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Learn straightforward strategies to reduce risk, ensure good practice and improve efficiency.

Be guided through the principles and participate in a demonstration of the key concepts using a range of equipment and materials. Examine your current processes and explore the options.

You will learn about:

• Standard and transmission-based precautionsIncluding maintaining your COVID Safe Plan
• Working safely and efficiently
• Reprocessing instruments and equipment, includingCleaning methods – the role of detergents, ultrasonic cleaners and washer disinfectors
• Tracking and the most efficient implementation in your practice
• Sterilisation – documenting and releasing loads
• Validation – clarify your role and the technician’s role.

An update in bruxism and parafunction

Presented by Associate Professor Michael Stubbs

What do we know about current trends in bruxism and parafunction, and how can we identify this in everyday practice? Does OSA play a role? Examine clinical considerations involving bruxism and its role as a predictor for obstructive sleep apnoea.

You will learn how to:

• Identify types of occlusal parafunction
• Understand the clinical diagnostic considerations, and the clinical impact of bruxism and parafunction
• Undertake treatments for bruxism and parafunction.

Modern approaches to the prevention and management of erosion

Presented by Dr Graham Woolley

Acidic erosion is very prevalent in our modern society, and causes the most rapid rates of wear of enamel and dentine. It is seen not only in patients who have poor dietary habits, but also in those who are diligently trying to be healthy. Several preventative approaches and restorative materials can help us to deal with erosion. However, they are not always effective and some of the latest materials are themselves susceptible to degradation. Explore the identification, causes and prevention of erosion. How can we manage this conservatively and at what point should we intervene with surgical treatment?

You will learn how to:

• Distinguish erosion from attrition
• Identify different sources of intraoral acid
• Select appropriate materials and techniques to restore eroded teeth
• Understand the mechanisms by which acids degrade dental materials.

Restoring the worn dentition: Options, risks and consequences

Presented by Dr Simon Wylie

The fluoride generation often presents with a dentition that is disease free, but it has suffered tooth loss via chemical or mechanical means. The management of the worn dentition requires a comprehensive analysis that involves identifying the aetiology and determining whether intervention is required. The scope of intervention ranges from prevention of further tooth loss through to a comprehensive rehabilitation of one or both arches. There is a process that is required to be followed if a long-term successful outcome is to be achieved. There are also a multitude of patient modifying factors that can influence treatment outcomes.

You will learn how to:

• Diagnose the various forms of tooth loss
• Determine if intervention is required
• Recognise various treatment options
• Reduce the risks with treatment.

Examine clinical considerations involving bruxism and its role as a predictor for obstructive sleep apnoea; the identification, causes and prevention of erosion; and the management of the worn dentition.

An update in bruxism and parafunction

Presented by Associate Professor Michael Stubbs

What do we know about current trends in bruxism and parafunction, and how can we identify this in everyday practice? Does OSA play a role? Examine clinical considerations involving bruxism and its role as a predictor for obstructive sleep apnoea.

You will learn how to:

• Identify types of occlusal parafunction
• Understand the clinical diagnostic considerations, and the clinical impact of bruxism and parafunction
• Undertake treatments for bruxism and parafunction.

Modern approaches to the prevention and management of erosion

Presented by Dr Graham Woolley

Acidic erosion is very prevalent in our modern society, and causes the most rapid rates of wear of enamel and dentine. It is seen not only in patients who have poor dietary habits, but also in those who are diligently trying to be healthy. Several preventative approaches and restorative materials can help us to deal with erosion. However, they are not always effective and some of the latest materials are themselves susceptible to degradation. Explore the identification, causes and prevention of erosion. How can we manage this conservatively and at what point should we intervene with surgical treatment?

You will learn how to:

• Distinguish erosion from attrition
• Identify different sources of intraoral acid
• Select appropriate materials and techniques to restore eroded teeth
• Understand the mechanisms by which acids degrade dental materials.

Restoring the worn dentition: Options, risks and consequences

Presented by Dr Simon Wylie

The fluoride generation often presents with a dentition that is disease free, but it has suffered tooth loss via chemical or mechanical means. The management of the worn dentition requires a comprehensive analysis that involves identifying the aetiology and determining whether intervention is required. The scope of intervention ranges from prevention of further tooth loss through to a comprehensive rehabilitation of one or both arches. There is a process that is required to be followed if a long-term successful outcome is to be achieved. There are also a multitude of patient modifying factors that can influence treatment outcomes.

You will learn how to:

• Diagnose the various forms of tooth loss
• Determine if intervention is required
• Recognise various treatment options
• Reduce the risks with treatment.

Learn how to manage extraction cases that become far more complicated than they first appear.

LA techniques

Presented by a Dr Nova Gibson

Just when you thought extractions were not that bad, your Friday turns sour as a tooth refuses to budge. Learn how to manage the difficult extraction, and be guided through the steps to take so you end up with a happy patient and a relaxing weekend.

Learn how to:

• Recognise the tough patient 
• Identify the tough tooth to take out
• Develop a work flow for dental extractions
• Feel more relaxed with extractions in the future.

The crumbling tooth

Presented by Dr Lisa Crighton

Even seemingly simple of extractions can ruin your perfectly scheduled day if you’re not looking for the red flags. Explore the pertinent things to look for in your patient’s medical history, past history and radiography before you pick up the forceps!

You will learn:

• How to identify red flags in the patient’s medical history
• How to recognise subtle radiographic features that may indicate an increased degree of extraction difficulty
• Problem-solving skills for when the extraction is taking a turn for the worse
• Communication techniques when your patient is resisting a referral despite your advice.

Post-operative management: Bleeding and analgesia

Presented by TBA

Session information TBA.

Build your confidence with your infection prevention and control processes.

Learn straightforward strategies to reduce risk, ensure best practice and improve efficiency.

You will learn about:

• How to identify risk
• Pathways for infection
• How to evaluate appropriate methods to minimise and eliminate cross contamination
• How to apply effective and efficient work practices in the dental surgery
• Standards and guidelines 
• Healthcare workers and blood borne viruses CDNA
• Current requirements SARS CoV2 (COVID-19)
• Risk assessments
• Risk management
• Documented transmissions in dental practice
• Staff health – exposure management

Learn how to manage extraction cases that become far more complicated than they first appear.

LA techniques

Presented by a Dr Nova Gibson

Just when you thought extractions were not that bad, your Friday turns sour as a tooth refuses to budge. Learn how to manage the difficult extraction, and be guided through the steps to take so you end up with a happy patient and a relaxing weekend.

Learn how to:

• Recognise the tough patient 
• Identify the tough tooth to take out
• Develop a work flow for dental extractions
• Feel more relaxed with extractions in the future.

The crumbling tooth

Presented by Dr Lisa Crighton

Even seemingly simple of extractions can ruin your perfectly scheduled day if you’re not looking for the red flags. Explore the pertinent things to look for in your patient’s medical history, past history and radiography before you pick up the forceps!

You will learn:

• How to identify red flags in the patient’s medical history
• How to recognise subtle radiographic features that may indicate an increased degree of extraction difficulty
• Problem-solving skills for when the extraction is taking a turn for the worse
• Communication techniques when your patient is resisting a referral despite your advice.

Post-operative management: Bleeding and analgesia

Presented by TBA

Session information TBA.

Learn how to manage extraction cases that become far more complicated than they first appear.

LA techniques

Presented by a Dr Nova Gibson

Just when you thought extractions were not that bad, your Friday turns sour as a tooth refuses to budge. Learn how to manage the difficult extraction, and be guided through the steps to take so you end up with a happy patient and a relaxing weekend.

Learn how to:

• Recognise the tough patient 
• Identify the tough tooth to take out
• Develop a work flow for dental extractions
• Feel more relaxed with extractions in the future.

The crumbling tooth

Presented by Dr Lisa Crighton

Even seemingly simple of extractions can ruin your perfectly scheduled day if you’re not looking for the red flags. Explore the pertinent things to look for in your patient’s medical history, past history and radiography before you pick up the forceps!

You will learn:

• How to identify red flags in the patient’s medical history
• How to recognise subtle radiographic features that may indicate an increased degree of extraction difficulty
• Problem-solving skills for when the extraction is taking a turn for the worse
• Communication techniques when your patient is resisting a referral despite your advice.

Post-operative management: Bleeding and analgesia

Presented by TBA

Session information TBA.

Is your practice registered to undergo practice accreditation? In this small group workshop, we will help you understand the process for both QIP and HDAA.

We will supply you with all the necessary templates, audits and other resources, and demonstrate the process for customising these templates to become your unique practice documents to comply with the NSQHS Standards.

Learning outcomes

• Develop a process for completing accreditation
• Upload and correctly use ADA templates
• Awareness of some of the issues when navigating the databases
• Work towards completion of at least one of the standards.

Cause related and supportive periodontal therapy are the cornerstones of modern periodontal treatment. Although seemingly simple in concept, ‘real world clinicians’ struggle to achieve the results published in the literature. Why is this so? Explore this issue, and the what, why, how and who of non-surgical periodontal therapy.

Learn how to:

•    Understand the physiology and pathology of the periodontium
•    Apply this clinically to diagnosis, assessment of risk factors, prognosis and treatment planning
•    Implement improved techniques to achieve predictable outcomes
•    Increase patient motivation and compliance with improved communication skills.

Learn straightforward strategies to reduce risk, ensure good practice and improve efficiency.

Be guided through the principles and participate in a demonstration of the key concepts using a range of equipment and materials. Examine your current processes and explore the options.

You will learn about:

• Standard and transmission-based precautionsIncluding maintaining your COVID Safe Plan
• Working safely and efficiently
• Reprocessing instruments and equipment, includingCleaning methods – the role of detergents, ultrasonic cleaners and washer disinfectors
• Tracking and the most efficient implementation in your practice
• Sterilisation – documenting and releasing loads
• Validation – clarify your role and the technician’s role.

Session 1

Presented by Dr David Goode

The old saying ‘fail to plan and plan to fail’ holds true in all areas of life, including dental practice. Careful planning lies at the heart of health care, yet we often make significant decisions on the spot! How can patients make informed decisions if we don’t present them with enough information in the first place? In this seminar, we will discuss a structured approach to comprehensive treatment planning along with a system for presenting options to our patients to increase engagement while reducing impulsive decisions and associated stress.

You will learn how to:

• Apply a structured approach to comprehensive treatment planning
• Integrate this approach into everyday practice
• Appreciate WHEN to recommend indirect restorations
• Explain to patients WHY we recommend indirect restorations
• Design a restoration that increases the potential for long-term success.

Session 2 

Presented by Dr Simon Watson

Successful complex treatment planning requires us to be able to ‘see the endpoint’ before starting treatment, and to map out a predictable and efficient pathway to achieve the goals of treatment. The requirements include a patient-centred sound understanding of both the long-term risks of the overall treatment plan compared with alternative treatment options, and the likely risks and complications associated with delivering the treatment, as well as understanding and accepting our own strengths and limitations as clinicians to know when to refer.

You will learn how to:

• Recognise a variety of treatment options for various clinical situations
• Identify risks and success rates associated with various treatment modalities
• Recognise the types of challenges that more complex treatment modalities bring to the clinical environment
• Reduce complications in our own clinical practice.

Be guided through the principles of aseptic technique, receive a demonstration and practise the key concepts of aseptic technique for procedures performed under local anaesthetic*.

Have you identified your high-risk procedures and developed an appropriate aseptic technique protocol?

We know the more invasive a procedure is, the greater the risks. However, it is not practical or necessary for all invasive procedures to be performed in an operating room type environment. Aseptic technique in theory and practice is scaled to reduce the risk to patients who are undergoing varying degrees of invasive procedures.   

Explore the options of your current surgery layout, and develop a plan and protocol to implement routine and surgical aseptic techniques. Practise waterless surgical hand-scrubbing, gowning and gloving, and maintaining a sterile field, including the use of implant kits and handpieces.

Experience a truly practical session and conclude confident that you are well on your way to consolidating this practice.

You will learn:

• The risks associated with invasive procedures and determining the appropriate aseptic technique
• Surgical hand hygiene technique options
• Surgical gowning and gloving techniques
• The importance of preparing for and ensuring support during surgical procedures
• How to establish and maintain an aseptic field for routine procedures, e.g. extractions
• How to establish and ensure a sterile field is maintained for surgical procedures
• The importance of the equipment manufacturer’s instructions for use
• Waterless surgical hand-scrub techniques
• Surgical gowning and gloving
• Safe removal of surgical attire and other personal protective equipment
• How to prepare for a surgical procedure and the equipment for reprocessing.

Learn how to reprocess reusable devices and maintain the associated equipment more efficiently and safely.

Reprocessing reusable devices and maintaining the associated equipment is critical to providing dental services. The complexities involved in running a safe and efficient sterilising area should not be underestimated.

Are you looking to expand your current knowledge or for new ideas on how this can be done more efficiently and more safely?

Be guided through the principles and key concepts of reprocessing reusable (medical) devices (RMDs), and participate in demonstrations using a range of equipment and instruments.

Examine your current layout, packaging, tracking, electronic systems and test devices, and explore the options. Experience a truly practical session and conclude with access to resources and templates to supplement your current system.

You will learn about:

• Working safely and efficiently within your own confines – Steri layout and flow
• Spaulding’s classification and how this risk assessment tool relates to reprocessing
• Cleaning – the role of detergents, ultrasonic cleaners and washer disinfectors
• Packaging for sterility and storage
• Sterilisation, including documenting and releasing loads
• Interpreting results – chemical indicators, Bowie & Dick (B&D) or Helix devices and cycle parameters
• Validation – clarify your role and the technician’s role
• Tracking and the most efficient implementation in your practice
• Specialised equipment – handpieces, implant kits, surgical handpieces and endodontic equipment

Learn about camera set-up, settings for consistent exposures, and intra-oral and extra-oral photographic techniques.

The emphasis will be how to set up your photography systems for your staff to take better photos than you!

You will learn:

• Why intra-oral systems are special
• How to set up your cameras for excellent results
• How to position, retract and correctly illuminate the subject of interest
• How to use images for diagnosis, communication, treatment acceptance and education.

Explore the increasing efficiencies in monitoring and finishing procedures with computer programmed sequential aligners.

Traditionally, finishing is the final and most challenging aspect of orthodontic treatment. Everything needs to come together in terms of clinical outcome and patient expectations, in a reasonable timeline. Join Dr Vlaskalic as she suggests effective preparation, monitoring and finishing measures to allow you to reach your treatment goals in a more efficient and effective manner.  

You will learn to:

• Identify key areas affecting our finishing timeline
• Implement strategies that increase efficiency
• Troubleshoot finishing issues with clear aligners
• Recognise management strategies to improve patient expectations and experience.