Workshop

Workshop

All Workshops are an additional fee and will be taking place on Thursday 17 October 2024. All fees are quoted in Australian dollars ($AUD) and are inclusive of 10% GST (Goods and Services Tax). All Workshops can be registered for via the registration form.

Prices:
Half day workshop = $180
Full day workshop = $300
Two workshop deal = $300
Aged Care Workshop = $100
Advanced Paediatrics Treatment Planning Workshop = $100

All workshops have a limited capacity.

Aged Care Workshop

Cost: $100 PM session
Workshop Organisers: DHAA Aged Care Special Interest Group
Featured Speakers: Gemma Collins, Dr Mark Wotherspoon, Shida Taheri and other members of the DHAA Aged Care SIG.

The workshop will provide highly interactive discussions on the latest practice guidelines for onsite oral health services to residential aged care facilities, followed by hands on practice with latest products used in these facilities.

Class II and Complex Restorations

Time: Half Day AM or PM
Workshop Organiser: GC Australasia
Featured Speaker: Dr RL Halili-Castillo

This workshop explores advanced techniques in restorative dentistry, focusing on Class II and complex restorations using fibre-reinforced composites and glass hybrids. It will cover the properties and benefits of these innovative materials, such as enhanced strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal. Attendees will learn about the clinical applications, including step-by-step procedural guidelines, case selection, and tips for achieving optimal results. The hands-on course aims to equip dental professionals with the knowledge to improve patient outcomes and embrace cutting-edge restorative solutions. Emphasis will be placed on practical approaches, evidence-based practices, and the integration of these materials into everyday dental practice.

Local Anaesthetics Master Class Refresher (Part 1)

Time: Half Day AM
Featured Speaker: Dr Greg Mahoney

This is a 2-part comprehensive workshop dealing with local anaesthetic. The first part will be a lecture and discussion on local anaesthetic selection, failure protocols, mishaps, toxicity, and more.

Local Anaesthetics Master Class Hands On (Part 2)

Time: Half Day PM
Featured Speaker: Dr Greg Mahoney

This is a 2-part comprehensive workshop dealing with local anaesthetic. The second part will be a practical session on different techniques using local anaesthetic training models. The workshop will provide participants appropriate strategies to deal with the pain control needs of their patients.

Silver Diamine Fluoride Hands on Course

Time: Half Day AM or PM
Workshop Organisers: Josephine Kelly and Ellen Clark
Featured Speaker: Ellen Clark

There will be a brief introduction to Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) including its uses, history and safety. We will also provide discussion around some of the more difficult conversations around aesthetics with patients and parents. We will have discussion time with tips and tricks for treating paediatric patients and follow up restorations. Participants will have the opportunity to use SDF on models/teeth and will be provided handouts and ensure every clinician is very competent with its use and cross infection control by the end of each session.

Advanced Paediatrics Treatment Planning Workshop

Cost: $100
Time: Half Day AM
Featured Speaker: Prof Nicola Innes

Do not miss this opportunity to develop children treatment plans based on cutting edge research evidence around the globe. Professor Innes will apply its internationally recognised extensive research in cariology and paediatric dentistry to guide participants towards an evidence based, minimal intervention approach to the development of child and parent friendly treatment plans. Case studies will be used to assess and demonstrate the effectiveness of various treatment planning options.

By the end of the session, delegates should be able to:

• Treatment plan your child patients with caries using a Minimal Intervention Dentistry approach.
• Treatment plan your child patients with caries using Minimally Invasive Treatment options.
• Choose appropriate Minimally Invasive Treatments for teeth, children and their families.
• Implement a Shared Decision Making approach to treatment planning.
• Assess success & failure following use of Minimally Invasive options.
• Identify where to find out more information.

Innovation in Tooth Whitening Workshop

Time: Half Day PM
Workshop Organisers: Amelia Seselja
Featured Speaker: Dr Sam Koh & Cathryn Carboon

Join Dr Sam Koh and Cathryn Carboon for a hands-on practical workshop on Colgate’s Light Up whitening technology. This workshop will provide you with the opportunity to learn first hand how use Colgate’s latest innovation in teeth whitening for your patients. As part of the workshop attendees will also;

• Explore whitening fundamentals - How does whitening work?
• Understand the difference between, hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide, or PAP
• Understand the important considerations when whitening teeth and case selection
• Undertake a hands- on training component