AGENDA
DAY 1 - CONFERENCE
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
7:00am - 8:30am
BREAKFAST WITH A CAUSE
Oral Cancer Fundraising Breakfast
Presented by A/Prof Dale Howes with proceeds to the Chris O’Brien Cancer Lifehouse.
Room: Hyde Park Room
*Must have pre-registered.
8:00am
REGISTRATION CHECK-IN OPENS
8:45am - 9:00am
DENTALCON OFFICIAL OPENING
Presented by Duane Millard & Tabitha Acret
Room: Grand Ballroom
9:00am - 10:00am
KEYNOTE SPEAKER OPENING
Getting Older with Implants - Implant Longevity: What does the future look like?
Presented by Prof Axel Spahr
Room: Grand Ballroom
10:00am - 10:30am
MORNING TEA & TRADE
10:30am - 12:00pm
SESSION 1
HANDS-ON GBT WORKSHOP - Phillip Room 2
Jennine Bywaters
SPECIAL NEEDS - Grand Ballroom 1
Managing Dental Care for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr James Lucas
PERIODONTOLOGY - Grand Ballroom 2
Long Term Periodontal Health: How to Ensure Successful Periodontal Treatment
Dr Tihana Divnic-Resnik
IMPLANT DENTISTRY - Hyde Park Room
The Role of Lasers in the Treatment of Peri-implant Diseases
Dr Chris Barker
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY - Times on the Park
Precision and Efficiency in Restorative Dentistry - the Advantages of Injection Moulding Technique
Dr RL Halili-Castillo
ORTHODONTICS - Castlereagh Room
Down to the Wire: Orthodontics and the War against Biofilm
Dr Derek Mahony
THE BUSINESS OF DENTISTRY - Beaumont Room
Clean, White and Healthy Smiles: Improving Your Patient’s Oral Health & Your Bottom Line with Whitening
Dr Michael Cai
12:00pm - 1:00pm
PRE-LUNCH WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP 1 - for Dental Hygienists & OHTs
Know your Numbers, Know your Hygiene Business: The Dental Hygienist and Oral Health Therapist's role in business success and purchasing equipment
Speakers: Joseline Fraser (Henry Schein One) & Tony Kalmin (Credabl)
Room: Grand Ballroom 2
WORKSHOP 2 - for all Dental Professionals
The Key to Profitability in Implant Maintenance
Speaker: Tabitha Acret
Room: Hyde Park Room
WORKSHOP 3 - for Dentists & Practice Owners
How to supercharge your hygiene department for business growth
Speaker: Dr Tony Saad
Room: Grand Ballroom 1
1:00pm - 2:30pm
LUNCH & TRADE
2:30pm - 4:00pm
SESSION 2
SPECIAL NEEDS - Grand Ballroom 1
Understanding Medications in Dentistry - What all Dental Professionals Must Know!
Dr Geraldine Moses
PERIODONTOLOGY - Grand Ballroom 2
Busting Biofilm: The Role of Oral Microbes and Biofilms in Periodontics
Tabitha Acret
IMPLANT DENTISTRY - Hyde Park Room
Implant Complications– what’s causing the trouble and how could I prevent it?
Prof Axel Spahr
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY - Times on the Park
The Clinical Management of Dental Erosion
Prof Ian Meyers
ORTHODONTICS - Castlereagh Room
Let’s talk about Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) – what you need to know
Dr Nour Tarraf
THE BUSINESS OF DENTISTRY - Beaumont Room
How to Attract, Grow and Retain your Patients in 2023: Why Invest in Prevention!
Dr Tony Saad
4:00pm - 4:30pm
AFTERNOON TEA & TRADE
4:30pm - 6:00pm
SESSION 3
SPECIAL NEEDS - Grand Ballroom 1
The Aging Population - So Now What?
Dr Mark Wotherspoon
PERIODONTOLOGY - Grand Ballroom 2
Active Periodontal Therapy & Your Role as a Clinician
Dr Rebecca Ellis
IMPLANT DENTISTRY - Hyde Park Room
Newest Findings and Research in Periodontics and Dental Implants
Perio Students from the University of Sydney
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY - Times on the Park
Enhancing restoration longevity – clinical tips on material selection, placement, and maintenance
Prof Ian Meyers
ORTHODONTICS - Castlereagh Room
Improved Patient and Practice Experience with AI integration
Bronie Shvarts & Alanna Evans
THE BUSINESS OF DENTISTRY - Beaumont Room
Keep Them Coming Back: How to Increase Referrals & Win New Business
Ameena Basile & Julie Parker
DAY 2 - HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
EMS Oceania - Centre of Excellence
8:00am - 12:30pm
Half Day Workshop for Dental Professionals
INTENSIVE ULTRASONICS & ERGONOMICS MASTERCLASS
Presented by Andrew Terry
9:00am - 5:00pm
Full Day Workshop for Dentists
PERI-IMPLANTITIS MASTERCLASS: Diagnosis, Challenges & Management
Presented by Prof Axel Spahr in partnership with GEISTLICH