Following the successful formula delivered in Christchurch the scientific program will be lead by internationally renowned keynote speakers complemented by local Australian and New Zealand presenters who will provide you with cutting edge information on technical and biological aspects of endodontology making this conference the Southern Hemisphere’s premier Endodontic meeting for 2012.
To view the biographies of the speakers please click here.
CPD Points
Attending this conference will allow you to claim CPD points for the hours you have attend. A Certificate of Attendance will be issued at the conclusion of the conference for you to use to claim your points. The hours that will be applicable for your application are as follows:
Full Delegate – 18 hours
Day Only (Thursday) – 7.5 hours
Day Only (Friday) – 6.5 hours
Day Only (Saturday) – 4 hours
NZDA Disclaimer
NZDA course accreditation does not imply promotion or endorsement of the contents of any course. Attendees need to use professional judgment to assess the validity and usefulness of techniques, materials or therapeutic products to their own practice.
Sponsored Breakfast Session
Date: Thursday June 21, 2012
Time: 0700 – 0800
Room: Arena 2
Inclusions: Open to all registered delegates and a light breakfast will be served by OzDent
Breakfast Session Title:
Better methods and materials for endodontics: from concept to clinic, from idea to innovation.
Synopsis:
Efficient effective biomechanical preparation of the root canal system remains a significant challenge in clinical endodontics. To enhance quality control of biomechanical preparation of the root canal, light-induced fluorescence technology with special diffusers for lateral emission has been utilized. This approach allows real-time diagnosis of bacterial in infection in various parts of the root canal system. Laser-generated shockwaves, and laser-induced photo-thermal and photodynamic technologies likewise hold the promise of higher quality debridement and disinfection, particularly in terms of removal of smear layer created from hand or rotary files. Combining detection and ablation into the one system is a goal of current research into simplifying endodontic protocols. Recent research has disclosed the chemical mechanisms which underpin discolouration attributed to the epoxy resin sealer AH26 and the medicament LEDERMIX® paste. There is a consistent pattern of laboratory and clinical evidence for black discolouration originating from the radiopaque agent used in the sealer, whereas for LEDERMIX®, oxidation and photo-oxidation mechanisms are at play. Based on this information, modified and alternative formulations for both products have been developed, to reduce concerns regarding iatrogenic staining of non-vital teeth. Such changes in formulation open the way for additional therapeutic actions, including enhanced antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actions of medicaments, as well as obturants based on alternative chemistry. Some elements of this core technology can also be applied to calcium hydroxide materials as medicaments or bulk obturants, with promising results from leakage studies of the former. This lecture will provide an overview of these recent developments in endodontic materials and equipment, and summarize the evidence base for these which has been developed from research work conducted in Brisbane.
Biography:
Laurence Walsh is a specialist in special needs dentistry. He holds a personal chair in dental science at the University of Queensland and has been the research program leader in E3 (Efficient Effective Endodontics) at the UQ School of Dentistry for the past decade. Laurence is known internationally for his work in developing and assessing new dental technologies and materials. He is the author of over 300 publications and is co-inventor of 8 families of patented technologies for clinical dentistry. He has lectured extensively at the international level.
