Australasia 2012 Programme

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List of Webcasts

Dr. Andreas Kurbad - Success Factors in All Ceramic and CAD/CAM Restorations — Preparation & Cementation


Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 07:00 PM EDT
IntroductionThis presentation will review the latest trends in restorative dentistry as well as the different all-ceramic materials. In particular, we will focus on the following topics:PreparationGuidelines for the preparation of all ceramic and CAD/CAM restorations.Preparation design for inlays an ...

Dr. Bill Robbins - Dento-Facial Diagnosis - Beyond Smile Design


Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 07:00 PM EST
Aesthetic dentistry can only be fun if it is predictable. Short cuts and “bullet-proof” techniques commonly do not result in this required level of predictability. In order to provide restorative in the aesthetic zone, we must first be able to complete a comprehensive aesthetic evaluatio ...

Dr. David M. Roessler - Sudden Impact - Are mini-implants for you and your patient?


Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 07:00 PM EST
Traditional implants provide an excellent solution for fixed replacement of missing teeth, whether single or multiple. However, they require that your patient has adequate bone and money (usually, more of one, means less of the other). Treatment planning can be complicated; surgical placement is oft ...

Prof. Laurence Walsh - Should lasers replace probes and scalers


Thursday, 2 August 2012, 06:45 PM
This lecture will examine whether there is now sufficient evidence to move from traditional approaches to use lasers to augment or replace traditional instrumentation in periodontology. It will provide a basis for understanding the current technology and its benefits for practitioners and patients.T ...

Prof. David John Manton - Molar incisor hypominera lisation - What is it, Why is it and What are we doing about it?


Thursday, 2 August 2012, 08:00 PM EST
Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) is a prevalent condition with more than one sixth of children affected in many diverse communities, with around 5% affected severely. The aetiological factors are still uncertain. The major physical defect of hypomineralised enamel is a decrease in hardness rel ...

Dr. Adam Rosenberg - Ridge Preservation: Techniques to Enhance Aesthetic Outcomes


Tuesday, 11 September 2012, 06:45 PM
Tooth extraction or loss of a tooth can often result in alveolar ridge resorption and soft tissue collapse. Preservation of bone and soft tissue height at the time of tooth extraction is an important procedure that can help with implant placement and ensure that proper restorative goals are met. Pro ...

Prof. Geoffrey Heithersay - Blurred clinical decisions - Root fracture management or implants?


Tuesday, 11 September 2012, 08:00 PM
Since the advent of implants, many teeth compromised by resorption, root perforations or root fractures have been considered by some clinicians to be preferably treated by extraction and implant therapy. While many factors must be considered when assessing a patient, such as general health and socio ...

Dr. Michael B. Miller - Taking the Mystery Out of Selecting Products, Materials, and Equipment — What You Need to Know BEFORE Using Them on Patients (AUS)


Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 08:00 PM EDT
This presentation will cover many of the latest and most valuable products, materials, and equipment that you can immediately put to use in your office. New products will be compared to the classic ones and unbiased recommendations for purchasing will be given. If you ever wonder whether all those n ...

Ms. Randi Goda - The Business of the Continuing Care Department


Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 07:00 PM EDT
A continuing care visit for maintenance of periodontal health should be a memorable and pleasant experience that has your patients saying “wow” and referring other patients. When implemented correctly, employing a hygienist can be four times more profitable than employing a dentist, and ...