Day 1 - 19 Sunday February 2023

Category 1

Day 1 – Sunday 19/02/2023

Time: 7:30 am to 12: 35 pm

Time

Sessions/Topics

Speaker Name

Session Objectives

By the end of each session participants are able to

07:30-08:00

Coffee and Registration

08:00-08:15

Official Opening

Professor Albert Leung, Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, RCSI

Dr Khalifa Al Ansari, A/Chairman of Dental Services, HMC

08:20-08:50

Enhancing radiology techniques in general dental practice.

Dr Andrew Bolas

1)To critically identify, describe, define and explain radiographic techniques as an effective and necessary diagnostic tool in general dental practice.

2)To describe and apply a “smart” approach to enhance the effectiveness of the different radiographic techniques deployed in general dental practice

08:50–9:00

Question & Answers

09.05-09.35

Where should the teeth be?

Dr Edward Cotter

 1)To discuss the different aspects of the prosthodontic replacement and restoration of teeth

2)To identify the various factors in determining the restoration and missing teeth, in particular relation to the choice of techniques, preparations, materials, general and local factors which will affect where the teeth should be when missing teeth are to be replaced

09.35-09.45

Question & Answers

09.45-10.00

Discussion

10.00-10.15

Break

10:15-10:45

Surgical extractions. When to treat and when to refer.

Dr Kate Farrell

1)To critically identify and describe and recall aspects of the surgical extraction of teeth

2)To discuss the factors involved and how cases can be assessed and considered, particularly when surgical extractions should be referred of treated

10:45-10:55

Question & Answers

11:00 -11:30

Perfect composites. Is it possible?

Prof. Chris Lynch

1)To describe and investigate the material aspects of composite restorations

2)To identify, demonstrate and discuss the different clinical pointers to facilitate optimal execution to achieve as best of possible, the best composite restorations in clinical practice

11:30 -11:40

Question & Answers

11:40 -12:00

Discussion

12:00 -12:35

Lunch Break

Category 3 - Hands on

Day 1 – Sunday 19/02/2023 

Time: 12.35- 02.45 pm Duration: 20 min /Session

Sessions/Topics

Speaker Name

Session Objectives

By the end of each session participants are able to

1. Setting the 6 front teeth

Dr. Edward Cotter

To describe, arrange and practice the setting up of upper anterior teeth in an articulated model be shown

2. How to place a fixed retainer

Dr Joe Hennessy

To describe, arrange and practice the construction of an intra-oral fixed retainer

3. Dental Photography

Dr. P.J. Byrne

To identify, explain and practice practical dental photography

4. Radiographic techniques

Dr. Andrew Bolas

To recognize, locate and apply some intra-oral radiographic techniques by using simulated models to facilitate the correct placement of intra-oral films with film-holders

5. Making great alginate impressions for study models

Prof. Chris Lynch

To arrange, select and practice the technique to facilitate taking a good alginate impression by selecting the most appropriate trays, mixing, loading and manipulating the alginate materials against the appropriate dental hard and soft tissues

6. Suturing made simple 1

Prof. Gerry Kearns

To select, indicate and practice aspects of suturing

7. Suturing made simple 2

Dr Kate Farrell

To select, indicate and practice aspects of suturing

8. Using rotary instruments in endodontics

Dr Pat Cleary

To select, clarify and practice the practical use of rotary instrument in endodontics

9. Rubber dam technique 1

Prof John Walsh

To describe, locate and practice the use of rubber dam in the isolation to teeth

10. Rubber dam technique 2

Dr Dympna Daly/

Dr Kathy Harley

To describe, locate and practice the use of rubber dam in the isolation of teeth particularly in the context of Paediatric Dentistry

11. Managing the airway

Dr Peter Scarlett

To recognize, describe and practice the practical airway management in clinical practice using manikins by simulating airway securement to maintain effective breathing and ventilation to sustain life of the patient in question