PAEDODONTICS UPDATE 2016 is presented by three leaders in the field, offering an in-depth look at various key topics relevant to general dental practitioners, dental specialists and auxiliaries. Keynote presenter, A/Professor Richard Widmer from the University of Sydney and Westmead Hospital, Dr Steven Kazoullis and Dr Annetta Tsang combine to cover a diverse array of topics. This event will be held at the Pullman Hotel, Brisbane CBD, Queensland on Friday the 15th of July 2016. For further event details & registration brochure contact the Queensland Dental Group on +61 7 3839 8000 or email ce@qldentalg.com.au. 

PRESENTATION TOPICS:

The Dental/Medical Interface in Paediatric Dentistry presented by: A/Professor Richard Widmer

• Oral health and potential implications on general health
• Medical status and potential implications on oral health
• Medical status and potential implications on dental treatment
• Social and psychological aspects
• Interdisciplinary care

Clinical Paediatric Dentistry – it can be a lot of fun presented by: Professor Bernadette Drummond  

• The meet and greet and assessing the dentition
• Restorative approaches in the mixed dentition
• Restorative approaches in the permanent dentition
• Management of the adolescent patient
• Local anaesthesia

Caries risk management in the primary & early mixed dentition presented by: Dr Steven Kazoullis

• Current concepts in caries risk assessment
• Practical preventive strategies
• Strategies to improve success of your dental treatment
• Dental care in your practice and at home

Paediatric dental care for the 0-3 year old patient presented by: Dr Annetta Tsang

• A B C D of empowering parents & engaging children
• Milestone challenges: teething & feeding
• Detection & management of non-carious oral conditions
• Optimizing outcomes through integrated care