Category 1

Day 4 - Wednesday 22/02/2023

Time: 7:30 am to 12: 35 pm

Time

Sessions/Topics

Speaker name & details

Session Objectives

By the end of each session participants are able to

07:45-08:15

Coffee and Registration

08:20-08:50

Radiographic diagnosis: getting from possible to probable.

Dr Andrew Bolas

1)To identify relevant pitfalls and limitations in radiographic diagnosis, particularly in relation to the limitations

2)To explore different options to optimise the diagnostic quality and outcome of dental radiographs, where applicable

08:50–9:00

Question & Answers

09.05-09.35

Prevention: primary home based and professional for the child.

Dr Dympna Daly

1)To discuss and explain the relevant optimal preventative treatment regime and protocol for the discerning patient and their parents

2)To demonstrate how effective home and professional prevention can be effected in a paediatric patient in the clinical practice of dentistry

09.35-09.45

Question & Answers

09.45-10.00

Discussion

10.00-10.15

Break

10:15-10:45

Practical Management of Sedation

Dr Peter Scarlett

1)To discuss and identify the pitfalls in respect of the practical management of sedation in clinical practice

2)To explain the techniques in the management of sedation with particular reference to their relevance to clinical dental practice

10:45-10:55

Question & Answers

11:00 -11:30

Orthodontic cases to avoid in general practice

Dr Joe Hennessy

1)To demonstrate and explore Orthodontic cases that should be avoided in general dental practice

2)To illustrate and discuss how these cases could and should be spotted early and the appropriate referral be made with an optimal outcome in mind

11:30 -11:40

Question & Answers

11:40 -12:00

Discussion

12:00 -12:35

Lunch Break

Category 3 - Hands on

Day 4 - Wednesday 22/02/2023 - 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