Dentevents

24 Jul 2008, Newcastle: Professor Ray Bertolotti - Some of dentistry's HOT TOPICS

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Join Professor Bertolotti as he reviews techniques and products that will increase quality and efficiency within your practice.

Topics include:

Porcelain Veneer Bonding

Colour correction simplified
Eliminate try-in �pastes� that contaminate
Efficiency in bonding � Reduce time & enhance quality
Learn the role of silanes in bonding to porcelain

New Single Step Bonding Agent vs. Multi Bottle Systems

Understanding self-etching primers
Incompatibility of bond / composite finally understood
Converting any bond to work compatibly with composites
Separate phosphoric etching contraindications
Cariostatic self etching primers
Permeable, supposedly �sealed dentine�

H&H Stringless Impression Technique

Eliminate need for string for subgingival impressions
Learn laboratory requirements

Is Total Caries Removal Necessary?

Remineralization mechanisms
The role of Ozone in Enhancing Remineralization
A review of Clinical Trials
Silver Fluoride, an Old Concept Recently Updated

Question & Answer Session

24 Jul 2008, Auckland: Extended Implant Training Program: A Comprehensive Approach Module 2 � Surgical Treatment Planning & Implant Surgery (3 days)

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Limited Places: This program is strictly limited to 8 participants to ensure personalised training.

Pre-requisite: Please note that participants should have completed a Nobel Biocare implant Prosthetic Training Program and be familiar with the restorative aspects of Nobel Biocare Implant Systems.

This module will commence with patient evaluation and end with post-operative management, thoroughly investigating each step along the way. Throughout this module prosthetic principles will be integrated with surgical principles providing a strategy for success.

Emphasis is on participants bringing their own patient (pre-assessed and approved by the faculty) for placement of a single tooth implant under expert supervision. Simultaneous training of auxiliary staff will be provided, ensuring immediate implementation of treatment methods within the clinic.

Program Content

Implant pharmacology
Bone physiology, quality and quantity
Posterior maxilla treatment considerations
Biomaterials in implant dentistry
Emergence profile and the single tooth implant
Anatomical basis for implant selection and positioning
Implant surgery protocols
Immediate Function�
Guided surgery
Transmucosal or submerged healing: factors for decision making
Post-operative patient management
Follow-up and implant maintenance
Managing complications
Graftless solutions

Hands-on

Participants treat own patient under supervision

25 Jul 2008, Melbourne: Functional Aesthetics - Understanding The Role Of Occlusion

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Summary of the day

Function and aesthetics should not be two disciplines; they should be blended together to form healthy, predictable, beautiful and stable results. This program shows you how to apply these principals to obtain modern beautiful aesthetics. By attending this day you will arm yourself not only with the clinical information needed for predictability, but also the vital communication skills to help patients understand the value of a functionally aesthetic smile.

Learning Objectives

How to avoid chips, and fractures in your porcelain restorations, anteriorly and posteriorly
The 4 steps to functional, aesthetic and occlusal success
Where to start rehab, complex aesthetic and simple cases � CASE PLANNING
Determine what exams and records are required for diagnosis to deliver ideal aesthetics and function
Bruxism � how to treatment plan and what type of success is expected
Splints � when to use and why, different types and their success
How to diagnose with confidence the TMD patients, which ones to treat and who to refer

A 'MUST ATTEND' FOR DENTISTS, LAB TECHNICIANS, DENTAL STUDENTS

For further Information and booking: www.cdseminars.com.au

25 Jul 2008, Brisbane: Invisalign Accreditation

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Align Technology manufactures the Invisalign System, a proprietary method of treating various types of malocclusion using a series of custom made, virtually invisible Aligners incorporating the latest cutting edge technology.

The Invisalign Accreditation is a Comprehensive full day, hands-on course designed for the entire dental team to learn how to use Invisalign.

After completing the Accreditation, attendees will:

* Understand, be able to identify and treat a wide range of Invisalign case types, including those that present the highest degree of predictability.

* Understand the Invisalign case submission process.

* Master all treatment planning and clinical skills necessary to effectively treat with Invisalign.

* Understand the full range of Invisalign's Clinical Support Resources designed specifically for the treating practitioner.

* Learn effective internal and external practice building programs.

* Understand how to use Invisalign's enhanced aesthetic product specifically designed to treat patients with their orthodontic needs.

Practitioners completing the Accreditation will receive a unique password and user-name which will enable them to submit Invisalign cases directly to Align Technology.

Invisalign does not remove the need for a doctor to have appropriate orthodontic experience to treatment plan and monitor the case. Without appropriate orthodontic experience it is likely that only limited cases can be treated with Invisalign as the movements with more complex cases can be unpredictable and may need correction with other appliances. What can be treated with Invisalign is determined by the doctor based upon their orthodontic experience and confidence with Invisalign.

The Invisalign Accreditation course is not a course in orthodontics and prior orthodontic knowledge is advised.

25 Jul 2008, Sydney: Special Needs Patients: A Special Care in Dentistry

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Treating special needs patients with Down Syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy, Medically Compromised, Multiple Medication, Mild downs, Dry Mouth, Dementia, Autism can be complex and challenging.

This course, featuring demonstrations, will provide you with the appropriate concept, classification and clinical aspects of treatment for patients with special needs.

Attendees will also be given an insight into the administration involved including an understanding of how Government Aid is accessed. Other considerations including Travel Grants, Medical Rebates, forms needed and Care Organisations will be discussed.

Topics include:

General Concept of Special Needs Dentistry
Classification of Special Needs patients
Clinical aspects of the dental treatment of patients with Special Needs
Clinical Management of SNP
Treatment under General Anaesthesia � general considerations
Treatment under IV sedation � general considerations
Prevention & SND

Cost: Dentist $360 inc GST; Dental Staff $275 inc GST

25 Jul 2008, Chatswood: Advanced Tissue Management and Implant Procedures Program: Specimen Workshop

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Limited Places

This program is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of bone and soft tissue harvesting and augmentation procedures relating to implant dentistry. A thorough overview of current clinical and scientific trends, diagnosis and treatment planning considerations, along with anatomical factors and anomalies will be presented.

This program will consist of lectures, workshops, technique exercises on cadavers/pig jaws, videos/live surgery and case presentations.

Program Content

Clinical aspects of advanced implant reconstruction
Treatment planning (including NobelGuide�) and execution � coorinating surgical and prosthetic stages
Radiographic assessment
Extraction � site management
NobelActive� implant system
Immediate vs. delayed implant placement
Flap design � primary closure techniques
Tissue (hard and soft) preservation, reconstruction techniques and parameters
Simultaneous implant placement and guided bone regeneration
Management of anatomic factors and anomalies
Preserving ideal gingival contours and the interdental papilla
Functional provisionalisation techniques
Esthetic crown lengthening for restorative dentists

Hands-on Laboratory

Participants will practice split and full thickness incisions, atraumatic flap elevation and implant osteotomy preparation on pig jaws or cadavers. Implant placement in deficient ridges, bond graft harvesting, membrane management, fixation, connective tissue graft, periosteal release and tension free closure of flap margins will be demonstrated.

25 Jul 2008, Palmerston North: NZDHA Scaling In The Wind Conference 2008

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

The New Zealand Dental Hygienists' Association Inc announce their Annual Two-Day International Conference to be held from Friday to Saturday, 25th & 26th July 2008 at the Palmerston North Convention Centre, in Palmerston North.

Continuing professional development (CPD) credits will be bountiful in the comprehensive scientific sessions. Presenters from Australia and New Zealand will be covering current issues in: -

Periodontics
Psycology and Behaviour management
Laser Technology
Oral Pathology
Networking
Professional Image
Music Therapy
Global Dental Hygiene

26 Jul 2008, Rushcutters Bay: Functional Aesthetics - Understanding The Role Of Occlusion

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Summary of the day

Learning Objectives

How to avoid chips, and fractures in your porcelain restorations, anteriorly and posteriorly
The 4 steps to functional, aesthetic and occlusal success
Where to start rehab, complex aesthetic and simple cases � CASE PLANNING
Determine what exams and records are required for diagnosis to deliver ideal aesthetics and function
Bruxism � how to treatment plan and what type of success is expected
Splints � when to use and why, different types and their success
How to diagnose with confidence the TMD patients, which ones to treat and who to refer

A 'MUST ATTEND' FOR DENTISTS, LAB TECHNICIANS, DENTAL STUDENTS

For further Information and booking: www.cdseminars.com.au

26 Jul 2008, Melbourne: How to Benchmark your Dental Practice for Success

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

You will learn:

How to comfortably afford new dental technology, quality continuing education and meet your lifestyle and investment goals

The signs of a healthy dental practice. Find out the essential indicators that inform you whether or not your practice is on track and towards meeting goals

A method to ensure that you are not overspending and that you are adequately re-investing in your practice

How to take the ambiguity and angst out of determining when you can hire new staff and give pay rises with a proven financial model for hiring staff and salary reviews

How numbers will help protect you from making the most common (but not so obvious) mistakes when employing an assistant dentist or hygienist

Learn how to structure assistantships for success

That a hygienist can be 4 times more profitable than an assistant dentist. Learn how to scientifically determine: when to introduce a hygiene department; the best structure and how to maximise its value

Ways to take out the stress of running a practice by planning, budgeting and using cash flow forecasts, rather than being taken by surprise

Simple and effective goal attainment strategies that work

How to use numbers to make an informed decision about dental corporates

26 Jul 2008, Bowen Hills: Ultrasonics for Clinical Success In Periodontal Treatment

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This is an opportunity to explore in depth the value of ultrasonics in the treatment of periodontal disease. The small group creates a personal and safe learning environment that allows for great clinical discussions. The "hands-on" use of Magnetostrictive ultrasonic units with anatomical typodonts creates a stimulating environment that will challenge your clinical practices. The value of understanding how to use the equipment to it's fullest potential, ensuring the best ergonomic outcome for you - the clinician. A comparison of both hand instruments and supra and subgingival inserts is a unique opportunity in the pre-clinical setting.

28 Jul 2008, Sydney: Advanced Aesthetic Restorations

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Advance Aesthetic Restorations

Hands-on courses outline

Posterior Direct and Indirect Adhesive Restorations

The morning portion of this all day course will cover adhesive dentistry. This will contrast the advantages and disadvantages of self-etch versus total-etch techniques with both direct resins and laboratory fabricated restorations.

Dr. Poss will demonstrate a quick effective way to place a direct composite restoration that will be virtually undetectable in the mouth.

There will also be discussion on the indications of direct versus indirect restorations. This will include preparation designs of various laboratory restorations and a step-by-step sequence for cementation.

The hand-on session will consist of the participants preparing several direct restorations and placing a direct resin on a typodont. There will also be an opportunity to prepare an inlay, onlay and an all- ceramic crown. This will include placing provisionals utilizing several different types of resin cements. Don�t miss this information filled day that will give the clinician the confidence to implement this information immediately.

Learning objectives:

Understanding all aspects of adhesive dentistry
Layering of direct composite resins
Preparation design for indirect laboratory restorations
Cementation sequence for laboratory restorations

28 Jul 2008, Brisbane: Professor Ray Bertolotti - Some of dentistry's HOT TOPICS

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Join Professor Bertolotti as he reviews techniques and products that will increase quality and efficiency within your practice.

Topics include:

Porcelain Veneer Bonding

Colour correction simplified
Eliminate try-in �pastes� that contaminate
Efficiency in bonding � Reduce time & enhance quality
Learn the role of silanes in bonding to porcelain

New Single Step Bonding Agent vs. Multi Bottle Systems

Understanding self-etching primers
Incompatibility of bond / composite finally understood
Converting any bond to work compatibly with composites
Separate phosphoric etching contraindications
Cariostatic self etching primers
Permeable, supposedly �sealed dentine�

H&H Stringless Impression Technique

Eliminate need for string for subgingival impressions
Learn laboratory requirements

Is Total Caries Removal Necessary?

Remineralization mechanisms
The role of Ozone in Enhancing Remineralization
A review of Clinical Trials
Silver Fluoride, an Old Concept Recently Updated

Question & Answer Session

29 Jul 2008, Melbourne: Advanced Aesthetic Restorations

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Full day lecture outline

This full day lecture will cover all aspects of adhesive dentistry. This will include a quick efficient technique to place direct composites. Also indirect posterior restorations will be shown which will include preparation and cementation of various types of materials.

The afternoon session will cover anterior aesthetics. This will include the principles smiles design. Dr. Poss will show challenging anterior cases like large diastema closure as well as tetracycline cases. There will great detail spent on preparation and cementation of theses difficult cases. The clinician should leave with the knowledge and confidence to implement this type of dentistry immediately into their practice.

29 Jul 2008, Mackay: Professor Ray Bertolotti - Some of dentistry's HOT TOPICS

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Join Professor Bertolotti as he reviews techniques and products that will increase quality and efficiency within your practice.

Topics include:

Porcelain Veneer Bonding

Colour correction simplified
Eliminate try-in �pastes� that contaminate
Efficiency in bonding � Reduce time & enhance quality
Learn the role of silanes in bonding to porcelain

New Single Step Bonding Agent vs. Multi Bottle Systems

Understanding self-etching primers
Incompatibility of bond / composite finally understood
Converting any bond to work compatibly with composites
Separate phosphoric etching contraindications
Cariostatic self etching primers
Permeable, supposedly �sealed dentine�

H&H Stringless Impression Technique

Eliminate need for string for subgingival impressions
Learn laboratory requirements

Is Total Caries Removal Necessary?

Remineralization mechanisms
The role of Ozone in Enhancing Remineralization
A review of Clinical Trials
Silver Fluoride, an Old Concept Recently Updated

Question & Answer Session

30 Jul 2008, Glenelg: Advanced Aesthetic Restorations

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Advance Aesthetic Restorations

Hands-on courses outline

Posterior Direct and Indirect Adhesive Restorations

Dr. Poss will demonstrate a quick effective way to place a direct composite restoration that will be virtually undetectable in the mouth.

Learning objectives:

Understanding all aspects of adhesive dentistry
Layering of direct composite resins
Preparation design for indirect laboratory restorations
Cementation sequence for laboratory restorations

30 Jul 2008, Brisbane: MASTERS of DENTISTRY

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Speaking with a passionate, original and rapid- fire delivery, Dr Rasner challenges, inspires and shares the same principles and practices that he used and still uses to build and manage one of the top dental practices in the Untied Staes of America.

Predicated on the protocols and philosophy he has developed over the past 27 years, these easy-to-implement concepts and products enable new and seasoned practitioners of elective healthcare services to realise their dream of professional and financial fulfillment.

Riddled with staggering unemployment, failed businesses and a devastatingly bleak economy in 1999, Bridgeton was ranked by US Today as one of the most economically challenged areas in the United States. Despite this, Dr Rasner's practice remains one of the most productive private practices in the United States, grossing $3,600,000 annually on a 4-day working week.

31 Jul 2008, Cairns: Professor Ray Bertolotti - Some of Dentistry's HOT TOPICS

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Join Professor Bertolotti as he reviews techniques and products that will increase quality and efficiency within your practice.

Topics include:

Porcelain Veneer Bonding

Colour correction simplified
Eliminate try-in �pastes� that contaminate
Efficiency in bonding � Reduce time & enhance quality
Learn the role of silanes in bonding to porcelain

New Single Step Bonding Agent vs. Multi Bottle Systems

Understanding self-etching primers
Incompatibility of bond / composite finally understood
Converting any bond to work compatibly with composites
Separate phosphoric etching contraindications
Cariostatic self etching primers
Permeable, supposedly �sealed dentine�

H&H Stringless Impression Technique

Eliminate need for string for subgingival impressions
Learn laboratory requirements

Is Total Caries Removal Necessary?

Remineralization mechanisms
The role of Ozone in Enhancing Remineralization
A review of Clinical Trials
Silver Fluoride, an Old Concept Recently Updated

Question & Answer Session

01 Aug 2008, Port Melbourne: MAINTENANCE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF PERIIMPLANT DISEASE

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This hands- on course is designed for dentists and hygienists who treat and maintain patients with dental implants. The following aspects will be addressed:

The biology of healthy periimplant tissues
Aetiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of periimplant diseases.
Non- surgical, surgical and regenerative protocols for the treatment of periimplant diseases.

Hands- on exercises will include instrumentation for non- surgical debridement, surgical access and regenerative techniques. As this course focuses on the team approach, dentists are encouraged to invite their hygienist to attend.

01 Aug 2008, Melbourne: MASTERS OF DENTISTRY

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

01 Aug 2008, St Leonards: Microscopes in Dentistry

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This one day course provides those who are using a microscope or anyone who is considering a purchase, first hand experience, tips and techniques that will maximise your investment.

Each participant will have an operating microscope, gaining invaluable experience whilst completing a variety of exercises. You will learn the advantages of using a microscope for prosthodontic and restorative applications.

Presented by Dr Jim Ironside, a Sydney based prosthodontist and Dr Philip Tan, a Melbourne based prosthodontist with extensive overseas experience in microscope education, will guide you through hands-on clinical sessions to ensure you complete the course feeling confident in the use of the microscope.

Topics include:

Theory and back ground of microscopic dentistry
Advantages and disadvantages of vision and movement restriction
Achieving quick and correct focus
Viewing maxillary and mandibular arch using direct and reflective vision
The four handed approach and the role of the DA
Ergonomics for dentist and assistant
Tooth preparation and restoration plus instrument handling exercises

Cost: $1100 including GST

01 Aug 2008, Brisbane: Predictable Lifelike Aesthetic Restorations in Daily Practice

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Imperceptible Anterior Direct Composite Resin Restorations: This presentation focuses on the elements that allow the practitioner to predictably obtain highly direct esthetics restorations in daily practice. The presentation provides knowledge of enamel and dentine and how composite resins perform in replacing these natural tissues. A comprehensive review of modern composite resin systems will be discussed.

Step by step clincal protocols which include shade selection, cavity preparation for aesthetics and conservative dentistry, use of matrices, instrumentation and proper utilisation, layering composites to emulate dentine and enamel, hide margins and tooth-resin transitions, how to reproduce internal and external colourations, contouring, surface characterisation and polishing. Cases show Class IV's diastemas, direct resin veneers and treatment of discoloured teeth.

Everyday Posterior Direct Resin Composite Restorations: This section explains advantages, disadvantages, indications and contraindications of direct posterior composite restorations. Concepts of cavity preparation, bases and liners, layering, resin and polymerization, contouring and polishing.

Update on Dental Adhesives: A review of the aspects of adhesion, classification and explanation of various categories of adhesives, proper utilisation to obtain long term post-operative pain free restorations. Step by step adhesives procedures, common mistakes and how to avoid them.

This course is proudly sponsored by 3M ESPE

01 Aug 2008, South Melbourne: Starting with Implants: Implant Placement Program for Single Missing Teeth

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This one day Implant Placement Program is designed for new surgical users who possess basic surgical skills such as flap procedures and suturing techniques, but wish to expand their treatment capabilities to include placement of dental implants. When combined with an extended follow-up or mentor program, this is an intensive tutorial turning attendees into implant users.

Information will also be presented and materials will be provided for marketing implants and educating patients about the benefits of implants.

Program Content

Patient selection
Diagnosis and treatment planning
Fabrication of radiographic and surgical guides
Surgical principles � flap design, bone preparation, implant options, post-operative care
Single tooth replacement � anterior and posterior
Single stage implant placement
Immediate Function�
Introduction to NobelGuide�
Prosthetic options � screw-retained vs. cement-retained
Marketing implants in your practice

Hands-on Workshop

Implant placement on anatomic models

01 Aug 2008, Zetland,Sydney: The Nickel Titanium Revolution - Search for Excellence 2008

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Concepts associated with Endodontic instrumentation
Describing the crown down technique and its benefits
Discussing the instruments and equipment required during treatment
The importance of Endodontic diagnosis and case planning
How to integrate these concepts and instruments into your practice. The lecturers will describe the techniques they use in their personal practise of Endodontics including the use of FlexMaster and Mtwo
How the apex locator can benefit Endodontic treatment.
The status of current Endodontic obturation techniques

01 Aug 2008, Darling Harbour: An Introduction to Surgical & Restorative Implantology

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This 2 day hands-on workshop is aimed at clinicians with little or no experience in implant dentistry. It will introduce both surgical and restorative aspects of Dental Implantology using the ANKYLOS Implant System.

The following topics will be covered in detail:

1. Implant Components

Connection Design
The ANKYLOS System
Surgery Set-up
Impression copings
Tourque driver

2. Treatment Planning

Selling the implant treatment plan
Radiographs and surgical guides

3. Surgical Protocols

Knowing your limits

4. Fixture Level Impressions

Practical

5. The Transfer Jig

6. Seating of Abutments and Crowns

Practical

7. Cement Vs Screw Retained

8. Avoiding Common Pitfalls

01 Aug 2008, SYDNEY: Perspectives in Osteology

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Osteology is a term used to describe the scientific study of bones.

A subdiscipline of anthropology (US) archeology (EU), osteology is a detailed study of the structure of bones, skeletal elements, teeth, morphology, function, disease, pathology, the process of ossification, the resistance and hardness of bones.

In the context of oral health, an understanding of osteology provides the critical foundation towards developing optimal patient care � literally!

For the multi-disciplinary oral health care team providing patients with options from full mouth rehabilitation to single tooth replacement this unifying element is a key consideration in all treatment planning and maintenance program development.

The speakers presenting at the 'Perspectives in Osteology' symposium bring a wealth of experience from acknowledged methodology to the rapidly changing plethora of new innovations:

Professor Stefan Renvert, Sweden
Professor William Giannobile, USA
Professor Giulio Rasperini, Italy
Professor Richard Palmer, UK

We look forward to your participation in discussion to share their �Perspectives in Osteology�.

02 Aug 2008, Melbourne: Law Ethics and Legal Risk Management in Dentistry

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This two day interactive course on 2 August and 9 August 2008 is being conducted for dentists to improve their understanding of the law and risk management in a rapidly changing clinical practice environment. The course content covers the role of law in society and the profession, the legal system in the local jurisdiction, dental ethics, tort law, negligence, consent, statutory regulation, medico legal reports, dental records and hospital privileges.

02 Aug 2008, Double Bay: MASTERS OF DENTISTRY

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

06 Aug 2008, Hobart: ANATOMY ANAESTHESIA AND ANTIBIOTICS

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

ANATOMY ANAESTHESIA AND ANTIBIOTICS.

This seminar will provide an overview of the important anatomical structures which need to be respected when placing dental implants. The art of providing painless and effective local anaesthesia will be addressed. The seminar will also discuss the role of systematic antibiotics in oral surgery and implant dentsistry.

08 Aug 2008, Port Melbourne: IMPLANT RESTORATIONS IN THE EDENTULOUS JAW

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This is an advanced course addressing case selection and prosthetic treatment using overdentures or hybrid bridges for the rehabilitation of the edentulous jaw. Through a series of lectures and hands-on exercises participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to manage these edentulous cases using the Straumann® Dental Implant System.

Course Prerequisites: Experience in restorative implant dentistry.

08 Aug 2008, : Invisalign Accreditation

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

The Invisalign Accreditation is a Comprehensive full day, hands-on course designed for the entire dental team to learn how to use Invisalign.

After completing the Accreditation, attendees will:

* Understand, be able to identify and treat a wide range of Invisalign case types, including those that present the highest degree of predictability.

* Understand the Invisalign case submission process.

* Master all treatment planning and clinical skills necessary to effectively treat with Invisalign.

* Understand the full range of Invisalign's Clinical Support Resources designed specifically for the treating practitioner.

* Learn effective internal and external practice building programs.

* Understand how to use Invisalign's enhanced aesthetic product specifically designed to treat patients with their orthodontic needs.

Practitioners completing the Accreditation will receive a unique password and user-name which will enable them to submit Invisalign cases directly to Align Technology.

The Invisalign Accreditation course is not a course in orthodontics and prior orthodontic knowledge is advised.

08 Aug 2008, Auckland: Invisalign Accreditation

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

The Invisalign Accreditation is a Comprehensive full day, hands-on course designed for the entire dental team to learn how to use Invisalign.

After completing the Accreditation, attendees will:

* Understand, be able to identify and treat a wide range of Invisalign case types, including those that present the highest degree of predictability.

* Understand the Invisalign case submission process.

* Master all treatment planning and clinical skills necessary to effectively treat with Invisalign.

* Understand the full range of Invisalign's Clinical Support Resources designed specifically for the treating practitioner.

* Learn effective internal and external practice building programs.

* Understand how to use Invisalign's enhanced aesthetic product specifically designed to treat patients with their orthodontic needs.

Practitioners completing the Accreditation will receive a unique password and user-name which will enable them to submit Invisalign cases directly to Align Technology.

The Invisalign Accreditation course is not a course in orthodontics and prior orthodontic knowledge is advised.

08 Aug 2008, Chatswood: Level 1: Introduction to Implant Prosthetics & Procera®

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

Detailed instruction will be provided enabling the participant to successfully plan implant cases for single missing teeth. This program provides the foundation for successful case presentation and implementation of appropriate procedures.

Level 1 Program Content

Case selection and treatment planning
Patient management and case presentation
How to work with surgical clinicians and laboratories
Surgical guide design and fabrication
Procera® solutions on teeth and implants
Learn step-by-step laboratory and prosthetic procedures
Provisionalisation
Comprehensive hands-on workshop on anatomic models and actual componentry
Component knowledge
Participants have the opportunity to bring own cases for discussion and review with presenter

08 Aug 2008, Main Beach: 1st Australasian Dental Cone Beam Symposium

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This intensive 3-day course provides opportunities to establish, develop and expand your understanding and use of three dimensional CBCT data. After his enormously successful 2007 CBCT Lecture Series, Professor Scarfe, oral and maxillofacial radiologist, returns from the United States to provide participants with "best practices" in CB Imaging, centred around interpretation of images based on a thorough knowledge of anatomy and common pathologies.

He will be supported by Dr.Gavin Chapeiken, Head and Neck Medical Radiologist from Perth, who will address specific areas of diagnostic importance. In addition, the Symposium format provides optional special interest focus groups, presented by expert clinicians who will demonstrate task specific software applications of CBCT data in clinical dental practice.

08 Aug 2008, North Sydney: The Posterior Maxilla - Including Sinus Grafts

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This session encompasses the surgical approach to and treatment planning of the posterior maxilla, which includes sinus elevation and sinus surgery complications. A live surgical demonstration is included. Sinus labs will be undertaken prior to supervised surgery.

09 Aug 2008, Chatswood: Level 2: Prosthetic Implant Treatment � Partial & Fully Edentulous Jaws & Procera®

Thu, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +1100

This program builds on Level 1 Implant Prosthetics on single teeth to cover restoring partial and fully edentulous jaws. Every step and procedure will be reviewed from consultation to diagnostic work-up, prosthetic planning, surgical guide fabrication, provisionalisation, as well as the definitive restorative phase for all indications.

Level 2 Program Content

Case assessment and selection
Surgical management
Prosthetic options for partial and fully edentulous jaws
Latest innovations in Procera® products for teeth and implants
NobelGuide� concept � introduction to the 3D treatment planning software
Provisionalisation
Procera® Implant Bridge Titanium and Zirconia
Introduction to All-on-4
Solutions for creating temporary chairside restorations for single and multiple units
Hands-on prosthetic training with actual components and anatomical models