Providing optimal fixed prosthodontic treatment requires contemporary scientific knowledge regarding the factors that enhance success, coupled with an understanding of new materials and techniques. This presentation will identify the key factors that optimise mechanical, aesthetic and biologic success in fixed prosthodontics. The advantages and limitations of new materials and techniques will be discussed.

The initial management of dento-alveolar trauma will often determine the overall outcome and ultimate success of the follow-up treatment. This presentation will outline the common types of dental trauma encountered and various treatment options that can be utilised successfully to achieve the desired result whilst covering a sporting event. This will include clinical hints and suggestions to manage the athlete in the short term until a more appropriate treatment plan can be delivered.

This presentation will focus on the clinical applications of resin composite as a means of rejuvenating a smile. Numerous clinical cases will be presented and discussed with the following key learning points: • Case selection • How to select composite shades • How to shape the restorations • Finishing and polishing to improve longevity

This presentation will describe what cone beam imaging is, how it differs from conventional two dimensional x-ray imaging and what its advantages are. This technology promises to revolutionise the way we diagnose, plan and evaluate the effects of our treatment. The clinical applications of this technology will be discussed and in particular as to how it improves our diagnosis of pathology, assessment of impactions and the state of the TMJs.

Research at the Cooperative Research Centre for Oral Health Service (CRC-OHS) based at the Melbourne Dental School is directed to the early diagnosis of dental caries and chronic periodontitis and the development of chairside minimal intervention approaches to treatment and prevention. The treatments involve the development of novel antibiofilm technologies for the removal and prevention of supragingival and subgingival dental plaques, novel biomimetic technologies for the restoration of hard tissue and novel vaccination approaches to reduce inflammation and target periodontal pathogens.

Some degree of pulpal injury is usually associated with trauma to the teeth. Preservation of a healthy pulp following such injury should be the aim of the treating practitioner. However in certain situations failure to adequately manage an injured pulp may lead to severe infection or irreparable damage to the dental hard tissues. This presentation will show how to utilise clinical and radiographic evidence to accurately diagnose pulp health and disease following injury.

eviDent Dental Practice Based Research Network (DPBRN) is an exciting joint venture between the ADAVB and the CRC-OHS. In this presentation, Dr Denise Bailey will explain what the DPBRN does and how you can be involved. Hear about two of eviDent’s projects and the experiences of both a Chief Investigator (Dr Roy Judge) and an Associate Investigator (Dr Karen Kan).

This presentation will outline presenting features and diagnosis of oral mucosal disease with particular attention to oral squamous cell carcinoma and potentially malignant oral mucosal changes. The aetiology of oral cancer, clinical tools that may aid in the early recognition of these conditions and recent evidence an aetiological role for both common oral hygiene practices and sexually transmitted diseases will be discussed.

To maximise performance in sport and exercise, nutrition plays an important role in fuelling the body. However, whilst some food and fluid recommendations have helped enhance mental and physical performance, evidence has shown that some contribute to the decline in oral health. Dental practitioners are charged with the role of assisting patients in reaching and maintaining optimal oral health and minimising risks of dental diseases. This presentation aims to discuss the unique risks to oral health athletes may experience as well as preventative strategies that can build your practice.

As a user of the CEREC system for the last five years, Dr Boucher will discuss and describe the applications of CAD/CAM dentistry as it applies to his own restorative philosophies and its application to his general dental practice. Preparations, imaging and cementation are key points. Advantages, disadvantages, failures and successes are included in a personal perspective. Developments in materials and a comparison of feldspathic and lithium disilicate ceramics and their attendant physical and aesthetic properties will be explored.

The lecture will explore the current evidence about whether amalgam is still a viable material for the placement of restorations and how resin composite performs as an alternative. Can resin composite be used in all cases as an alternative to amalgam, if not when should amalgam still be considered or what other alternatives are there?

Endosseous root form implants have significantly changed the paradigm of diagnosis and treatment planning in prosthodontics and they provide many benefits for patients. However, there are complications that can occur and this presentation will identify and discuss the most common clinical complications occurring in conjunction with endosseous root form implants. Incidence data will be provided based upon clinical studies and reports published throughout the world. The information contained in this presentation will enhance the development of effective treatment plans, promote optimal doctor-patient communication regarding anticipated outcomes, and facilitate the diagnosis of complications that occur following treatment. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to: • Identify the types of complications that can occur in conjunction with endosseous root form implants. • List the factors that are most likely to cause each type of complication. • Compare implant success as it relates to arch, type of prosthesis, the oral environment, and systemic conditions.

Dental treatment for the medically compromised patient is often within the normal treatment parameters provided for fit patients on a daily basis. The medically compromised patient usually requires consultation and treatment planning in close cooperation with their other treating clinicians. This presentation will look at how the medications the patient is taking or will be taking (e.g. Bisphosphonates) and the proposed treatments (e.g. surgical or radiotherapy) can drastically alter treatment planning.

Maintaining a healthy, functional and aesthetic dentition is the primary objective of periodontal therapy. Other objectives may include periodontal regeneration and replacement of lost teeth with dental implants. Various strategies have been devised in an attempt to achieve success. A critical appraisal of how effective various periodontal treatment modalities are in achieving these goals will be presented. This presentation will aid the clinician in treatment planning decisions and conducting informed discussions with their patients.

Restorations may fail to achieve the cosmetic outcome we desire because of a lack of appreciation that the gingivae play in the appearance of the anterior restoration. This talk will give the clinician a guide to the thorough assessment of the periodontal complex, including the gingival health and contour, in order to achieve more lifelike restorations.

Whilst self-ligating brackets have been available for use in orthodontics for about 20 years, the past five or so years have seen an increase in the range available for use as well as an increased uptake amongst the orthodontic profession. These brackets have their advantages, as well as disadvantages and are an adjunct to the delivery of modern orthodontics, particularly in practices that utilise oral health auxiliaries.

Over the years a number of established treatment philosophies in endodontics have been based, to a large degree, on endodontic mythology. Practically every stage of the endodontic process has changed in recent years as a direct result of new technology, new concepts and a better understanding of the biology of endodontic disease. This presentation will look at some of the stages of endodontic treatment, bust the myths, and outline contemporary endodontic practice supported by the best available evidence. Areas of interest will include root canal disinfection, instrumentation and obturation.

The introduction of osseointegrated implants into mainstream dentistry has revolutionised clinical practice. However, are implants the panacea that we hoped for? We are now learning that osseointegrated implants are subject to a number of problems that are not just mechanical in nature but also biological. Peri-implantitis is of growing concern and is perhaps far more common than we first thought. Whether or not you are actively involved in implant dentistry you will come across patients with osseointegrated implants. Consequently you need to be aware of what represents implant health and how this can be maintained. What are the signs of peri-implant disease and how can this be managed? We need to be able to distinguish which patient groups are at risk of developing peri-implant disease.

The aesthetic Invisalign orthodontic aligner is designed and manufactured via a 3D computer software program. Dr. Vlaskalic will use case presentations to describe how clinicians can utilise the “ClinCheck” program to help diagnose, treatment plan and treat malocclusion.

About one in 10 patients have dentine hypersensitivity in Australia. Premolar teeth and buccal surfaces are most frequently affected. Dentine hypersensitivity is associated with pain and anxiety and it has a surprisingly high social impact relative to other dental diagnoses. Australian dentists’ perceptions of predisposing factors, triggers and underlying biology of the pain mechanism for dentine hypersensitivity rationally lead on to the various strategies for the management of dentine hypersensitivity and expectations of the outcomes of treatment. These perceptions can be used to describe the prevailing view on the management of dentine hypersensitivity, which in turn sets the context against which any new treatment approach or agent will be assessed by dentists for its adoption.

This program provides useful and necessary information on the legal requirements of running a dental practice, especially relevant in light of the new National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. Experienced and successful practitioners will provide their personal insights into some important aspects of practice management. Dentists considering practice ownership or new dentists just starting out will benefit greatly from this program, but even experienced practitioners wanting to find out how some of the most successful dentists practice will find this seminar recording stimulating.

This program provides useful and necessary information on the legal requirements of running a dental practice, especially relevant in light of the new National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. Experienced and successful practitioners will provide their personal insights into some important aspects of practice management. Dentists considering practice ownership or new dentists just starting out will benefit greatly from this program, but even experienced practitioners wanting to find out how some of the most successful dentists practice will find this seminar recording stimulating.

This program provides useful and necessary information on the legal requirements of running a dental practice, especially relevant in light of the new National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. Experienced and successful practitioners will provide their personal insights into some important aspects of practice management. Dentists considering practice ownership or new dentists just starting out will benefit greatly from this program, but even experienced practitioners wanting to find out how some of the most successful dentists practice will find this seminar recording stimulating.

This program provides useful and necessary information on the legal requirements of running a dental practice, especially relevant in light of the new National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. Experienced and successful practitioners will provide their personal insights into some important aspects of practice management. Dentists considering practice ownership or new dentists just starting out will benefit greatly from this program, but even experienced practitioners wanting to find out how some of the most successful dentists practice will find this seminar recording stimulating.

This program provides useful and necessary information on the legal requirements of running a dental practice, especially relevant in light of the new National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. Experienced and successful practitioners will provide their personal insights into some important aspects of practice management. Dentists considering practice ownership or new dentists just starting out will benefit greatly from this program, but even experienced practitioners wanting to find out how some of the most successful dentists practice will find this seminar recording stimulating.

This half day event aims to provide important new information from the ADA Infection Control Guidelines as well as emerging issues in this area. It is an informative seminar that you and your team should not miss. Topics covered include Infection Control: Challenges of the New Millennium, Infection Control and the Dental Laboratory, Infection Control Away from Traditional Settings: It’s Not Rocket Science and Tactics and Technologies in Infection Control: Getting the Little Things Right.

This half day event aims to provide important new information from the ADA Infection Control Guidelines as well as emerging issues in this area. It is an informative seminar that you and your team should not miss. Topics covered include Infection Control: Challenges of the New Millennium, Infection Control and the Dental Laboratory, Infection Control Away from Traditional Settings: It’s Not Rocket Science and Tactics and Technologies in Infection Control: Getting the Little Things Right.

This half day event aims to provide important new information from the ADA Infection Control Guidelines as well as emerging issues in this area. It is an informative seminar that you and your team should not miss. Topics covered include Infection Control: Challenges of the New Millennium, Infection Control and the Dental Laboratory, Infection Control Away from Traditional Settings: It’s Not Rocket Science and Tactics and Technologies in Infection Control: Getting the Little Things Right.