Primary Dentition Workshop Topics Professor Kerrod Hallett—MID approach to management of dental caries
Despite significant advances in our understanding of both the biological and sociobehavioural determinants of childhood diseases, early childhood caries (ECC) remains a significant health issue for many preschool children. ECC is often well established in the first few years of life and is generally the result of poor diet and inappropriate infant feeding practice. A conceptual model for ECC as a disease of lifestyle rather than a disease of the teeth in isolation will be proposed. Effective management strategies require both parental understanding and professional risk analysis in the home setting combined with traditional preventive measures such as remineralisation and antimicrobial therapies. Dr Narisha Chawla –Pulpotomy and Pulpectomy
Proximal carious lesions in primary molars are difficult to detect in the early stages; often the first sign is cavitation. Histological studies have shown that by this stage, pulpal inflammatory changes are likely present, particularly in first primary molars. This often necessitates pulp treatment. A comprehensive clinical examination and diagnostic radiographs, along with thorough history-taking from the parent and the child, can help to determine the status of the pulp and thus the most appropriate treatment. The aim of pulp therapy in the primary dentition is to retain the tooth until exfoliation. Once decision is made to retain the tooth, the options for pulp treatment include pulpotomy and pulpectomy. Dr Mala Desai—Stainless Steel Crowns
Stainless steel crowns may be indicated as an interim restorative treatment option in permanent molars where there has been significant breakdown of the crown and pulpal sensitivity e.g. hypoplastic first permanent molars. The procedure is more complex than for primary crowns but the results are again reliable and predictable. Case selection through appropriate diagnosis is essential to the long term success of the procedures. In this practical and informative program, participants will be exposed to a background on the types of stainless steel crowns as well as indications and clinical techniques for the placement of stainless steel crowns. Hands on experience in restorative techniques involving placement of stainless steel crowns on replica teeth will be a key component in the course.
Learning Objectives
Appropriate diagnosis
Correct placement of stainless steel crowns
Predictable restorative options
DATE Friday 20 March 2015 TIME 9:00 am—5:00 pm VENUE Straumann Training Centre Port Melbourne PRESENTERS Professor Kerrod Hallett Dr Narisha Chawla Dr Mala Desai CPD 6 Scientific Hours FORMAT Lecture and workshop
ADAVB Member Non Member
FEES $990 $1,800
LIMITED TO 12 RSVP by Friday 13 March 2015
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