
what three key performance indicators to measure that no one else is measuring and why they are so important,
a smart bonus system that will work for you and your team,
where dentists make mistakes in their new patient exam,
how to rapidly build trust with your patients,
the importance of your EQ,
the big issue that is going to change everything in dentistry, and
the corporates, how they work and what to worry about.

This course is suitable for dentists who want to take control of their practice and practice managers and hygienists who want a better understanding of systems and skills to run a successful practice.

25 Aug 2008, Double Bay: PrimeSpeak 1

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

The fool proof way to get patients to want optimum treatment without any sales pressure

- Counter intuitive system

- Paradigm shift

- Learn advanced communication skills

- Minimise pressure in the practice

- Increase profits

- Book optimum treatment

A common frustration facing the dental practitioner today is how to attract more patients that take advantage of the treatment being offered. Much of case acceptance courses deal with self evident materials to the seasoned practitioner.

The PrimeSpeak 3 day seminar teaches practitioners how to prime the patient�s beliefs before any treatment solutions are discussed. You will learn how to activate the psychological triggers that cause patients to chose optimum treatment, refer their friends and become a loyal patient.

This counter-intuitive system is totally unlike any other and is perfect in situations where the dentists perceives that the patient requires much more than the patient expects. You will learn how to shape the patients wants, leading them to ask you for optimum treatment. You will never feel like you are selling. You cannot get rejected.

PrimeSpeak is a two part series. PrimeSpeak 1 will teach you the principles about how to get patients to want optimum treatment without any sales pressure and PrimeSpeak 2 will provide skills practice.

This course is relevant for Dentists, Hygienists and any other team members who are involved with communicating with patients.

For further information and testimonials please visit our website.

26 Aug 2008, Sydney: 6 Ways Dentists Can Improve Practice Profitability

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Come and learn the secrets to successfully running your practice:

� with vastly reduced administration

� with clinical and patient information at your fingertips

� with complete integration of digital radiography and photography

� with clear identification of what is making your practice grow

� with all written correspondence automatically filed in your computer and not filling up cabinets

� with reports that pinpoint the key performance factors

26 Aug 2008, Canberra: Rotary Endodontics Hands on Seminar

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The objective of the seminar is to gain a thorough understanding of the clinical application of Rotary Endodontic technology through scientific and practical perspectives of the Maillefer ProTaper Universal Filing System.

27 Aug 2008, PERTH: 6 Ways Dentists Can Improve Practice Profitability

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Come and learn the secrets to successfully running your practice:

� with vastly reduced administration

� with clinical and patient information at your fingertips

� with complete integration of digital radiography and photography

� with clear identification of what is making your practice grow

� with all written correspondence automatically filed in your computer and not filling up cabinets

� with reports that pinpoint the key performance factors

27 Aug 2008, Wollongong: 6 Ways Dentists Can Improve Practice Profitability

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Come and learn the secrets to successfully running your practice:

� with vastly reduced administration

� with clinical and patient information at your fingertips

� with complete integration of digital radiography and photography

� with clear identification of what is making your practice grow

� with all written correspondence automatically filed in your computer and not filling up cabinets

� with reports that pinpoint the key performance factors

29 Aug 2008, Christchurch: Focus On Endodontics - Afternoon Hands-On Workshop

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Afternoon Hands-on Workshop
The workshop is to gain a thorough understanding of the clinical application of Rotary Endodontic technology through scientific and practical perspectives of the Maillefer ProTaper Universal Filing System. Participants must bring mature teeth with access cavities prepared, and loupes if used. All other materials and plastic training blocks are provided.

29 Aug 2008, Christchurch: Focus On Endodontics - Morning Seminar

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

The morning seminar will cover clinical decision making in the management of persistent pulpal and periapical disease following conventional endodontic treatment. Indications and contraindications for retreatment - both non-surgical and surgical - will be considered.

29 Aug 2008, Wellington: Full Mouth Rehabilitation, A Clinical Pathway

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Achieving a favorable esthetic and functional prosthetic outcome requires steady progression through an intricate sequence of clinical steps. This presentation provides the clinician with a systematic approach to oral rehabilitation. It provides decisionmaking guidelines and protocols that will help the clinician to achieve excellent and functional result. It also addresses the technical and esthetic aspects of dental laboratory techniques, including diagnostic wax-up, communication between patient, clinician and technician.

The first part of this presentation centers on the process of diagnosis which demands equal consideration of patients' systemic, psychologic and functional needs as well as knowledge of the other disciplines of dentistry.

The second part describes how this approach applies to patients in various states of edentulism, using fixed prosthesis, hybrid prosthesis and implant supported prosthesis. The presentation will discuss a variety of clinical situations and will outline treatment alternatives,detect possible complications, and evaluate existing data to allow possible treatment outcome assessment.

Some of the topics to be covered:

Preventing failures: Proper screening and proper referral

� Identification of chief complaint

� Communication skills

� Diagnosis

Treatment planning and treatment options

� Multidisciplinary approach

� Decision making

Therapeutic phases: A protocol for each phase

� Various states of edentulism: case studies

� Step-by-step

29 Aug 2008, Wellington: The Nickel Titanium Revolution - Search for Excellence 2008

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Concepts associated with Endodontic instrumentation
Describing the crown down technique and its benefits
Discussing the instruments and equipment required during treatment
The importance of Endodontic diagnosis and case planning
How to integrate these concepts and instruments into your practice. The lecturers will describe the techniques they use in their personal practise of Endodontics including the use of FlexMaster and Mtwo
How the apex locator can benefit Endodontic treatment.
The status of current Endodontic obturation techniques

29 Aug 2008, Chatswood: Level 2 Extended Program: Prosthetic Implant Treatment � Partial & Fully Edentulous Jaws & Procera®

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This program builds on Level 1 Implant Prosthetics on single teeth to cover restoring partial and fully edentulous jaws. Every step and procedure will be reviewed from consultation to diagnostic work-up, prosthetic planning, surgical guide fabrication, provisionalisation, as well as the definitive restorative phase for all indications.

Level 2 Program Content

Case assessment and selection
Surgical management
Prosthetic options for partial and fully edentulous jaws
Latest innovations in Procera® products for teeth and implants
NobelGuide� concept � introduction to the 3D treatment planning software
Provisionalisation
Procera® Implant Bridge Titanium and Zirconia
Introduction to All-on-4
Solutions for creating temporary chairside restorations for single and multiple units
Hands-on prosthetic training with actual components and anatomical models

30 Aug 2008, Double Bay: Create Your Dream Practice

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

2008 = 366 days. Spend just one of these setting your practice up for success!

Gain control of your practice
Increase profits
Decrease stress
Become a better leader
Recession proof you practice
Work less

At this one day course you will have an opportunity to leverage off 15 years of experience in helping hundreds of dentists create their dream practices.

Our experts will take you through:

methods to increase acceptance of the treatment modalities you want to do,
setup of an ideal day everyday,
what three key performance indicators to measure that no one else is measuring and why they are so important,
a smart bonus system that will work for you and your team,
where dentists make mistakes in their new patient exam,
how to rapidly build trust with your patients,
the importance of your EQ,
the big issue that is going to change everything in dentistry, and
the corporates, how they work and what to worry about.

30 Aug 2008, Auckland: Full Mouth Rehabilitation, A Clinical Pathway

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Some of the topics to be covered:

Preventing failures: Proper screening and proper referral

� Identification of chief complaint

� Communication skills

� Diagnosis

Treatment planning and treatment options

� Multidisciplinary approach

� Decision making

Therapeutic phases: A protocol for each phase

� Various states of edentulism: case studies

� Step-by-step

02 Sep 2008, ADELAIDE: 6 Ways Dentists Can Improve Practice Profitability

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Come and learn the secrets to successfully running your practice:

� with vastly reduced administration

� with clinical and patient information at your fingertips

� with complete integration of digital radiography and photography

� with clear identification of what is making your practice grow

� with all written correspondence automatically filed in your computer and not filling up cabinets

� with reports that pinpoint the key performance factors

02 Sep 2008, Newcastle: 6 Ways Dentists Can Improve Practice Profitability

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Come and learn the secrets to successfully running your practice:

� with vastly reduced administration

� with clinical and patient information at your fingertips

� with complete integration of digital radiography and photography

� with clear identification of what is making your practice grow

� with all written correspondence automatically filed in your computer and not filling up cabinets

� with reports that pinpoint the key performance factors

03 Sep 2008, ADELAIDE: Advanced hygiene performance

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Empower your hygienist to maximise practice potential

Maximise the value of the hygiene department
Create dentist/hygienist synergy
Align systems to best integrate a hygienist
Support the hygienist profile
Understand the importance of referrals
Understand the power of patient request and how to get more of them

This one day course will help you to establish systems and procedures in order to maximise your dental hygiene department potential. We incorporate all the latest systems and skills necessary for running your hygiene department efficiently.

You will learn:

Systems

to ensure patients request to see the hygienist
to maximise the value of the periodic hygiene visit check
to calculate the number of hygiene days
to align the dentist and hygienist philosophies
to introduce a new hygienist into the practice

Procedures

to increase patient participation in the active maintenance program
to minimise cancellations
to syncronise the dentist/hygienist schedule

Communication skills

to motivate patients to return regularly
to ensure the entire team can support the hygienist and raise their profile in the patients eyes
to endure that the hygienist reinforces the dentists treatment plans without pressure

This course is suitable for the hygienist and for dentists who have hygienists or are considering employing hygienists.

For further information and testimonials please visit our website.

03 Sep 2008, Port Melbourne: DILEMMAS, DIFFICULTIES AND DISASTERS + THE FATE OF THE FACIAL SOCKET WALL: FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC COMPLICATIONS

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

DILEMMAS, DIFFICULTIES AND DISASTERS

We frequently hear about the successful placement of dental implants and how their restoration is easy. If this is the case why are there so many presentations on the pitfalls of implant dentistry? This seminar will outline some of the complications which may arise and how to avoid them. The decision to place dental implants and the option of retaining teeth will be discussed. Success rates of both treatment modalities will be outlined. This presentation will provide the opportunity to learn by the mistakes of others and avoid the difficulties and disasters within your daily practice.

THE FATE OF THE FACIAL SOCKET WALL: FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC IMPLICATIONS

Following tooth extraction a series of physiologic remodelling events take place. The sequence of events will be outlined during this seminar and the implications this has for implant placement and long term functional and aesthetic outcomes will be discussed. Prevention of facial bone remodelling will be investigated and bone augmentation techniques will be addressed.

04 Sep 2008, Perth: Achieving High Esthetics through Communication

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This presentation will show you the possibilities of using technical devices like digital cameras, digital shade measuring systems, 3D shade taking techniques with the new linear shade guide and the various materials used in a dental laboratory in creating high aesthetics and long lasting restorations.

With today's possibilities it is essential that the professional user has the knowledge how to combine digital technology with modern materials.

Dr. Andres Baltzer and Vanik Kaufmann-Jinoian who are part time teachers "new technologies" at the master dental technician school in Switzerland have been instrumental in the development of communicating techniques, and will give in depth information.

Questions that will be covered

Is it feasible, economical, affordable and usable for most dentists and dental laboratories to communicate?
What are the benefits
What type of materials to use?

This course has been specifically designed to benefit both Dentists and Laboratory Technicians

05 Sep 2008, Ballina: Rotary Endodontics Hands on Seminar

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The objective of the seminar is to gain a thorough understanding of the clinical application of Rotary Endodontic technology through scientific and practical perspectives of both the Maillefer ProTaper Universal Filing and Maillefer Thermafil Obturation Systems.

05 Sep 2008, South Melbourne: Advanced Tissue Management and Implant Procedures Program: Specimen Workshop

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Limited Places

This program is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of bone and soft tissue harvesting and augmentation procedures relating to implant dentistry. A thorough overview of current clinical and scientific trends, diagnosis and treatment planning considerations, along with anatomical factors and anomalies will be presented.

This program will consist of lectures, workshops, technique exercises on cadavers/pig jaws, videos/live surgery and case presentations.

Program Content

Clinical aspects of advanced implant reconstruction
Treatment planning (including NobelGuide�) and execution � coorinating surgical and prosthetic stages
Radiographic assessment
Extraction � site management
NobelActive� implant system
Immediate vs. delayed implant placement
Flap design � primary closure techniques
Tissue (hard and soft) preservation, reconstruction techniques and parameters
Simultaneous implant placement and guided bone regeneration
Management of anatomic factors and anomalies
Preserving ideal gingival contours and the interdental papilla
Functional provisionalisation techniques
Esthetic crown lengthening for restorative dentists

Hands-on Laboratory

Participants will practice split and full thickness incisions, atraumatic flap elevation and implant osteotomy preparation on pig jaws or cadavers. Implant placement in deficient ridges, bond graft harvesting, membrane management, fixation, connective tissue graft, periosteal release and tension free closure of flap margins will be demonstrated.

05 Sep 2008, Perth: The Simple Truth

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Clinical standards are utmost. Cutting crowns all day is not for everyone. Is there a third way ? Good ethical dentistry in a practice that runs like a Business ? No matter what dentistry you do ? A Two Day Programme on Practice Systems and Practice Management for the Whole Team - Dentists employed Dentists, Hygienists, Receptionists Practice Managers and Clinical assistants.

06 Sep 2008, Melbourne: Create Your Dream Practice

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

2008 = 366 days. Spend just one of these setting your practice up for success!

Gain control of your practice
Increase profits
Decrease stress
Become a better leader
Recession proof you practice
Work less

At this one day course you will have an opportunity to leverage off 15 years of experience in helping hundreds of dentists create their dream practices.

Our experts will take you through:

methods to increase acceptance of the treatment modalities you want to do,
setup of an ideal day everyday,
what three key performance indicators to measure that no one else is measuring and why they are so important,
a smart bonus system that will work for you and your team,
where dentists make mistakes in their new patient exam,
how to rapidly build trust with your patients,
the importance of your EQ,
the big issue that is going to change everything in dentistry, and
the corporates, how they work and what to worry about.

06 Sep 2008, Launceston: Imtec Mini Dental Implant Introductory Workshop

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

An introductory Workshop where dentists will learn patient selection, bone physiology, bone measurement, indications, contra indications and surgical protocol for placing Mini Dental Implants

The prosthetic protocol for denture stabilisation will be covered and dentists will learn how to place Mini Dental Implants for single and multiple tooth restorations using the patented Fabricated Implant Restoration Surgical Technique.

A hands on session is included where dentists will place implants.

06 Sep 2008, Chatswood: NobelActive� Surgical Training Program

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This program is designed to expand your surgical treatment capabilities to include NobelActive� Internal and External Implant Systems.

Program Content

The biological rationale behind the NobelActive� Internal and External Implant Systems
The unique design and the specific advantages of the NobelActive� Implant System
Implant placement following extraction
Immediate Function� indications and protocols
Prosthetic options and procedures
Treatment strategies from single tooth replacement to full arch restoration
An introduction to NobelGuide� and guided surgery
Component and system overview
Feel the unique favourable behaviour of the implants with a special hands-on model workshop

06 Sep 2008, Perth: Step-by-Step to a High-Performance Team

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

In this course you will learn:

- Recruitment, selection and retention: A 10 step recruitment process that is guaranteed to attract and select the right people first off and avoid costly hiring mistakes.

- Training: A proven model for training your staff that is easy to use.

- Motivation: The myths about staff motivation: what really motivates staff and what do you need to do to keep them motivated?

- Working interview: Why you must conduct a working interview and how to structure it for success.

- Leadership and management communication skills: Strategies to handle difficult situations and manage poor performance.

- Pay and reward systems: Structures for pay appraisals, how and when to give raises, and 101 different ways you can reward your staff.

- Generational differences: Key strategies for managing different generations in your dental practice.

10 Sep 2008, Glen Waverley: 6 Ways Dentists Can Improve Practice Profitability

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Come and learn the secrets to successfully running your practice:

� with vastly reduced administration

� with clinical and patient information at your fingertips

� with complete integration of digital radiography and photography

� with clear identification of what is making your practice grow

� with all written correspondence automatically filed in your computer and not filling up cabinets

� with reports that pinpoint the key performance factors

10 Sep 2008, Melbourne: Advanced hygiene performance

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Empower your hygienist to maximise practice potential

Maximise the value of the hygiene department
Create dentist/hygienist synergy
Align systems to best integrate a hygienist
Support the hygienist profile
Understand the importance of referrals
Understand the power of patient request and how to get more of them

You will learn:

Systems

to ensure patients request to see the hygienist
to maximise the value of the periodic hygiene visit check
to calculate the number of hygiene days
to align the dentist and hygienist philosophies
to introduce a new hygienist into the practice

Procedures

to increase patient participation in the active maintenance program
to minimise cancellations
to syncronise the dentist/hygienist schedule

Communication skills

to motivate patients to return regularly
to ensure the entire team can support the hygienist and raise their profile in the patients eyes
to endure that the hygienist reinforces the dentists treatment plans without pressure

This course is suitable for the hygienist and for dentists who have hygienists or are considering employing hygienists.

For further information and testimonials please visit our website.

11 Sep 2008, Brisbane: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DIAGNOSIS

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

The title says it all! Correct diagnosis and treatment planning is the key to success in implant dentistry. A series of cases will be presented providing the basis for discussion.

This interactive evening seminar is one not to be missed.

12 Sep 2008, Sydney: A Big Day Out for the Dental Team

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

A full day conference for all the dental team - workshops, large trade display, clinical program and main lectures.

12 Sep 2008, Brisbane: Restorative Implant Course

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This hands-on course will provide didactic and practical information designed to familiarise participants with the restorative armementarium of the Straumann® Dental Implant System.

The following aspects will be covered:

Biological principles of osseointegration
Biomechanics
Case selection and treatment planning
Restorative components and options
Maintenance and complications

12 Sep 2008, Brisbane: Training for the Effective Practice Manager

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This course is designed for:

Dentists who own a dental practice
Practice managers

· Staff who are in training to become, or aspiring to be practice managers

Managing staff, retaining and attracting patients, keeping up to with regulatory changes, handling difficult patients and controlling finances are some of the complexities in the management of a dental practice.

Successful dental practice owners and managers know that in order to best manage a dental practice they need to have the right systems, protocols and procedures in place. Ineffective systems will create unnecessary stress, burnout and inefficiencies that will impact on the performance and profitability of your dental practice.

This exclusive 2 day workshop teaches participants clear and practical solutions that are designed to allow for immediate implementation.

This workshop will teach participants about:

Financial systems and protocols: Handle financial situations effectively and avoid difficult situations from arising with successful debt management.
Conflict management: 7 strategies to handle difficult patients and personalities.
Practice image and marketing: Understand what your practice image is communicating. Learn simple steps to improving the image of your practice, and ways to attract and retain patients
Personal effectiveness: The 9 habits of highly effective managers. Learn how to manage your time, problem-solve, and action-plan for results.
The art of delegation: Learn what you should (and shouldn�t) delegate to others and how to delegate for maximum effectiveness.
Financial controls and budgeting: Monitor the essential numbers a dental practice must track and know how to understand them.
Staff management: A comprehensive system for hiring, inducting and retaining staff.
Comprehensive training guide: A foolproof system to ensure that all staff are properly trained and able to do their job really well.
Leadership and team development: How to empower staff members so that they can take on the practice as their own and work effectively as a team.

13 Sep 2008, Brisbane: Create Your Dream Practice

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

2008 = 366 days. Spend just one of these setting your practice up for success!

Gain control of your practice
Increase profits
Decrease stress
Become a better leader
Recession proof you practice
Work less

At this one day course you will have an opportunity to leverage off 15 years of experience in helping hundreds of dentists create their dream practices.

Our experts will take you through:

methods to increase acceptance of the treatment modalities you want to do,
setup of an ideal day everyday,
what three key performance indicators to measure that no one else is measuring and why they are so important,
a smart bonus system that will work for you and your team,
where dentists make mistakes in their new patient exam,
how to rapidly build trust with your patients,
the importance of your EQ,
the big issue that is going to change everything in dentistry, and
the corporates, how they work and what to worry about.

17 Sep 2008, Sydney: An Inconvenient Truth: challenges and complications in Implant Dentistry

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This one day lecture, convened by Adj A/Prof Richard Chan, will provide discussion on how to identify, manage and prevent complications in implant dentistry. Aimed at clinicians with experience in implant surgery and/or prosthodontics, the day will consist of individual presentations and stimulating panel discussions.

Is it a Complication or Maintenance? Is it Predictable and Avoidable?

Covering cementation problems, validity of platform shifting, screw loosening/fractures, and retentive failures. Long-term maintenance and repair of prostheses will be discussed, along with treatment of the edentulous maxilla and the use of pink porcelain.

Dr Brian Fitzpatrick, Prosthodontist, Brisbane

From a Surgical Perspective

This presentation will outline general patient management for implant surgery along with the setting-up of equipment. The impact of various medications on implant surgery including an update on Bisphosphonates will be discussed. Experience with zygomatic implants will be provided. The complications of neurosensory disturbance, neuropathic pain and mandibular fracture post-implant surgery will be discussed with the use of clinical cases.Implant loss in smokers will also be addressed.The management and prevention of these complications will be emphasized.

Dr Brian Whitley, Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon, New Zealand.

Immediate Implants - Immediate Problems?

Immediate implant replacement of teeth with a poor prognosis is an attractive option for patients. Clinical studies have shown this to be a predictable treatment modality. However, complications may affect the outcome of treatment - the reasons for these and how to prevent them will be discussed.

Dr David Grossberg, Periodontist, Sydney

To do or not to do that is the question... a common sense GP's perspective

This lecture will discuss the decision making process in determining whether to place and restore; or to refer for placement and then restore or refer totally.

Dr Phillip Zoldan, General Practitionwer, Sydney

Surgical challenges and complications

This presentation will discuss how to manage and prevent complications where there is loss of bone, how to assess which patients require ridge augmentation and bone grafting, management of complications with bone graft techniques, the challenge of the posterior maxilla and sinus grafting. The management of other surgical complications such as haemorrhage and infection will also be discussed.

Dr Lydia Lim, Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon, Sydney

The Fun and Games of Implants

Richard's presentation will cover some of the problems associated with the implant as well as the restoration such as implant fractures, injury to adjacent teeth and vital structures, component failures and guided implant surgery. The emphasis will be on the management and prevention of these complications.

Adj A/Prof Richard W Chan, Restricted practice, Sydney

Managing Complications Whilst Minding Your Back

Complications can lead to patient complaints. Prevention is the first step but management skills are essential successful implant practice. Training pathways; advanced surgical procedures and who should be doing them; treatment planning and patient communication failures; outcome disasters, will be discussed and illustrated with clinical examples. Trends from around the world will highlight the debate.

Dr David Sykes, Prosthodontist, Sydney

Best Practice Risk Management for the Implant Dentist

Covering specific areas of implant treatment that attract complaints or claims and suggestions to help minimise your chances of being on the receiving end.

Dr Mark Sinclair, General Dental Practice and Solicitor

Cost: $440 including GST

17 Sep 2008, Port Douglas: Hot Topics in the Tropics

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

The Symposium features some of the world�s leading clinicians and one of the best ceramists to visit Australia. For those of you who have joined us at our previous symposiums, you will remember the high quality lecture programme plus the enjoyable social activities. With our next �Hot Topics in the Tropics� in Port Douglas, the tradition continues!

Our theme - Advances in Aesthetic Dentistry - focuses on the latest materials, techniques,

trends and systems available to create optimal aesthetic restorations. These days, it is difficult to keep up with the vast variety of materials available; so this 3 day programme is designed to help broaden your treatment options and create the best aesthetic and functional restorations. We have always highlighted the symbiotic relationship between the dentist and the dental technician and approached problems and solutions from a team perspective. This is why, we also attract many auxiliary staff who benefit from learning tips and tricks for handling the latest materials.

Saturday is Workshop day. This has always been one of the highlights for the delegates and allows you to go into greater detail with the speaker and in some cases receive hands-on training.

Your registration fee not only covers the symposium but also includes a welcome cocktail party, dinner on Thursday night at one of Port Douglas� best restaurants and a Farewell Rainforest Rhapsody Dinner on Saturday night.

The Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas is Australia�s ultimate tropical conference destination with over 130 hectares of beachfront gardens right on Four Mile beach. It has an 18 hole championship golf course and 2 hectares of magnificent swimmable saltwater lagoons. A special conference hotel room rate of $294 (including full breakfast for 2) has been arranged for the symposium and will be honoured for 3 days either side of the meeting dates for pre & post accommodation.

18 Sep 2008, Chatswood: Extended Implant Training Program: A Comprehensive Approach Module 2 � Surgical Treatment Planning & Implant Surgery (3 days)

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Limited Places: This program is strictly limited to 8 participants to ensure personalised training.

Pre-requisite: Please note that participants should have completed a Nobel Biocare implant Prosthetic Training Program and be familiar with the restorative aspects of Nobel Biocare Implant Systems.

This module will commence with patient evaluation and end with post-operative management, thoroughly investigating each step along the way. Throughout this module prosthetic principles will be integrated with surgical principles providing a strategy for success.

Emphasis is on participants bringing their own patient (pre-assessed and approved by the faculty) for placement of a single tooth implant under expert supervision. Simultaneous training of auxiliary staff will be provided, ensuring immediate implementation of treatment methods within the clinic.

Program Content

Implant pharmacology
Bone physiology, quality and quantity
Posterior maxilla treatment considerations
Biomaterials in implant dentistry
Emergence profile and the single tooth implant
Anatomical basis for implant selection and positioning
Implant surgery protocols
Immediate Function�
Guided surgery
Transmucosal or submerged healing: factors for decision making
Post-operative patient management
Follow-up and implant maintenance
Managing complications
Graftless solutions

Hands-on

Participants treat own patient under supervision

19 Sep 2008, South Melbourne: NobelActive� Surgical Training Program

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This program is designed to expand your surgical treatment capabilities to include NobelActive� Internal and External Implant Systems.

Program Content

The biological rationale behind the NobelActive� Internal and External Implant Systems
The unique design and the specific advantages of the NobelActive� Implant System
Implant placement following extraction
Immediate Function� indications and protocols
Prosthetic options and procedures
Treatment strategies from single tooth replacement to full arch restoration
An introduction to NobelGuide� and guided surgery
Component and system overview
Feel the unique favourable behaviour of the implants with a special hands-on model workshop

19 Sep 2008, Alexandria: PROS 203-1 IMPLANT RESTORATIONS IN THE AESTHETIC ZONE

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This is an advanced course dealing with the biological and prosthetic aspects of dental implant replacement of teeth in the aesthetic zone. Through a series of lectures and hands- on exercises participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to manage these challenging cases using the Straumann® Denatal Implant System.

Course Prerequisites: Experience in restorative implant dentistry.

19 Sep 2008, Adelaide: Rotary Endodontics Hands on Seminar

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

19 Sep 2008, Chirnside Park: Veneers In The Vines Hands-on Program

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

In this unique two-day, intensive program, you will learn all about porcelain veneers from the team approach. Hear first hand from the clinician and ceramist on the theory and art of porcelain veneers, and what can really "make or break" your case. Then you will be able to participate in a hands-on workshop where you will prepare a veneer, make a provisional restoration, and then practise the art of cementation.

20 Sep 2008, Christchurch: Motivated for success for your patients and practice

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

The presentation will review the caries process as a disease model and consider new patient management strategies, simple caries risk assessment and effective methods to measure treatment outcomes.

Caries, a disease model approach:

New simple diagnostic techniques.
An effective patient management model.
New preventative options that patient love.
Follow up strategies; it�s all about the patient.

Caries risk assessment:

Which patients require an assessment and why?
Quick and effective techniques.

Staff utilizations to maximize production:

Empower staff for greater job satisfaction.
A new rewarding revenue stream.

Successfully implementing change in an established practice:

It�s all about the patient.
Take the time to explain why.
People want the best but first they need to understand.
Take the lead and offer a point of difference.