Day 3 - 21 Tuesday February 2023

Category 1

Day 3 - Tuesday 21/02/2023

Time: 7:30 am to 12: 35pm

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

Modern dental materials for general practice.

Prof. Chris Lynch

1)To identify and discuss the use of contemporary restorative dental materials in clinical practice

2)To examine the options, indications, pitfalls in which these materials can be used to optimize outcomes in general dental practice

08:50–9:00

Question & Answers

09.05-09.35

The role of the dentist in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

Dr Edward Cotter

1)To discuss and determine the diagnoses of OSA in clinical practice

2)To recognize and consider the modalities and limitations of intervention (appliance or non-appliance) in the treatment of OSA, including pitfalls and risk management

09.35-09.45

Question & Answers

09.45-10.00

Discussion

10.00-10.15

Break

10:15-10:45

Apexification, Apexogenesis and Revascularisation

Dr Pat Cleary

1)To define and describe aspects of apexification, apexogenesis and revascularisation in the clinical practice of endodontics

2)To critically recognize and investigate treatment interventions to result in effective apexification, apexogenesis and revascularisation in clinical practice, where indicated

10:45-10:55

Question & Answers

11:00 -11:30

MRONJ Update and Protocol

Prof. Gerry Kearns

1)To describe and define MRONJ, including an update on clinical practice pertaining to this

2)To explore and investigate treatment of MRONJ including a sound diagnosis and treatment protocol for effective and appropriate patient care, and to mitigate such risks for the patient

11:30 -11:40

Question & Answers

11:40 -12:00

Discussion

12:00 -12:35

Lunch Break

Category 3 - Hands on

Day 3 - Tuesday 21/02/2023

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