A SPECIAL EVENT
Paedodontics Update 2024 offers oral health practitioners a comprehensive update in the field of paediatric dentistry. Six experts combine to present PU2024 in fine surroundings at the five star Brisbane Stamford Plaza Hotel in late August. The oral health of children takes centre stage and a diverse range of topics will be covered at this exhilarating event. Paedodontics Update 2024 is an event not to be missed.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
With over 50 events having been staged by the Queensland Dental Group over the past many years, our underlying philosophies remain strong. Leading experts in fine surroundings and importantly without any sponsors are the key to a great event. This sets us apart and makes our events a very unique experience within the Australasia region. We remain focused in offering our speakers a level playing field. No sponsors means no bias and allows each of the leading experts to provide their opinions, views and preferences without any overshadowing bias. Dental CE, the way it’s meant to be.
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AN EXCEPTIONAL EVENT AWAITSPAEDODONTICS UPDATE 2024
FRIDAY 23 AUGUST
Paedodontics Update 2024 sees leading experts combine to discuss the management of Early Childhood Caries, Behaviour Management, Traumatic Crown Fractures, Vital Pulp Therapy, Zirconia Crowns, Hall Crowns, Silver Diamine Fluoride, the General and Oral Health axis, Autism in practice, timing of orthodontic interventions and more.
Six leading experts combine to present the event in the fine surroundings of the Brisbane Stamford Plaza Hotel. Reserve your spot for this Paediatric Dentistry Masterclass.
Leading ExpertsDental CE the way it's meant to be
PROF BILL KAHLER
PROFESSOR BILL KAHLER maintains a full-time Endodontic practice and is a Clinical Professor at the University of Sydney. He is a Board member and Treasurer of the International Association of Dental Traumatology. Bill has published 80 papers in international dental, material science and engineering journals. Bill is a contributing author for 6 book chapters on endodontic outcomes, vital pulp therapy, and dental trauma, including the iconic North American and European texts, “Pathways of the Pulp” and the “Textbook and Color Atlas of Traumatic Injuries to the Teeth”.
DR SUE TAJI
DR SUE TAJI maintains a private paediatric dental specialist practice in the Brisbane CBD and various suburban locations, with her particular interests being the management of early childhood caries, MIH, dental trauma, medically compromised patients and those with special needs. Having assisted many paediatric patients with special needs and autism throughout her career, Sue undertook further studies in 2022 at Griffith University, completing a Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies. Completing numerous research projects during her career, she has published in national and international journals and has authored and co-authored textbook chapters on paediatric dental aspects. Sue has served as Federal President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry (ANZSPD) from 2018 to 2020 and previous to this as Federal Vice President from 2015-2018.
DR FAYE GOODYEAR
DR FAYE GOODYEAR is an Orthodontist with a specialist practice in Toowong. She graduated from Guy’s Hospital in 1998 and then returned to complete her Masters degree in Orthodontics which she completed in 2005 prior to emigrating to Australia later that year. She also holds a honours degree in Psychology from the University of London. She is a past president of the Australian Society of Orthodontics Queensland branch and is a member of the Australian Orthodontic Society, The British Orthodontic Society and the European Orthodontic Society. She worked in the public sector for 10 years prior to taking over the sole ownership of her private practice. She has also taught Orthodontics to undergraduates at the University of Queensland. She is married with two children and in her spare time she cycles competitively.
DR DANIEL ANDREASEN-COCKER
DR DANIEL ANDREASEN-COCKER is head of paediatric dentistry at The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and lecturer at The University of Melbourne. Dan completed his general dental training in 2006 at the University of Western Australia and his specialist training in paediatric dentistry in 2014 at University of Melbourne. Dan has worked in both public and private practice as both a general dentist and specialist. As head of paediatric dentistry Dan is heavily involved in the clinical teaching of specialists in training for paediatric dentistry. His major work projects are reducing preventable hospitalisations, improving the clinical environment for children and effective pre appointment preparation.
DR ANNETTA TSANG
DR ANNETTA TSANG has postgraduate qualifications in paediatric dentistry, higher education, pain management, and disability studies. As a specialist paediatric dentist, Annetta has experience in private practice, public service, and hospital, industry, and university settings. She has over 40 publications, and is an academic editor, a managing editor of the Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia journal, a journal reviewer for the European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, and an external examiner for The University of Queensland. She also contributes to the medical program at Bond University. A recipient of university and national teaching awards, Annetta has a keen interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning. She recently collaborated in a global project led by Ravensbourne University on Inclusive Learning Design in Higher Education. Passionate about children’s health and well-being, and dental and medical education, Annetta and her international colleagues co-founded the Oral Health Action Network, a Boston University-affiliated collective that aims to empower and support underserved communities in improving oral health and well-being through advocacy, capacity-building, education, and research.
DR STEVEN KAZOULLIS
DR STEVEN KAZOULLIS graduated in dentistry from the University of Queensland. He worked in private practice for over ten years prior to formalising his interest in Paediatric Dentistry again at the University of Queensland in 2005. Since then he has had extensive experience in both private and public practice and was discipline lead for Paediatric Dentistry at UQ from 2013 to 2014. In the past twenty years he has published papers on dental erosion, developmental enamel defects, dental trauma and other dental topics. He currently holds a position as Specialist Paediatric Dentist at Queensland Children’s Hospital and is also in private practice.
EVENT PROGRAMDental CE the way it's meant to be
Presented by: Dr Daniel Andreasen-Cocker, Paediatric Dental Specialist
• Current concepts of disease and social determinants of health
• Effective parental discussions for prevention
• The role of Silver diamine fluoride and MID
• Current restorative concepts including Hall Crowns and zirconia
• Pulpotomies, do we even need to do these anymore?
Session Presented by: Dr Faye Goodyear, Orthododontist
• What to watch out for
• When to intervene orthodontically
• When to extract and why
• Timing and decisions on space maintenance
• Removable vs fixed appliances when to use and why
Session Presented by: Dr Steven Kazoulis, Paediatric Dental Specialist
• Caries Risk – thinking outside the box
• Tipping the balance toward a healthy mouth
• Achieving better outcomes in your clinic
• Achieving better home care for your patients
• Strategies to avoid the need for re-treatment
Session Presented by: Dr Annetta Tsang, Paediatric Dental Specialist
• Clinical relevance of the oral microbiota and microbial dysbiosis
• The maternal microbiome, perinatal oral health, and the child
• Prebiotics/probiotics and resilience within the oral environment
• Oral manifestations of common systemic diseases of childhood
• Interrelationships between oral health and general health
Presented by: Dr Daniel Andreasen-Cocker, Paediatric Dental Specialist
• Changing concepts of behaviour management and support
• Preparing the child for dental visits and treatment
• Considerations and assisting children with special needs
• Understanding the importance of the physical environment
• Understanding the home environment and its effect on behaviour presentations
• Hypnosis and the power of suggestion
• Pharmacological aids including guideline updates for nitrous oxide and sedation
Session Presented by: Professor Bill Kahler, Endodontist
• Knowing the latest materials to use for pulpotomies – Bioceramics vs calcium hydroxide
• Appreciating what influence does a concomitant luxation injury have on outcomes
• Information on rebonding fragments vs strip crowns and other restorative options
• Variations in the guidelines between the IADT, ESE and AAE
• Can you do a pulpotomy even though the tooth has had a pulp cap?
• Outcomes – does experience matter?
Session Presented by: Dr Sue Taji, Paediatric Dental Specialist
• Challenges for the dental team and how to overcome them
• Managing oral health needs and improving outcomes
• Characteristics of individuals with autism spectrum disorder
• Pharmacology of medications and impact on oral health
• Bruxism, non-nutritive chewing, self injury, dental erosion, caries and other oral health concerns
Number of participants is limited!
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EVENT VENUEStamford Plaza │ Brisbane
The Stamford Plaza Brisbane Hotel is a Five Star Hotel in the Brisbane CBD, adjacent to the Brisbane Botanical Gardens and on the Brisbane River. The hotel is conveniently located to access the riverside cafes and shopping precincts within comfortable walking distance. The inner Queen Street Mall shopping area is only a short walk away, whilst the South Bank region can be accessed via a short ferry trip. The hotel also has a variety of restaurants. Detailed hotel and accommodation information is available on the Stamford Plaza Brisbane website. Alternatively an extensive variety of accommodation options are available within the CBD.
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