Day 2 :
Keynote Forum
Baek Il Kim
Yonsei University, Republic of Korea
Keynote: New optical fluorescence technology for early detection of oral disease
Biography:
Baek Il Kim has completed his PhD in 2004 from Graduate School of Dentistry, Yonsei University and is Visiting Professor at the Department of Oral Biology Research Group, Melbourne University. He is Chairman of the Department of Preventive Dentistry and Public Oral Health and Vice Dean for Research Affairs in Yonsei University, College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea. He has been a Senior Member of European Organization for Caries Research and has published many articles in reputed journals.
Abstract:
The traditional paradigm of dentistry was a surgical model that visually detects late stage lesions and then removed them surgically. However, the new paradigm of dentistry suggests the detection of oral diseases in their earlier and the reversal of the early lesions by non-surgical approach. Over the past 20 years, there has been a significant development of technology to detect early dental caries and several devices already launched to dental market. Among these technologies, Quantitative Light Induced Fluorescence (QLF) conspicuously stands out among these devices. New QLF technology use quantitative visible light induced fluorescence system which can detect not only mineral loss of tooth but also the bacterial porphyrin induced fluorescence at high resolution. This system uses specific wavelength of blue visible light and special filter system for detection of fluorescence. This new technology can easily detect old dental biofilms and dental calculus by distinctive red fluorecence from reaction of bacterial porphyrin. This can also show and evaluate the minute changes in mineral contents from tooth enamel then suggest quantitative values for each lesion. Recently this technology has extended its area of clinical application to detect the tooth cracks and oral malodor. In this presentation, the fundamental concept of QLF and the possible clinical applications will be explained.
Keynote Forum
Bruce Forlong
New Zealand Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Association, New Zealand
Keynote: How to Build a Successful Practice by Developing a Profitable Client Acquisition Plan
Biography:
Bruce himself has over 50 years 'hands-on' experience in business, and was CEO of a multimillion-dollar company with a staff of 65. Recognising that every big business once started out as a small business Bruce founded the New Zealand National Business Institute and created the best practice "Business Builder" program.
Bruce has written a number of business and marketing manuals for the Professional practices of Lawyers, Accountants, Doctors and for Dentists he added a professional business education manual ‘How to Build a High Profit Dental Practice’
In 2009 a career change saw Bruce establish New Zealand’s largest Associate network of Professional Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Clinics and in 2011 he was appointed the first President of the "New Zealand Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Association"​ (NZCTWA) who are the self-regulatory trade group representing both Dentists and Non Dentists of the Appearance Enhancement Industry and is recognised by the NZ Ministry of Health. Realising that Non Dentist Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Practitioners would always be part of the Dental and Appearance Enhancement Landscape, New Zealand has taken an Integration approach that focuses upon Professional Training and Practitioner Registration.
Subsequently, Bruce together with input from Dental experts developed the NZCTWA Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Practitioner Training Program and Registered Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Practitioners scheme that is believed to be a World first. Today Bruce Forlong is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s foremost authorities for Cosmetic Teeth Whitening and is the Practitioner Training and Compliance Executive of New Zealand Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Association (NZCTWA).
He is also an authorised Practitioner trainer for the US based Beyond Dental & Health group, and he personally trains both Dentists & Non-Dentists who use their in-clinic teeth whitening systems including their new ultrasonic technology.
Abstract:
A Dental Professional can have the finest qualifications, wide experience, practice excellence, and provide a homely and inviting clinic; all on their own are professional and commendable, yet without an expanding Patient base none of these qualities will ever reach their potential without a profitable client acquisition plan.
It is no longer sufficient to set up your clinic, hang out your ‘shingle’ and expect clients to come knocking.
We now live in a very savvy age where people make informed choices based upon many channels of easy to acquire information and like most businesses Dental Practices are having to compete for clients. Furthermore, much of modern marketing is ‘discount’ and/or ‘special’ based which has in numerous cases conditioned many potential clients to shop about and buy professional services by price rather than value.
In this talk Bruce will be discussing some very practical methods you can use to acquire the right sort of clients for your practice and command an income worthy of your years of study.
Keynote Forum
Kulbhushan Joshi
New Zealand Teeth Whitening Association, New Zealand
Keynote: The latest revolution in cosmetic teeth whitening which is quickly becoming favourable across the world for dental practices and patients, and recognition of the New Zealand cosmetic teeth whitening association as an equivelent of the NZDA–Lovelysmiles teeth whitening & NZCTWA
Biography:
Kulbhushan Joshi is a sucessful entrepreneur in NZ and now across India. He is not only the brains behind Lovelysmiles unique formula which has changed how teeth whitening is perceived and performed by all, but is also a founding member of the New Zealand Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Association (NZCTWA), which has addressed the short comings in professionalism and training for nondental practitioners and taken them to a level of registration and recognition, and more importantly professionalism.
Abstract:
Cosmetic teeth whitening has been an area of great profitability for any dental practice. However it is an area in which many oral practitioners do not take full advantage due to the negative conotations around the processes to date. Lovelysmiles has revolutionised this with a new formula and system which addresses all the negatives and turns them on there flipside making it a very lucrative industry, and a very comfortable expereince for a patient. The New Zealand Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Association is the first body in the world of non dental and dental practitioners which has been recognised by the Ministry of Health, Environmental Protection Authority, Dental Council New Zealand as an equivalent of the New Zealand Dental Association. Will share how this organisation works together with oral health practioners bridging the gap of those who avoid dental clinics to bring professionalism to non dental practitioners.
- Major Sessions: Periodontics and Endodontics | Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Session Introduction
Chung Zei Yang
Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, Taiwan
Title: Periosteal tension releasing technique for flap advancement
Biography:
Chung Zei Yang is Attending Physician of Department of General Dentistry of Kaohsiung Armed Force General Hospital. He completed DDS from National Defense Medical Center and MS from Kaohsiung Medical University, School of Dentistry. He is Specialist of Academy of Perio-Prosthodontics, Taiwan. He has membership of Academy of Periodontology, Taiwan.
Abstract:
Flap advancement is a critical part of surgical procedures, such as guided bone regeneration, guided tissue regeneration and root coverage. By coronally positioning the flap, healing by primary intention can be achieved. Primary closure will protect the wound, prevent bacterial contamination and ensure a predictable outcome. Failure to attain tension-free closure will result in wound dehiscence, early membrane exposure and post-operative complications. This oral presentation focuses on periosteal tension releasing techniques addressed in recent articles about periosteal incising methods, including anatomical landmarks, surgical site assessments and summarizing the pros and cons of these techniques based on histology. Finally, several cases about flap advancement will be presented.
Biography:
Magdy K Hamam is currently working as a Professor and Head of Division Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences at College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Abstract:
This is an overview about stem cells. It includes legislative history, basics, sources, the difference between embryonic, adult stem cells & pluripotent cells. The review will touch the Obstacles, complications, & challenges, of stem cells applications. Tooth bioengineering & nanotechnology had modified the role of stem cells. The implications for dentistry includes Dental Pulp Stem Cells (DPSCs), Stem Cells from Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth (SHEDs), Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells (PDLSCs), Stem Cells from Apical Papillae (SCAP), Dental Follicle Progenitor Cells (DFPCs) and Bone Marrow Mesenchyme Stem Cells (BMMSC). Researchers have proved that teeth are good sources for human dental stem cells /progenitor cells. Finally in August 2009 at Tokyo University, researchers reported that Mouse tooth grown from stem cells in mouth.
Sanjeev Kunhappan
Government Dental College, India
Title: Non-surgical endodontic treatment of teeth associated with large periapical lesion: A case series
Biography:
Sanjeev Kunhappan has completed his BDS from Devi Ahilya University, Indore and MDS in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics from Ayush & Health Science University, Raipur, India. He is working as Lecturer in the Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Government Dental College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. He has published more than 10 papers in reputed journals and has been presenting scientific papers in various national conferences. His interest is mainly towards non-surgical endodontics.
Abstract:
A periapical lesion is formed within an area of existing apical periodontitis, the foci of infection being the degenerating pulpal tissues within the root canal system. This pulpal degeneration is caused by the microbes that enter the pulp chamber from oral cavity. These periapical lesion regresses as soon as the microbial etiology present within the root canal is removed by nonsurgical root canal therapy. Mere surgical removal of the periapical lesion, without proper root canal disinfection and three dimensional obturation is not sufficient for its complete healing. Non-surgical endodontic treatment using triple antibiotic paste (TAP) as intra-canal medicament to disinfect the root canal system followed by mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) for three dimensional obturation offers a high success rate in the healing of large periapical lesions. These clinical cases highlight the healing of large periapical lesions with conservative non-surgical endodontic treatment, followed-up over a period of 1-2 years.
Biography:
Ali Kazemi completed his Doctorate degree in General Dentistry from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry in Iran. He completed his Post-doctorate degree in Endodontics from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry in Iran. He is currently an Assistant Professor and Head of Specialty Section in Department of Endodontics Shahed University, School of Dentistry in Iran. He has published more than 5 articles which are searchable in PubMed Central. He has given more than 15 national and international lectures in the field of Endodontics.
Abstract:
Diagnosis and treatment planning in the cases of trauma is one of the emergencies that practitioners should be able to manage according to latest methods and guidelines. Trauma injuries almost happen in childhood and on the anterior teeth. An appropriate management has a great impact in patient’s quality of life. Trauma injuries can be harmful for teeth and their supportive structures. Examples of these injuries are crown fractures with or without pulp exposure with incidence of 0.9% to 13% and horizontal root fracture with incidence of 3% that effectively manage these conditions and probably has a great impact on long term prognosis of teeth. Variety of treatment options can be considered according to injury type, tooth developmental stage and patient’s age. In this presentation, diagnosis and treatment planning of crown fractures and horizontal root fracture will be discussed. Finally the treatment sequences, results and two years follow up of a case with complicated crown and horizontal root fracture and orthodontic force eruption will be reported.
Shraddha Rathi
Dr. Z A Dental College-Aligarh Muslim University, India
Title: Role of nanonutrients in well-being of elderly
Biography:
Shraddha Rathi is currently working as Assistant Professor at Department of Prosthodontics, Aligarh Muslim University. Her thrust areas are Geriatric Dentistry and Nanotechnology. Her sole aim of presenting this paper is to relate nanotechnology with nutrition amongst compromised population. She wishes to spread this message that with the correction of micro deficiencies one can improve the health of elderly magnificently.
Abstract:
During the aging process, physical frailty may develop. A more sedentary lifestyle consequently results in lower energy expenditure and poor dietary intakes are important contributors to the development of a suboptimal nutritional state or multiple micronutrient deficiencies. Nutritional needs of the older individuals are determined by health status; caloric requirements; the ability to digest food and personal food preferences. Such condition can be improved by food fortification, nutritional snacks, nutritional supplements, flexible portion sizes, flexible timing of meals and snacks. The tantalizing potential of nanotechnology is to fabricate and combine nanoscale approaches and building blocks to make useful tools and, ultimately, interventions for medical science, including nutritional science, at the scale of ∼1–100 nm. Specific applications of nanotechnology to date in food and nutrition include: Detection of food pathogens and spoilage microorganisms; enhancing nutrition quality of foods; and novel vehicles for nutrient delivery. By reducing the size of a particle at the nanoscale (10−9), the total surface area in a product is greatly increased. The greater the surface area, greater will be its biochemical reactivity. This results in much greater efficacy. This means that a nutrient in an aqueous formulation becomes readily available for utilization at the cellular and subcellular level with previously unobtainable levels of efficacy. Because of the increased bio-availability along with enhanced efficacy and reduced dosage, majority of essential nutrients and other beneficial chemicals can be combined and given as one or two dosages only. This will also improve the compliance by elderly individuals and thus in-turn improve their overall health & well-being.