Category 1

Day 2 - Monday 20/02/2023

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

07:45-08:15

Coffee and Registration

08:20-08:50

When to retreat root filled teeth?

Dr Pat Cleary

1)To critically examine (aspects of primary and re-root treatment of teeth

2)To identify, discuss, differentiate and to consider different treatment options in respect of a compromised endodontically treated teeth, including, inter alia, re-root treatment of teeth and their pitfalls

08:50–9:00

Question & Answers

09.05-09.35

The 3Cs (Consent, Competence and Compliance) in the practice of Dentistry

Prof. Albert Leung

1)To critically describe, reconcile and discuss the pertinent aspects of consent, competence, and compliance in the practice of dentistry

2)To describe and consider the requirements and to illustrate how effective consent, competence and compliance can be achieved in relation to the practice of dentistry

09.35-09.45

Question & Answers

09.45-10.00

Discussion

10.00-10.15

Break

10:15-10:45

Clinical photography: How to get the best pictures.

Dr P.J Byrne

1)To identify and discuss aspects of clinical photography

2)To identify and demonstrate how different set up and preparations to be effective in getting the best pictures out of clinical photography, particular in relation to delivering synergistic patient care

10:45-10:55

Question & Answers

11:00 -11:30

Interceptive ortho: fact or fiction?

Dr Joe Hennessy

1)To describe and identify indications for interceptive orthodontics in clinical practice

2)To critically examine and differentiate the diagnosis in relation to the above so that the identified clinical indications can and will lead to effective interceptive orthodontic management of the patient

11:30 -11:40

Question & Answers

11:40 -12:00

Discussion

12:00 -12:35

Lunch Break

Category 3 - Hands on

Day 2 - Monday 20/02/2023

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