PERIODONTOLOGY
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Topic: Long Term Periodontal Health: How to Ensure Successful Periodontal Treatment
Speaker: Dr Tihana Divnic-Resnik
The challenge facing dental professionals today is how to successfully manage periodontal patients to achieve predictable treatment outcomes and long-term health. Periodontal diseases can have a huge impact on wellbeing and quality of life, leading to consequences such as problems with speaking, chewing and tooth loss. With the sharp rise in an aging population, we are also seeing an increased prevalence of systemic complications and challenges to deliver treatment.
Join Dr Tihana Divnic-Resnik as she discusses the importance of case selection and preventive measures in treating periodontal diseases. She’ll provide guidance on how to manage perio patients within the framework of the new guidelines and recommendations in periodontology so you can formulate a diagnosis and discuss what long-term maintenance regimes are appropriate for your patients.
Learning Objectives:
• Discuss the current classification for periodontal disease with the aim to be able to formulate a diagnosis
• Understand non-surgical and surgical treatment approaches to periodontal diseases
• Know when to refer, who can refer and how to refer
• Discuss the crucial role of maintenance care and what is appropriate for your patients
Tihana Divnic-Resnik is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Periodontics at the University of Sydney. Previously, she was a lecturer in Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Belgrade, Serbia for 10 years, where she also practised as a specialist of Periodontology and Oral Medicine.
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Topic: Busting Biofilm: The Role of Oral Microbes and Biofilms in Periodontics
Speaker: Tabitha Acret
Dental plaque is a structurally-and functionally-organised biofilm. Plaque forms in an ordered way and has a diverse microbial composition that, in health, remains relatively stable over time (microbial homeostasis) however in dysbiosis is responsible for caries, inflammation, gingivitis, periodontal disease and peri-implant diseases.
For dental professionals to truly be preventative health heroes, it’s important to understand the role biofilm plays in health and disease and how the role of oral biofilm translates into the daily dental practice.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the stages of biofilm formation and the bacteria in biofilm
- The role of pathogens in periodontitis
- Examine the research and what it means for you as dental professionals
Tabitha Acret is a dedicated and passionate award-winning Dental Hygienist. She studied a Bachelor or Oral Health at Newcastle University after working as a Dental Nurse and Practice Manager for 10 years and graduated in 2008. Since qualifying, Tabitha has become one of the most sought-after Hygienists and Educators in Australia and internationally with a fast-growing and loyal customer base of patients, dental professionals and media.
Outside of her busy work life of lecturing and working clinically in private practice Tabitha enjoys volunteering both locally and internationally to raise awareness to change the way oral health care is delivered to patients.
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Topic: Active Periodontal Therapy & Your Role as a Clinician
Speaker: Dr Rebecca Ellis
Periodontal disease is a prevalent oral health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. As dental professionals, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the active treatment of periodontal disease to provide optimal care to your patients.
Periodontist, Dr Becky Ellis will provide an in-depth overview of the active treatment of periodontal disease for dental professionals. The presentation will cover the following topics:
- Understand the Diagnosis and Assessment of Periodontal Disease
- What is part of the initial therapy appointment
- Adjunctive treatment modalities
- When to refer – what can you periodontist do different to you?
- When is treatment reviewed?
Overall, this lecture will provide dental professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the active initial treatment of periodontal disease. The presentation will cover the diagnostic tools, treatment modalities necessary and review procedure to achieve optimal treatment outcomes for patients with periodontal disease. Whether you are a general Dentist, Periodontist, or Dental Hygienist, this lecture will provide valuable insights and actionable steps for effective treatment.
Dr Rebecca Ellis graduated top of her class with BDS (Distinction) from the University of Otago, New Zealand 2011.
In 2015 Rebecca moved to Melbourne, Australia to complete a three-year doctoral degree in Periodontology at the University of Melbourne. During her training she was awarded an ITI research grant for preclinical research in implant dentistry. Her research interests include preclinical and clinical research in immediate implant placement and also guided bone regeneration.
Rebecca is a fellow of the ITI, Education delegate for the Australasian section as well as previous co-director of the Auckland CBD and Melbourne University ITI Study Clubs. She is a member of NZDA, ADA, ANZAP & ASP.
Rebecca enjoys teaching and presenting both locally and internationally. Since 2018 Rebecca has been a young KOL for Geistlich Asia-Pacific. She also presents for Straumann and Nobel Biocare.
In 2020 Rebecca launched a new initiative- ‘Women in Dentistry – Ladies who lunch and learn’, a group focused on the wellbeing, education and support of the female demographic within the dental profession of New Zealand.
Rebecca has worked as a specialist Periodontist in full-time private practice at the Institute of Dental Implants and Periodontics in Auckland, New Zealand for the last 5years. She has recently relocated to Sydney and is excited to be a part of the team at Sydney Periodontics and Implant Centre.
