RADISSON HOTEL GALWAY
APRIL 21-23, 2016
1 Save money
So many services you buy will be less expensive, including substantial savings on your professional indemnity costs
2 Strength in numbers
Over 85% of dentists are members: that’s what makes us stronger
3 Networking
The social side of the IDA is great and it‘s very important to members Friendship is an integral part of membership
4 Education and science
We offer IDA members a wealth of hands-on, practical courses, lectures and free access to our branch meetings, plus significant discounts for our Annual Conference and other scientific meetings
5 Professional solidarity
Membership of the Association also means membership of the Irish Dental Union, the trade union for dentists, which allows us to defend and represent dentists on important issues
6 Wise advice
The IDA provides professional advice at no charge to members on HR, employment and practice management issues on a daily basis
7 Mentoring
If you are new to the profession, you can avail of the IDA mentoring service – and if you are experienced, you can volunteer your services
8 Dental Complaints Resolution Service
Everyone encounters complaints If you can’t resolve it, the DCRS will help –and there’s no charge for members
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Making your voice heard
We are committed to advocacy on behalf of the profession and your patients by working closely with other stakeholders committed to promoting better oral health
10 Continuous learning
We offer exclusive access to membersonly CPD We also offer members access to our new learning management system to book and record your CPD online
Dear Colleague
Welcome to Galway 2016.
The Annual Conference goes west in 2016 and back to the ever-popular city of Galway. The Conference will take place from Thursday to Saturday, April 21-23, at the Radisson Hotel, and will feature a host of national and international speakers.
The theme of this year’s event is ‘Dentistry into the Future’. The scientific programme will highlight many new and emerging ideas within dentistry, and there will be much discussion on how dentistry will look in the next five to ten years. I look forward to hearing world-class speakers from far and near covering areas of significant interest to you and your dental team.
I am particularly pleased to welcome such well-known speakers as Dr Charles Goodacre (USA), Dr Pat Cleary (IRL), Professor Tara Renton (UK), Dr Bob Genco (USA), Dr Patrick Palacci (France), Dr James Mah (USA), and Professor Mike Lewis (UK). We are also fortunate to have well-known Irish speakers who have been invited to present to us because of their proven track record in delivering high-quality research and clinically relevant presentations.
Our pre-conference courses represent a great opportunity to improve our clinical skills with courses from Dr Charles Goodacre (restorative dentistry), Dr Pat Cleary (endodontics) and Dr Paddy Crotty (composites). This year we have introduced a dedicated practice course for the dental team. This course is divided into short modules, including infection control, equipment maintenance, medical emergencies and radiology.
I am particularly delighted to have the world-renowned explorer and writer Tim Severin speak to us about a journey into the new world. CyberPsychologist Professor Mary Aiken, whose work spawned an international TV series, will stimulate us with a presentation on the virtual world.
As every year, the dental trade show will showcase new and advanced products, equipment and technology from the dental industry. All members of the dental team will have the opportunity to discuss these new products and services with our trade colleagues.
As the IDA is the leading provider of CPD in Ireland, all lectures, presentations and workshops will be CPD certified.
Our social programme will include our annual golf competition, our 5K fun run, and the highlight of the conference is our Annual Dinner, which takes place on Friday, April 22.
A busy, vibrant and exciting city, Galway offers visitors the very best in hospitality to create the ideal location and atmosphere for our 2016 Conference. Be sure to put the dates in your diary now –April 21-23, 2016.
I am really looking forward to seeing you at ‘Dentistry into the Future’.
A Chara,
Fáilte go Gaillimh 2016. Téann an Comhdháil Náisiúnta siar i 2016, thar nais go dtí Cathair na dTreabh – Gaillimh. Beidh an Chomhdháil ar siúl ón nDéardaoin, 21 –Satharn 23 Aibreán ag Óstán Radisson sa chathair agus beidh roinnt mhaith cainteoirí náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta i láthair.
‘Sé an téama atá ann i mbliana ná ‘Fiaclóireacht atá amach romhainn’. Beidh an clár eolaíochta ag cur béim ar smaointe nua sa tsaol fiaclóireachta agus roinnt díospóireachta le closaint ar conas mar a bheidh an saol fiaclóireachta thar thréimhse cúig go deich mbliana romhainn. Táim ag súil go mór le cainteoirí cáiliúla atá aitheanta ar fud an domhain a chlosaint. Beidh a léachtaí ag clúdach rudaí suimiúla duitse agus dod’ fhoireann oibre.
Tá ríméad orm fáilte Uí Cheallaigh a chur roimh an Dr Charles Goodacre (SAM), an Dr Pat Cleary, an tOllamh Tara Renton (An Ríocht Aontaithe), an Dr Bob Grenco (SAM), an Dr Patrick Palacci (An Fhrainc), an Dr James Mah (SAM), agus an tOllamh Mike Lewis (An Ríocht Aontaithe). Tá seans Dé linn go bhfuil cainteoirí cáiliúla as ár dtír féin a bhfuair cuireadh chun cainte toisc clú is cáil a bheith orthu ina gcuid taighde agus a dtaispeántaisí oiriúnacha.
Tugann na cúrsaí roimh an chomhdháil an tseans dúinn ár scileanna ficalóireachta a fheabhsú le cúrsaí ón Dr Charles Goodacre (fiaclóireacht athtógála), an Dr Pat Cleary(fiaclóireacht laistigh des na fiacla) is an Dr Paddy Crotty (líontí bána). I mbliana tá cúrsa don fhoireann fiaclóireachta, dírithe ar shláinte is sábháltachta, smacht ar fridíní, cothabháil trealaimh, fadhbanna sláinte éigeandála agus an raideolaíocht.
Táim thar a bheith áthasach fáilte a chur roimh Tim Severin an taiscéalaí agus scríobhnóir cáiliúl, a bheidh ag cur síos ar a thuras ó Chuas an Bhodaigh i nGaeltacht Chorca Dhuibhne in Iarthar Chiarraí siar go dtí an tOileán úr. Beidh an tOllamh Mary Aiken, siceolaí (ar-líne) i láthair. Spreag a cuid oibre sraith theilifíse idirnáisiúnta agus músclóidh sí ár misneach le taispeántas ar an ndomhan neamh-fhíreannach.
Mar is gnáth beidh an taispeántas trealaimh fiaclóireachta ag cur táirgí nua, trealamh nua agus teicneolaíocht nua ós ár gcomhair. Beidh fuíollach ama ag gach duine na táirgí agus na seirbhísí seo a chíoradh lenár gcairde ós na comhlachtaí éagsúla.
Beidh poinntí don fhorbairt proifisiúnta leanúnach ar fáilt do gach léacht, taispeántas agus ceardlann.
Inár gclár sóisialta; beidh an comórtas gailf bliantiúl, an rás 5 ciliméadair agus buaicphointe na comhdhála – an dinnéar bliantiúl a bheidh ar siúl ar an Aoine, 22 Aibreán.
Tá Cathair na dTreabh gnóthach, beomhar agus spleodrach agus tá fíorfháilte le fáilt ann. ‘Sí an suíomh seo a thugann an taitmaisféar oiriúnach don chomhdháil dúinn i 2016. Bí cinnte na dátaí a chur id’ dhialann anois –Aibreán 21-23, 2016.
Táim ag súil go mór sibh a fheiscint ag ‘Fiaclóireacht atá amach Romhainn’. Dr PJ Byrne, President Elect
AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Irish Dental Association and also the Irish Dental Union will take place at 6 00pm on Thursday, April 21, 2016, in the Inis Mór Suite All members are urged to attend this important meeting
REGISTRATION
All delegates must register before attending any of the Conference sessions Those who don’t register will not be granted access We ask that you don’t bring children to the event as they will not be allowed access
Attendance at the Trade Show is strictly for registered delegates only
CONFERENCE BADGES (No badge – no entry)
Conference badges must be worn to gain admittance to any of the scientific sessions and Trade Show Your co-operation would be appreciated
INFORMATION DESK
An information desk is located in the Conference Centre to deal with any queries you may have
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
Sessions have been approved for continuing professional development (CPD) points
Forms will be available for each morning and afternoon session at the accreditation desk in the Conference registration area For each morning/afternoon session you attend, a separate form must be signed and must include your accreditation number (Dental Council Registration Number)
It is the responsibility of each dentist to keep a record of his/her CPD points annually
ANNUAL DINNER
The Annual President’s Dinner Dance will take place on Friday, April 22 Dress code is black tie Tickets can be booked by contacting IDA House (Tickets cannot be guaranteed after Wednesday, April 20 )
COURTESY
Please ensure that noise is kept to a minimum around the conference area during scientific sessions, so as not to disturb those attending the session
MOBILE PHONES
Use of mobile phones is not permitted in the conference area Please ensure that all phones are turned to silent during lectures
This year instead of holding separate sessions for nurses and hygienists, all members of the dental team are welcome to attend all sessions on Friday and Saturday
WHICH TREATMENT IS BEST? Dr Charles Goodacre
Full-day lecture in two parts, morning and afternoon – 9.30am-5.30pm
Morning: Tooth retention through root canal treatment or tooth replacement using implants or fixed partial dentures: which treatment is best?
This presentation will discuss the scientific and clinical factors used to determine whether a tooth should be replaced through root canal treatment or be extracted and replaced with a dental implant or a conventional fixed partial denture
Objectives:
Following this presentation, attendees will be able to:
1 Identify the factors that should be considered when determining whether to perform root canal treatment or extract a tooth and place an implant or fixed partial denture
2 Compare the clinical survival rates of each treatment modality
3 Compare root canal treatment and dental implants based on biologic factors, associated procedures required, cost, aesthetics, and psychosocial factors
Afternoon: The most critical factors related to the restoration of endodontically treated teeth
The restoration of endodontically treated teeth requires a knowledge of contemporary science, techniques and materials This presentation will answer the most pertinent questions related to the evidence-based restoration of endodontically treated teeth
Objectives:
Following this presentation, attendees will be able to:
1 Identify which endodontically treated teeth benefit from crowns
2 Explain what a post and core does and does not do
3 Establish optimal post length
4 Choose the correct post diameter
5 Design an appropriate ferrule
6 Describe the instrumentation that promotes success
7 Summarise the benefits and limitations of new post materials
ANTERIOR COMPOSITES Dr Paddy Crotty
Full-day hands-on course – 9.30am-5.30pm
This course is designed to teach a predictable technique for restoring anterior teeth Attendees will complete a large anterior restoration, allowing them to explore the techniques necessary for a successful aesthetic restoration The background knowledge for successful bonding, simple composite layering and professional finish will be covered in an easy to understand format Related procedures such as class vs composite veneers, fibre splints and composite reinforcement will be discussed Each attendee will have the chance to characterise their tooth to their desired complexity under an experienced and watchful eye
Learning objectives:
1 To understand the background science behind the technique
2 To understand the concept of colour and colour generation
3 To learn how to prep teeth and manipulate the composite in order to generate a sound, durable restoration
4 To be able to trim, shape and polish to a tooth-like professional finish
ENDODONTIC CANAL PREPARATION: WAVEONE GOLD
Half-day hands-on course – 9.30am-1.00pm or 2.00pm-5.30pm
There are a staggering number of mechanical systems available for endodontic canal preparation
Dr Pat Cleary
Since the advent of NiTi, each new generation of shaping files has been launched with optimism for greater success Dr Cleary will describe a state-of-the-ar t file system that utilises the most proven design features from the past, coupled with the most recent technological advances currently available This presentation will focus on the WaveOne GOLD Single-File technique utilised to clinically improve safety, efficiency and simplicity when shaping canals Emphasis will be placed on creating minimally invasive shapes that promote 3D disinfection and filling root canal systems
Course objectives:
At conclusion, participants should be able to:
1 Understand the mechanical and biological objectives for preparing canals
2 Identify the design features associated with each generation of shaping files
3 List the advantages of utilising reciprocating shaping files
PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE IN THE DENTAL
SETTING
THURSDAY APRIL 21
There has been a significant increase in how regulatory bodies with responsibilities for general healthcare settings are impacting on dental practice Standards set by organisations such as HIQA, the Office of Radiological Protection (EPA), the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, etc , cannot be disregarded by general practitioners, as many regulators have the power of inspection These half-day workshops will deal with the most frequently asked compliance queries that have been received by IDA House in recent months
WORKSHOP 1: COMPLIANCE WORKSHOP – MORNING OR AFTERNOON
Half-day course – 9.30am-12.30pm or 2.00pm-5.00pm
A: Infection prevention and control
Dr Nick Armstrong, Dr Jane Renehan and Ms Siobhan Carrigan
Since April 2015, a new Code of Practice in Infection Prevention and Control by the Irish Dental Council has been in place With this in mind, the IDA is offering practical hands-on infection control workshops for all dental team members
With support from Henry Schein, a full decontamination unit will be in situ and delegates will be walked through the entire process A detailed explanation will be provided of good practice in equipment layout in the decontamination area, with guidance on testing and essential documentation, all linked with the new Code There will also be an opportunity to ask questions on specific areas of concern It is the responsibility of all dental practitioners to ensure that their dental surgery is compliant with the new Code of Practice
B: Water quality including amalgam separators
Ms Fiona Heavey
With the support of DMI, the second workshop will cover water quality Dental unit waterlines must be maintained regularly to deliver water of an optimal microbiologic quality The source and quality of water being used in dental practices must be monitored and procedures put in place to prove that regular checking is carried out In addition, there are requirements on dental practices to ensure that waste water leaving the premises meets certain criteria, most especially with respect to the use of amalgam separators
C: Oral radiology
Dr Brendan Fanning
Intra-oral radiography
1 Correct use of film/sensor holder with paralleling technique for intra-oral dental radiography
2 Dose reduction with rectangular collimation
3 Use of thyroid protection
Panoramic radiography
1 Correct positioning of the patient
2 Use of laser lines to focus the image
4 Interpreting the image
5 Fault finding and reject analysis
3 Instructions to the patient to maximise potential for a good image
Synopsis: This workshop will cover most aspects of the clinical audit Technique selection and x-ray equipment will be covered, with a hands-on demonstration of the paralleling technique in intra-oral radiology and correct positioning for dental panoramic radiology Dose optimisation will be discussed
The workshop will also incorporate image quality, image interpretation and training
Learning objectives: The attendee will be able to identify common faults in x-ray images and improve their diagnostic yield by using correct positioning of film/sensor and patient The patient dose will be optimised
WORKSHOP 2: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES – MORNING OR AFTERNOON
Half-day course – 9.30am-1.00pm or 2.00pm-5.30pm
Recognition and management of medical emergencies in the dental practice
This workshop is designed to update dental professionals on how to manage patients presenting with a medical/cardiac emergency while awaiting the ambulance service It will address what medical emergency drugs are required and how these drugs are prepared and administered Delivery will be provided through an interactive lecture and small group simulations/scenarios using a ‘hands-on’ approach addressing: choking; asthma; myocardial infarction; hypoglycaemia; seizure; and, anaphylaxis
On completion, par ticipants will be able to:
1 Demonstrate recognition, assessment and treatment of the ‘unwell’ patient using a structured A, B, C, D, E approach
2 Recognise and manage medical emergencies in the dental practice
3 Demonstrate indication/contraindication, preparation and administration of emergency drugs – oxygen, Ventolin, GTN, aspirin, Glucagon, Hypostop, Diazepam and adrenaline
4 Demonstrate awareness of legal, ethical and professional duty of care
6.00pm IDU Annual General Meeting followed by IDA Annual General Meeting
Followed by trade show opening par ty
PROGRAMME 1
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Charles Goodacre
Patrick Palacci
Marielle
Anne
Brian
Frank
Mike Lewis
Charles Goodacre
