Past CPD Events

Through the restoration of heavily broken down teeth and replacement of lost teeth in worn dentition, prosthodontic rehabilitation aims to restore form, function and aesthetics and bring about relative stability of dental arches. Rehabilitative strategies can vary. It is important to note that there is no absolute stability under hostile oral conditions. Hence, it is crucial to identify, control and eliminate (if possible) the aetiological factors that may have resulted in the predicament in the first place, as this may help to prolong the success and survival of restored dentition. This course is designed to provide a better understanding in the identification of aetiological factors, diagnosis and treatment planning with various management approaches.

Key topics to be covered:
History taking, examination and diagnostic record taking.
Types of tooth wear and aetiological factors:
Physiological vs. pathological wear.
Attrition, abrasion, abfraction, erosion, congenital tooth disorders.
Treatment approach:
Prevention and monitoring strategies – remineralisation techniques, dentine bonding agents and direct composites.
Live Demonstration 1
Analogue vs digital impression, facebow mounting and bite registration, diagnostic was up.
Facial and dental analysis.
Prosthodontic rehabilitation:
Determination of the amount of interarch prosthetic space available.
Assessment of the adequacy of retention and resistance form.
Conformative vs. reorganised approach.
Treatment modalities for different wear distribution – localised or generalised wear.
Choice of appropriate OVD and occlusal scheme.
Live Demonstration 2
Mock up – showcase chairside vs. digital mock ups.
Choice of restorative materials.
Conventional vs adhesive techniques.
Maintenance of prosthodontic rehabilitation.
Case Illustrations.

The topic of the 2 separate presentations are:

Moving beyond single implants by Dr Putra

Implant length consideration by Dr Elliott

This ITI Study Club will be held from 6:00 PM. The location of this event is the Public House – 263 Adelaide Terrace, Perth.

Bio of the two presenters:

Dr Armand Putra is a US board-certified prosthodontist and dental technician, who is currently seeking accreditation with the Dental Board of Australia to be recognised as a specialist prosthodontist in Australia. He received his Bachelor of Dental Science degree from the University of Queensland in 2010. In 2016, he completed his three years full-time Graduate Certificate Training in Prosthodontics and Master Science in Dentistry from the University of Washington, Seattle.

After completing his residency, he undertook surgical implant training with world-renowned implantologist, Dr Joseph Kan and completed his Implant Fellowship in Loma Linda University, California in 2017. Through rigorous examination process, he was awarded Certification by the American Board of Prosthodontic in 2017. He is currently an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington (Graduate Prosthodontics) and a fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics.

With keen interest in academic research in dental material science and prosthodontic techniques, he was awarded in the prestigious Tylmann Research Competition in 2016. He has published in various respected international dental journals, including the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and Journal of Prosthodontics.

Dr Thomas Elliott is a UK board-certified prosthodontist, who is currently seeking accreditation with Dental Board of Australia to be recognised as a specialist prosthodontist in Australia. He graduated with the Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Bristol, UK. (2006) and gained Membership to the Faculty of Dental Surgeons at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2008).

Following a year spent as a senior house officer for an Oral and Maxillofacial Department, Tom moved to Perth and spent 18 months in general practice before returning to the UK to complete a 4-year prosthodontic specialty training program in Prosthodontics based at Guy’s Hospital (King’s College London).

In 2016, he completed his Master of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics (MClinDent Pros) with distinction, and was awarded the Membership in Prosthodontics (MPros) through examination by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He has also completed a research thesis on digital dentistry and is particularly interested to see what the future holds for this rapidly growing area of dentistry.

CPD Points Accredited (3 hours)

To express your interest, please contact our event coordinator

P: 0893680888

E: events@perthpros.com.au

Women In Dentistry Society Presents

Pink Ribbon Luncheon

Date: November 1st 2015
Venue: Fraser’s Restaurant Kings Park
Time: 1-4pm
Registration: $85

Presenting at this event will be:

Key Note Speaker: Dr Anabel Sorolla
Dr Sorolla studied Biochemistry at the University of Barcelona, Spain. Then she started her PhD studies entitled “Study of the proteasome and other therapeutic targets in melanoma and endometrial carcinoma” at the University of Lleida, Spain. Shortly after finishing her PhD in 2012, she started a postdoc in Brisbane where the main project was the identification of novel genes playing a role in the maintenance of the epigenetic state in mice. In 2014, she joined the Cancer Epigenetics Laboratory at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research as a postdoctoral fellow under the supervision of Associate Professor Pilar Blancafort. Here, she gained a 4-years postdoctoral fellowship from the National Breast Cancer Foundation where the main goal was to develop a novel therapeutic approach to treat triple negative breast cancers using interference peptides and nanoparticles. In relation to this project, she gained this year an Ada Bartholomew Medical Research Trust Grant, a research grant that helps early career researchers to forge their career as independent researchers.

Additional Speaker: Dr Allisa Jacobs
Dr Jacobs is a Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology specialist and will be presenting on “Dental Care During Chemotherapy”.

To register for this event please contact admin@womenindentistry.net

Date: Wedesday 23rd September 2015 
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Presenter: Dr Derrick Lee
Topic: Tooth vs Titanium: The Furcation Involved Molar

Dr Lee graduated with a Bachelor in Dental Science from The Univeristy of Western Austrlia. During his 5 years working in general practice he developed a keen interest in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. He graduated from the Periodotics program in Mebourne in 2009 with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry and was awareded a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons.

Dr Lee has remained commited to proving continued education as a local speaker for study club events as was as Australian Dental Association (WA) presentations in the areas of implant dentistry, and periodontal surgery including regenerative techniques. He is also the current president of the WA branch of the Ausralian Society of Periodontology.

With high implant survival rates reported, implant treatement has continued to provide a viable treatment approach for many patients with a reduced dentition. However, there have been continuing concerns regarding late implant failure or loss of osseointegration after functional loading. This can often occur in a cluster pattern and and retreatment can be difficult, if not impossible at times. Occlusal overlaod and peri-implantitis, or a combination of the two have been suggested as risk factors, but their direct casual relationships have yet to be clearly shown. Their reported magnitude of the incidence has also been a matter of acedemic dispute. What is the definition and effect of occlusal overload? How does occlusal overload impact clinically stable implants vs. implants affected with peri-implant tissue inflammation? How do we minimise and manage complication related to occlusal overload and peri-implantitis?

For more information and registration information please follow this link to the AOS NSW website: https://www.aos.org.au/Professional/events.aspx?state=2

Title:  “Implants and the CAD/CAM revolution”.

CAD-CAM technology permeates many aspects of dentistry and in particular implants. Not a year passes without some new break through, innovation that promises the revolutionise our patients lives. This presentation will provide look into some of the newer developments and their applications in dental practice and if they really offer a tangible benefit to you and your patients.

Bio: Dr Philip Tan BDSc, Grad Dip Clin Dent, MSD, Grad Cert Pros, FPFA, MRACDS.

Philip is a registered specialist prosthodontist based in Cheltenham. He completed undergraduate education in Melbourne and travelled to the USA for prosthodontic training. Philip’s practice is focussed on providing all high quality prosthodontic care in collaboration with his specialist colleagues.

Philip is fascinated by the many facets of Digital Dentistry and it’s practical implementation. He is working on quantifying the differences between digital and conventional techniques as well as giving presentations all over Australia and the world.”

CPD Points Accredited (3 hours)
To express your interest, please contact our event coordinator (Zoe) by 09/04/2015 via
P: 0439 961 465

Key topics to be covered

• Identify the type of tooth wear, control and eliminate aetiological factors
• Case history, examination, data collection
• Does extent of tooth wear warrant treatment
• Prosthodontic rehabilitation – treatment sequence
• Maintenance of restored dentition
• Case Illustrations

Ladies, time to get involved and secure your spot for our next WID event, a High Tea Cocktail Party at Rochelle Adonis coinciding with International women’s day. We welcome our guest speaker Dr Monique Robinson, a renowned clinical psychologist and postdoctoral fellow, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia. She will be presenting;

“’Having it all’ without the stress: Successfully combining motherhood, work and life.”

Avoid disappointment and register now as spots are limited by the venue. Incredibly interesting research in this area, a talk that can be of value to all of us through one way or another. Not one to miss and a great opportunity to celebrate our profession and international women’s day in this beautiful venue as well.

Dr Robinson has a primary research focus on maternal lifestyle factors during pregnancy that involve mental health throughout childhood and adolescence, including stress, obesity, hypertension, alcohol and smoking. Monique has over 40 publications in the area, book chapters and government reports. She is passionate about early intervention in mental health and is active in translation as an Ambassador for the Telethon Kids Institute.

Dr Monique Robinson, PhD MPsych(Clinical) MAPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia

To express your interest, please contact The Women in Dentistry Society by 02/20/2015 via
P: 0439 961 465
E: admin@womenindentistry.net

Topic: Management of edentulous patient – treatment planning
Presenter: Dr Janice Kan
Venue: Perth Prosthodontics
Time: 6.00pm to 9.00pm

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – 2014

Since the introduction of osseointegrated dental implants in the 1960’s, the scope of implant prosthodontic rehabilitation has been dramatically increased to provide a promising alternative for many patients with a reduced dentition.

This course is designed for clinicians with little to no experience; providing basic background knowledge to implant prosthodontics and updates on the latest guidelines in the provision of dental implant treatment. Through meticulous patient selection, risk management, diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical and restorative techniques, the aim is to help clinicians maximise success and survival rates in patients who seek implant treatment for improvement in masticatory function and aesthetics.

With hands on kits, the key topics to be covered:

• Understanding of implant components – fixture, abutment, prosthesis and screw biomechanics
• Patient selection, medical and dental risk assessment
• Data collection, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
• Implant impression and clinical tips – step by step
• Abutment selection and screw vs. cement retained restorations
• Design of crown prosthesis
• Insertion of crown prosthesis and clinical tips – step by step
• Implant crown maintenance
• Case Illustrations

Presenters: Dr Janice Kan and Dr Derrick Lee

Location: Perth Prosthodontics
Date: 8/8/2014

Topic: Implant Occlusion
Presenter: Dr Adam Hamilton
Venue: Perth Prosthodontics
Time: 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Following on from the lecture “Back to Basics Fixed Prosthodontics” in 2012, the emphasis of this particular course is on honing practical skills. Participants will be able to review their preparations and techniques with the presenters. It will be an opportunity for clinicians to handle and manipulate materials that they might have always wanted to try or may be unfamiliar with.

Topics include:

• Tooth preparation for a variety of Prosthodontic restorations and situations.
• Impression taking techniques.
• Provisional restorations for crown and bridge.
• Duralay post and core preparation.
• Preparations for
  • Metal crowns
  • Metal-ceramic crowns
  • All-ceramic crowns
  • Anterior veneers, onlays and three quarter crowns
• Impression technique
• Provisional restoration

The clinical dilemma of whether to restore and retain a questionable tooth or to extract and replace with an implant is frequently faced by clinicians. Whilst a single risk factor may be easy to manage clinically, the presence of multiple risk factors can severely jeopardise the survival of a compromised tooth.

This seminar will go through the practical criteria and a systematic approach to aid this treatment planning decision. Clinical recommendations on risk assessment and determination of long term tooth prognosis are based on the best available evidence from the literature and the expert views of specialists in Endodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics.

Key topics to be covered

• Endodontic Considerations

o   Impact On Prognosis And Management

• Caries And Cracks
• Perforation, Resorption, Endo-Perio Lesion
• Horizontal / Vertical Root Fracture
• Broken Files / Pins / Post Issues

o   Presence, Size And Duration Of Initial Endodontic Lesion

o   Surgical And Non-Surgical Treatment Approaches

• Periodontic Considerations

o   Tooth Factors

• Response To Treatment – Single Vs Multi-Rooted Teeth
• Loss Of Papilla, Level Of Attachment Loss, Furcation Involvement
• Mobility, Presence Of Occlusal Trauma
• Aesthetic Demands

o   Patient Factors

• Patient Needs, Wants, Expectations And Cost Limitations
• Compliance
• Underlying Medical Conditions (i.e. Poorly Controlled Type II Diabetes)
• Periodontal Disease Susceptibility And Risk Factors (i.e. Smoking)

• Prosthodontic Considerations

o   Strategic Value Of The Tooth Within Dentition

o   Assessment Of Remaining Tooth Structure

o   Retention And Resistance Form Against Applied Occlusal Loads

o   Adhesive vs. Conventional Techniques – Choice Of Restorative Materials And Techniques For Long Term Survival

• Interdisciplinary Measures – Augmentation Methods

o   Elective Endodontics

o   Crown Lengthening

o   Orthodontic Extrusion

• Decision Making – To Extract or Not – Endodontic Treated and Restored Tooth Vs. Implant Replacement

o   Aims And Prognostic Factors

o   Comparison Of Success And Survival Rates

o   Comparison Of Biological And Mechanical Complications

Participants will be able to review their preparations and techniques with the presenters. It will be an opportunity for clinicians to handle and manipulate materials that they might have always wanted to try or may be unfamiliar with.

Topics include:

Tooth preparation for a variety of Prosthodontic restorations and situations.

Impression taking techniques.

Provisional restorations for crown and bridge.

Duralay post and core preparation.

Preparations for 3 unit bridges, Resin bonded bridges, Endodontically treated teeth.

Impression techniques for multiple teeth and direct-indirect pattern fabrication

Provisional restorations.

However, for others who are maladaptive, the incorporation of dental implatns in fixed (i.e. full arch hybrid / ceramometal) and fixed-removable (overdenture) prostheses may serve as alternative treatment options.

Topics of discussion

• Treatment Planning for Edentulous Maxilla and Mandible – Fixed vs. Fixed-Removable Prostheses
• Surgical Planning and Considerations
• Implant Prostheses – Considerations and Limitations in Their Design, Configuration and Fabrication Methods
• Implant Loading Protocols – Conventional vs. All-On-4 Concept
• Evidence Based – Success and Survival, Complications and Maintenance Needs

To express your interest, please contact Charmaine Rolls from Straumann Implant Company via (03) 9646 7060 or charmaine.rolls@straumann.com

This hands-on course is aimed at the general practitioner who wants to refresh and renew their practical skills in Fixed Prosthodontics. A second course in September 2013 focuses on multiple tooth restorations and endodontically treated teeth. You can attend either or both courses.

Following on from the lecture “Back to Basics Fixed Prosthodontics” in 2012, the emphasis of this particular course is on honing practical skills. Participants will be able to review their preparations and techniques with the presenters. It will be an opportunity for clinicians to handle and manipulate materials that they might have always wanted to try or may be unfamiliar with.

Topics include:

Provisional restorations for crown and bridge.

Duralay post and core preparation.

Preparations for
o Metal crowns
o Metal-ceramic crowns
o All-ceramic crowns
o Anterior veneers, onlays and three quarter crowns
o Impression technique
o Provisional restoration

Key topics to be covered

• Identify the type of tooth wear, control and eliminate aetiological factors
• Case history, examination, data collection
• Does extent of tooth wear warrant treatment
• Prosthodontic rehabilitation – treatment sequence
• Maintenance of restored dentition
• Case Illustrations

To express interest, please contact Louise Hynes (Treasurer of South West Dental Convocation) via email – louisehynes@live.com

Key topics to be covered

• Understanding of implant components – fixture, abutment, prosthesis and screw biomechanics
• Understanding of implant osseointegration
• Understanding of the differences between teeth and implants
• Patient selection, medical and dental risk assessment
• Data collection, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
• Overview of implant surgery, temporisation techniques, implant impression, design of crown prosthesis
• Maintenance of dental implants

To express your interest, please contact Dr Tony Dawson (Education Delegate – ITI Australasian Section via email – tony@canberraprosthodontics.com.au)

• Brief history of dental implants
• Understanding of implant components – fixture, abutment, prosthesis and screw biomechanics
• Understanding of implant osseointegration
• Understanding of the differences between teeth and implants
• Patient selection, medical and dental risk assessment
• Data collection, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
  • Prosthodontic Options
  • Status of adjacent teeth
  • Aesthetics assessment – soft tissue and tooth contour development
  • Diagnostic casts, wax up and radiographic assessment
  • 3D Space Requirements and Limitations
  • Bone assessment and augmentation techniques
  • Selection of appropriate surgical techniques, loading protocols and temporisation methods
• Case illustrations

Presenters: Dr Janice Kan and Dr Derrick Lee
Location: Perth Prosthodontics
Date: 1st February 2013

Dental treatment viewed from the narrow perspective of one specific discipline can lead to a compromised result.

In the scope of prosthodontic rehabilitation, a wide range of corrective and compensatory “camouflage” measures can be offered. However, in some cases, an optimal functional and aesthetic result may only be achievable with the involvement of orthodontics.

This seminar aims to

• outline the broad field of prosthodontic-orthodontic cooperation with common clinical scenarios as examples
• present the ideal guidelines and limitations of the prosthodontics discipline in the restoration of dentofacial aesthetics and function