Irish Dental Association Annual Conference
Irish Dental Association Annual Conference was held in Kilkenny’s Lyrath Estate Hotel.
IDA Programme
Annual Conference Programme Conference Programme Included :-
ORAL SURGERY
Oral surgery for the general practitioner Drs Naomi Rahman and Seamus Rogers Two half-day courses 9.30am-1.00pm or 2.00pm-5.30pm This course will cover practical tips for the general dental practitioner in minor oral surgery. It is aimed at giving the general practitioner the skills to surgically remove teeth or roots in general dental practice. Discussion will centre on: n basic flap design for surgical extractions; n demonstration of the surgical kit and instruments; n all suturing techniques (including simple interrupted, horizontal and vertical mattress sutures); and, n bleeding control methods. Participants will have the opportunity to first watch the techniques on a large screen and then practice on a model under the instruction of Naomi and Seamus. Learning objectives: Upon completion of this course the attendee should be able to: cut a surgical flap; suture with confidence; and, control bleeding in a patient.
ENDODONTICS
Developing your routine for endodontics Dr Pat Cleary Full-day hands-on course – 9.30am-5.00pm 1. Assessment of teeth for endodontic treatment including diagnosis, determining suitability for treatment and estimating difficulty in treating successfully. 2. Ergonomics and organisation in endodontics. 3. Designing access cavity preparations to enable treatment but minimise tooth weakening. 4. Preparation and disinfection of root canals to minimise post-treatment infections and facilitate obturation. 5. Obturation of the root canal. 6. Post-endo restoration considerations.
AESTHETICS
The role of TEAM in reconstructive aesthetic dentistry: Dr Maurice Salama a defined algorithm for success Full-day lecture 9.30am-12.30pm; 1.30pm-5.00pm This presentation will focus on a defined algorithm for the interdisciplinary team of the restorative dentist, periodontist and orthodontist to successfully reconstruct the soft tissue foundation for all restorative options in anterior tooth replacement. The diagnosis of deficiencies as well as the varied treatment options will be discussed in detail. 1. What are the risk factors in anterior implant therapy? 2. What are the four most important diagnostic components of a successful treatment design for an aesthetic restoration? 3. How and when to successfully incorporate minimally invasive protocols? 4. How do new Macro and Micro-geometry of implant designs affect treatment planning? 5. How do new Digital and CAD/CAM technology optimize minimally invasive anterior implant therapy?
COMPOSITES
Metal-free posterior restorations: direct techniques Drs Didier Dietschi and Paddy Crotty 2 Half-day hands-on courses 9.30am-1.00pm or 2.00pm-5.30pm Composite resins are currently used in a broad range of situations, from treatment of initial decays to the restoration of extended and serial cavities, including the aesthetic and functional rehabilitation of patients with severe tooth wear. However, polymerisation shrinkage of the resin matrix and in-mouth material application are still crucial issues, which impose certain limitations to the use of direct techniques. This course will review decision criteria for the treatment of posterior teeth with direct techniques, and discuss the main incremental options as well as recent ‘simplified’ filling techniques. Learning objectives: 1. to understand the multiple factors influencing the quality and long-term behaviour of tooth-coloured posterior restorations; and, 2. to master the clinical application of direct posterior composite restorations with a focus on layering and sculpting techniques.
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