Pain – causes, remedies and relief CPD Date: Time: Venue: Format: RSVP by:
6 Scientific Hours
Full Day
Friday 18 October 2019
Fees (GST inclusive)
9:00am – 5:00pm Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Lindsay Hasset Room Brunton Avenue, Richmond VIC 3002 Lecture
ADA member
$440
ADA member – recent graduate
$240
Non-ADA member
$700
Non-ADA member – recent graduate
$320
Wednesday 9 October 2019
Neuro physiology: Overview of the transmission of pain Dr William Lee This presentation will outline the transmission of neuropathic pain. Specifically, imbalance in somatosensory signaling, alterations in ion channels and variability of the modulation of pain messages in the central nervous system.
Presenters Dr Ricky Kumar
Damaged nerves – how do nerves get damaged during dental treatment and how are they managed Dr Ricky Kumar Trigeminal nerves (mandibular and lingual nerves) are frequently damaged during dental / oral surgery causing significant morbidity for the patients. This session will allow to identify high risk situations for nerve damage and ways to avoid it. Medical and surgical management of nerve injury will also be discussed.
But is still hurts! What happens when it’s not the teeth? Diagnosis and management of non-odontogenic chronic pain Dr Michael Stubbs Content to be advised
Dr Michael Stubbs
Dr Daniel Felman
Taming the ‘Hot Pulp’ Dr Daniel Felman Achieving profound pulp anaesthesia for teeth with acutely symptomatic irreversible pulpitis can be challenging. We will explore the pathophysiology of pulpal pain and evidence-based strategies to assist in clinical management of these teeth.
Pain in the bones: An update on MRONJ Dr Lisa Crighton Medication-related osteonecrosis (MRONJ) is a debilitating condition, most commonly following a dental extraction in the elderly female osteoporotic patient. You will receive an update on the current recommendations and practices for treating patients exposed to anti-resorptive or anti-angiogenic agents. Plus, explore possible management regimes and outcomes.
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Dr Lisa Crighton