Day 1 :
Keynote Forum
Sue Sandles
Practice Base Solutions, Australia
Keynote: Practice manger and marketing: First impressions count
Biography:
Sue Sandles has over 42 years of experience in the Dental industry as a Dental Representative, Dental Nurse and both Clinical and Practice Manager in both public and private sectors. She has been Guest Speaker to both Dental Clinicians and Dental Nurses throughout Australia. She is currently serving as Teacher, Dental Assistant and Director of his own infection control business.
Abstract:
When you are a practice manager in a dental surgery you are usually the first point of contact. Whether it is a person walking into the practice or telephoning to make an appointment you are the one that needs to create a warm and caring environment within the practice by your approach to the patients needs. Today we are going to look at ways to promote and leave a favourable lasting impression on your patients and promote new patients. As a practice manager you need to be a good communicator. It builds trust between you and the patient, and also the health care team. You can make a dental experience a positive one by your first contact with a patient by demonstrating positive and effective communication skills that are vital in your role in the practice. As a practice manager you need to be always one step in front of the day to day running of the dental practice and to be able to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise. Think about the positive impression you had on a business when you called to make an appointment and they took a positive approach to your needs. As a practice manager are you taking a positive approach to your clients when they call the practice? There is no excuse for angry patients, what it means is that there was a lack of communicate on relaying information or just not providing information in the first place. Your first impression to your patients will be the best form of marketing for your practice. They will recommend family, friends and work colleagues. Referrals are the best compliment you can give a practice.
Keynote Forum
Ajinkya M. Pawar
Nair Hospital Dental College, India
Keynote: Oval shaped root canal instrumentation: The 3-dimensoinal reality
Biography:
Ajinkya M Pawar is a dedicated Researcher and enthusiastic adopter of new technologies, which can improve treatment results both for doctors and patients. He has decided to dedicate his work life to broaden and expand his knowledge for Endodontics. In his young age, he has already published 20 scientific studies in both national and international journals indexed in PubMed, and a few more in press and under preparation, together with high ranked international researchers. He is passionate about learning new developments in Endodontics and he has travelled around the world pursuing this passion. He has completed his BDS from Padmashree Dr. D Y Patil Deemed University, Nerul, Navi-Mumbai and MDS was completed from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, at the Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai.
Abstract:
One of the main objectives of endodontic treatment is the thorough preparation of the root canal system and proper obturation for obtaining a three-dimensional seal. To achieve this goal, clinicians must have a comprehensive knowledge of the normal anatomy of the relevant root canal system and its common variations. Cross-sectional root canal configurations have been classified as round, oval, long oval, flattened, or irregular. The oval shaped canals should have a different approach regarding management compared with normal root canal configurations. The recognition of oval configurations determines that a different approach be applied in cleaning, shaping and obturation. It is difficult to prepare root canals with oval cross-sections since their irregular shape make steady contact of the instruments with the canal walls a challenge. Circumferential filing movements allow improved contact with the canal wall, although this method does not always guarantee the preparation of the entire root canal. The aim of this presentation is to address the definition, prevalence, and treatment protocols for oval shaped canals.
- Track-1: Dental Therapy and Treatment Track-2: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Track-3: Biomaterials Sciences Track-4: Endodontic
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Session Introduction
Normaliza Ab Malik
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Malaysia
Title: Oral care in stroke survivors: empowerement of caregivers in acute health care facilities
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Biography:
Normaliza Ab Malik obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from University of Adelaide, Australia and completed her Master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry from University of Malaya, Malaysia. She has worked with Ministry of Health Malaysia before she joined as a Lecturer at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. She has special clinical interest in Endodontic and fixed Prosthodontic treatment. Currently, she is pursuing her study in Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Hong Kong.
Abstract:
After a stroke the mouth can become a very unhealthy place and act as a reservoir for opportunistic oral microbiota. The growth and proliferation of opportunistic microbiota can not only result in deteriorating oral health status but lead to systemic upsets with life-threatening consequences and impact for stroke rehabilitation. Maintaining oral hygiene in the initial periods following stroke is problematic as often stroke survivors experience loss of motor function of the limbs required for oral self-care. Patients with stroke are commonly encountered difficulties in swallowing and, therefore, are at a greater risk of aspiration pneumonia from microbiota originating in the oral cavity. Thus good oral hygiene for stroke survivors is of key importance to potential lifesaving effects. Patients require specific information and assistance on the oral care to enable them to maintain good oral hygiene. Hence, empowerment of caregivers is crucial and important. Caregivers may need to be vigilant of this and to assist patients with stroke to maintain oral hygiene so as to prevent not only oral diseases that further compromise their rehabilitation, but also to prevent life threatening events. Improved in oral health knowledge, attitude and behaviors of the caregivers may provide better delivery of oral health care to patients. Hence helps to improve the oral health conditions in patients. This presentation will explore the gap present in implementing oral health care and the importance of caregivers in maintaining good oral hygiene to patients with stroke.
Mehdi A. Ebrahimi
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Title: Customized topography with tailored porosity control of composite 3D scaffold for enhanced bone tissue engineering
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Biography:
Mehdi A Ebrahimi is a graduate of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Prince of Songkla University (Thailand). Beside his clinical interest in Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Traumatology, he started his research activities on biomaterials with special focus on biphasic bioceramics in 2010. He presented his works at different local and international conferences and published several papers in peer reviewed journals. He is currently working as a Researcher and PhD candidate at Prince Philip Dental Hospital (Hong Kong). His recent research focus is on development of novel hybrid nano-bioceramics with incorporation of collagen as a potential carrier of signaling molecules for enhanced bone regeneration.
Abstract:
Bioceramic biomaterials provide excellent support for bone tissue engineering, yet there are many shortcomings in physicochemical properties to be improved. Surface topographical features ranging from nano to macro are of great importance in determining the particular cellular responses toward the scaffold. There have been many attempts in the literature to tailor the porosity in order to modify the surface topography. It is known that pore dimension, geometry and overall porosity and interconnectivity have significant impact on cellular attachment, migration and communication. However, the control of porosity parameters in 3D scaffold structure is a challenging task. Different porogens to better customize the porosity have been studied but the challenges are difficult control over pore size and the need to remove porogens to avoid cytotoxic effects. Here, we introduce a novel technique by using non-toxic non-ionic surfactant (Tween) as porogens to aid in customizing surface topography by modifying porosity features of composite collagen-HA scaffolds during lyophilization process. Four different ratios of Tween (0, 10, 20, 30 wt%) and two ratios of collagen-HA (85/15 and 92/8 wt%) along with a controlled quenching rate allowed production of a range of porosities (> 90%), pore sizes (≤ 500 nm and 100-300 µm) with high interconnectivity. It is assumed that a range of pore size and geometry will provide a suitable topographical feature that may better support vascularization and cells communication. This will be of great advantages over conventional scaffolds in supporting cellular interactions and improving cellular behaviors for enhanced bone tissue engineering.
Arun Vidyadharan
PMS College of Dental Science and Research, India
Title: A multidisciplinary approach to Implant Dentistry - 3 case reports
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Biography:
Arun Vidyadharan has completed his BDS from Dr. MGR University, Chennai India and then completed his Post-doctoral degree in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from Dr. MGR University, Chennai, India. He did a full time 2 year Residency program in Implant Dentistry from New York University, USA under the guidance of Dr. Dennis Tarnow. He is currently working as a Professor and Head of Department of Implant Dentistry in PMS College of Dental Science and Research in India. He is also a Professor and HOD of Department of Endodontics in SUTAMS Medical College, India. He has his own private practice, ILILI Dental Spa and Implant Centre, Trivandrum, India. He is the course mentor of fellowship program in Implant Dentistry by University of Genova, Italy held in PMS Dental College. He is also the Mentor for different certificate programs in Implant Dentistry in India. He has presented many papers at international conferences related to Implant Dentistry.
Abstract:
Implant dentistry is a merger of different disciplines of dentistry like oral surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics, radiology, orthodontics and endodontics. Surgery and prosthetic rehabilitation play the key part of treatment. There are situations where other disciplines play an important role. When remaining teeth is involved in rehabilitation along with implants or where aesthetic concern comes into play often procedures like crown lengthening, post core and even Lasers become applicable. Three case reports are discussed where an interdisciplinary involvement of dental treatments was deemed beneficial to the patients in achieving a successful outcome.
Apa Juntavee
Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Title: Revolutions in pediatric dental caries management: an innovative approach beyond 2016
Biography:
Apa Juntavee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Khon Kaen University. She received her Post-doctoral degree in Pediatric Dentistry from Boston University in 1991 and completed her Master’s Degree in Public Health at Harvard University in 1995. She received her PhD in Medical Biochemistry from Khon Kaen University in 2003. She has now been served as Editorial Advisory Board Committee for Journal of Pediatric Dentistry (JPD) and Scientific Paper Reviewer for Journal of the Dental Association of Thailand (JDAT).
Abstract:
Revolutions in pediatric dental caries management will require a paradigm shift in the way professions approach prevention and management of the disease. Prevention of dental caries has relied mainly upon parental and patient cooperation and significant life style changes that are at best difficult to implement and maintain or at worst ignored. The paradigm shift in pediatric dental caries management demands that clinicians redirect their energies and emphasis from the "surgical" approach to dental caries to a "medical" strategy and therapeutic intervention including use of antimicrobials to reduce caries producing-bacteria and innovative materials for re-mineralization. The revolutions will require the development of non-surgical strategies as well as biochemical approaches on the essentials of the paradigm shift. This presentation will provide interesting perspectives on unconventional approaches to dental caries management and novel ideas to incorporate into pediatric practices for new approaches to dental caries management.
Emre Mumcu
EskiÅŸehir Osmangazi University, Turkey
Title: Usage of different surface treatments on titanium for improving bond strengths between resin cement
Biography:
Emre Mumcu has graduated from Eskisehir Anatolian High School and Istanbul University School of Dentistry in the years 1993 and 1998, repectively. He received his PhD degree with the dissertation titled as "Electromyographic Assesment of the Effects of Stabilization and Anterior Repositioning Splints on Masticatory Muscles in Disc Displacements with Reduction Therapies” from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Prosthodontics. He completed his military service from 2007-2008 at Gulhane Military Medical Academy of Dental Sciences Center located in Ankara. In 2012, he moved to Eskisehir as a faculty member at EskiÅŸehir Osmangazi University School of Dentistry. 34 out of 80 of his articles were published in international peer-reviewed journals, which were cited over 400 times. He also has over 40 poster presentations presented in international conferences and symposiums.
Abstract:
Purpose: To compare on effects of different surface treatments, such as acid etched and Laser treatments of titanium surfaces especially new alternatives on the adhesive strength between resin and titanium surfaces. Methods: Sixty titanium grooved disks (makro etched) were prepared and they were seperated into five groups as follows: 1) No treatment-control group; 2) Sandblasted group with aluminium oxide; 3) Tribochemical procedure group in the laboratory; 4) Tribochemical procedure group in the clinically; 5) Nd:YAG Laser-irradiated group. The topographic patterns were observed by scanning electron microscopy. After these tests, resin cement was applied to the titanium surfaces. Shear bond test was performed via a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/minute. In addition, the correlation between the surface roughness and bond strength was checked using Spearman correlation test (The mean difference is significant at the 0.05 level). Results: The highest mean shear bond strength was recorded with Tribochemical procedure group in the laboratory (rocatec plus-silan) 15.701±2.62) and the lowest with the control group (5.23±2.49 MPa). Conclusion: All of the surface treatment methods that were used in present study increased the bond strength between resin and titanium surface.
Berkay Tolga Suer
GATA Haydarpasa Teaching Hospital, Turkey
Title: The use of piezoelectric surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Biography:
Berkay Tolga Suer has completed his Graduate degree from Aegean University and PhD degree from Gulhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) at Ankara. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department at GATA Haydarpasa Teaching Hospital in Istanbul. He has published more than 30 papers in reputed journals.
Abstract:
Piezoelectric surgery device or ultrasonic surgery device was originally developed for the atraumatic cutting of bone by way of ultrasonic vibrations and as an alternative to the mechanical and electrical instruments that are used in conventional oral surgery. Even though piezoelectric bone surgery is a relatively new alternative for bone-related procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery, over the past two decades, increasing amount of literature has shown the application of piezosurgery within dental surgery, implantology and maxillofacial surgery. Recent publications have also shown the benefits of their use in craniofacial surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, traumatology, and orthopaedics. Key features of piezosurgery include the selective cutting of bone without damaging the adjacent soft tissue (e.g. vessels, nerves or mucosa), providing a clear visibility in the operating field by the way of pressurized irrigation and cavitation phenomenon, as well as cutting with micron sensitivity without the generation of heat. According the literature large initial costs of this innovative tool could be considered one of the disadvantages. The other main disadvantage would be the increased operation times when compared with conventional techniques in Oral and Maxillofacial procedures. The author of this presentation describe the current status of the application of piezosurgery within oral and maxillofacial surgery facilitated by the use of clinical case examples and argue that piezosurgery should take a place in the surgical armamentarium of a surgeon that deals with bone procedures.
Ibadullah Kundi
Al Jouf University, Saudi Arabia
Title: Cephalometric Soft Tissue Standard And Gender Dimorphism In Nasal Prominence Estimated By Holdaway’s Analysis In Patients Visiting College Of Dentistry, Al Jouf University
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Biography:
Ibadullah Kundi is presently working as Assistant Professor of Orthodontics at College of Dentistry, Aljouf University, Saudi Arabia
Abstract:
Objective: The objectives were to see the nasal prominence norm and the gender dimorphism in nasal prominence measured by Holdaway’s soft tissue analysis. Methodology: The sample size was 50 males and 50 females. The radiographs were obtained in natural head position, taken from the same apparatus The subjects included in the study were of Saudi origin with Class I skeletal and dental relationship and all teeth present (except the third molars). The age group of the patients was between 18 to 28 years. The radiographs were traced and analysed by two students and cross checked by the orthodontist. The nasal prominence was measured according to the technique described by Holdaway. Results: The mean value of nasal prominence when male and female samples were combined was 14.08mm. No statistically significant difference was found (P=0.083) when genders were compared. The level of significance was set at P<0.05. Conclusions: Statistically no significant difference was found when genders were compared. The value for males was normal while the value for females was less than Holdaway’s normal. The mean value of nasal prominence for both male and female sample was with in the range of Holdaway’s normal.
Rahul Rathi
Asian Institute of Medicine, Science & Technology, Malaysia
Title: Endodontic orthodontic relationship
Biography:
Rahul Rathi has completed his BDS from Manipal University in 2007 and then received his Master’s in Specialty of Endodontics in 2012, from Manipal University. He is currently working as Lecturer in Faculty of Dentistry, AIMST University, Malaysia and actively involved in academics, clinics and research. He is having various paper publications to his credit and is a part of editorial team with different journals.
Abstract:
The expanding role of endodontics into different phases of dental treatment is illustrated by the awareness of its relationship with orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment is done for gaining esthetic appearance for the patient & for the establishment of proper occlusion. However, there is a paucity of information on the concise relationship between endodontics and orthodontics during treatment planning decisions. This relationship ranges from effects on the pulp and potential for root resorption from orthodontic treatment to the clinical management of teeth requiring integrated endodontic and orthodontic treatment. This paper presentation will address the consequences of tooth movement on the pulp and preventive measures to be taken to maintain its vitality. Other areas such as comparison of various endodontic procedures on teeth movement and effects of teeth movement on apical seal will also be covered. Towards its end, the presentation will cover the treatment planning with combined orthodontic-endodontic therapy, necessary to gain the desired endodontic result and ascertain better prognosis.
- Track-5 Prosthodontics and Periodontology Track-6 Orthodontics and DenturesTrack-7 Tools and Techniques in Dentistry
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Session Introduction
Eman Kalloub
European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Sweden
Title: Behaviour and pain management in Paediatric Dentistry
Time : 10:30-11:00
Biography:
Eman Kalloub has completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry from University of Baghdad. She is a member of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Arabian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She has experience in treatment of special health care needs in children.
Abstract:
Paediatric venous access causes unnecessary anxiety and pain in children and, in turn, can have detrimental consequences. Behavioural approaches to paediatric venous access distress management can be organized temporally. Specifically, preparation before the procedure includes providing children with sensory and procedural information in an age-appropriate manner and providing training in coping skills. It is important to consider the timing, format, and content of the approach to provide optimal preparation for the unique circumstances of the individual patient. In addition to the child patient, preparing parents and teaching them which specific behaviours might be most helpful to their child should prove valuable to both patient and parents. During the procedure, there are benefits to providing secure and comfortable positioning. In addition, researchers recommend that adults encourage children to cope and actively engage children in distracting activities. For infants, there is support for the distress-mitigation properties of swaddling, skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, and sucrose. After venous access, distraction and encouragement of coping should speed recovery. In sum, research in behavioural approaches to paediatric pain management has provided recommendations for minimizing children's anxiety and pain associated with venous access.
Ajinkya M. Pawar
Nair Hospital Dental College, India
Title: Oval shaped root canal instrumentation: The 3-dimensoinal reality
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Biography:
Ajinkya M Pawar is a dedicated Researcher and enthusiastic adopter of new technologies, which can improve treatment results both for doctors and patients. He has decided to dedicate his work life to broaden and expand his knowledge for Endodontics. In his young age, he has already published 20 scientific studies in both national and international journals indexed in PubMed, and a few more in press and under preparation, together with high ranked international researchers. He is passionate about learning new developments in Endodontics and he has travelled around the world pursuing this passion. He has completed his BDS from Padmashree Dr. D Y Patil Deemed University, Nerul, Navi-Mumbai and MDS was completed from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, at the Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai.
Abstract:
One of the main objectives of endodontic treatment is the thorough preparation of the root canal system and proper obturation for obtaining a three-dimensional seal. To achieve this goal, clinicians must have a comprehensive knowledge of the normal anatomy of the relevant root canal system and its common variations. Cross-sectional root canal configurations have been classified as round, oval, long oval, flattened, or irregular. The oval shaped canals should have a different approach regarding management compared with normal root canal configurations. The recognition of oval configurations determines that a different approach be applied in cleaning, shaping and obturation. It is difficult to prepare root canals with oval cross-sections since their irregular shape make steady contact of the instruments with the canal walls a challenge. Circumferential filing movements allow improved contact with the canal wall, although this method does not always guarantee the preparation of the entire root canal. The aim of this presentation is to address the definition, prevalence, and treatment protocols for oval shaped canals.
Ankit Mashru
Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, India
Title: Multi-disciplinary approach in implant dentistry: Key factors for prosthetically driven implant rehabilitation
Biography:
Ankit Mashru has completed his BDS in 2004 from Maharashtra University, India. He then went on to attain formal training in the field of Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology. Additionally, he was also the Fellow & Diplomate from the International Congress of Oral Implantology, USA, in the year 2012. He currently maintains a private practice in Mumbai and is a consulting Prosthodontist & Implantologist with the Dental Services Department at Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre as well as Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre.
Abstract:
The rehabilitation of an edentulous space aims to return esthetics, function, comfort, phonetics and health to the patient. Certain clinical cases of oral rehabilitation require interdisciplinary treatment with the need for orthodontic treatment, endodontics, and prosthetically driven implant placements. Multi -disciplinary planning based on diagnostic wax setup casts to determine exact implant location and orientation in line with future orthodontic tooth displacements and prosthetic implant crown restorations is the most important step in the overall treatment planning. This lecture describes many such case series of rehabilitation involving orthodontics, surgery, implant insertion and aesthetic restorative dentistry, with an implant-supported prosthesis approach.
Sara Kaveh
Semnan University of Medical Science, Iran
Title: Shear bond strength of composite to primary enamel treated with casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate using total-etch and self-etch bonding systems
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Biography:
Sara Kaveh has taken her DDS from Mashhad Dental School, Iran and MS from Isfahan Dental School Iran. She is the Professor of Operative Dentistry in Semnan Dental School.
Abstract:
This in vitro experimental study was conducted on 96 sound primary teeth randomly divided into 8 groups (n=12). Four groups were demineralized and the rest remained sound. All the specimens were subjected to pH cycling. Then, GC-Tooth Mousse was applied on their surfaces. Composite resin was bonded using Clearfil SE Bond self-etch or Single Bond total-etch bonding systems. The bond strength of the specimens was measured by an Instron machine and the mode of fracture was assessed by a stereomicroscope. Data were analyzed by one-way and two-way ANOVA and chi-square test. In the total-etch system, the bond strength of demineralized group was significantly higher than that of sound group (p=0.009). This difference in self-etch system was not significant (p=0.928). The CPP-ACP remineralizing agent decreased the bond strength in total-etch and increased the bond strength in self-etch group (p=0.032 and p=0.018, respectively). No difference was observed in the mode of fracture of the two bonding systems. GC Tooth Mousse decreased the bond strength to composite in total-etch and increased it in self-etch group. Higher bond strength to composite can be achieved in teeth with white spot lesions (WSLs) when total-etch system is used.
Betsy Joseph
King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
Title: Photodynamic therapy - A novel site specfic treatment for periodontitis- An evidence based approach
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Biography:
Betsy Joseph has completed her PhD in 2015 from Kerala University. She is an Assistant Professor of the Division of Periodontics, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Her doctoral work was on photodynamic therapy and laser induced autofluorescence spectroscopy in the management of chronic periodontitis. She has presented her work in national and international conferences and has published many scientific papers in high quality impact journals. She has over 7 years of teaching experience and is also the author of the upcoming book “Optical Spectroscopic techniques in the management of periodontitis”.
Abstract:
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a modern approach in dentistry where light of an appropriate wavelength is used in the presence of a specific photosensitizer (PS) to eradicate target cells selectively. Although PDT is more widely known for its application in the treatment of neoplasms, PDT shows great potential in the treatment of periodontitis. Treatment of patients with periodontitis of varying extent and severity can be often challenging and difficult. Although scaling and root planing still remains to be the gold standard for the non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease, however, it has been noticed that in some cases, adjuctive treatment modalities are required to suppress periodontal pathogens and augment the effect of conventional mechanical treatment. Therefore, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been suggested as an alternative treatment modality in managing periodontitis. Various clinical trials have been conducted to evaluate the effects of PDT as an adjunct in the management of chronic and aggressive periodontitis patients. While there is still inconclusive data regarding a definitive benefit for PDT along with SRP in the treatment of periodontitis, its noteworthy that several clinical trials have shown additional clinical, microbiological, immunological and patient-based benefits when PDT and SRP were given in combination to patients with periodontitis. This presentation is an evidence-based approach to summarize the results of the available literature for clinical protocol for application of photodynamic therapy. It is intended to aid the clinicians and academicians in making evidence-based treatment decisions regarding PDT as a nonsurgical treatment modality in management of periodontal diseases.
Bhagyashree M Thakur
Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, India
Title: Pediatric dentist: The difference maker
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Biography:
Bhagyashree M Thakur practices in the Dental Services department at Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. She completed her BDS from Karnataka and MDS from Pune. She earned second position in her Post-graduation Exam of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. She had undergone extensive training in Cosmetic and Painless Dentistry at the International Centre for Dental Care, Mumbai. She has 5 years of specialized clinical experience in the field of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, with special interest towards preventive pediatric dentistry and dentistry for children with special healthcare needs. She has been invited as a guest speaker at various CDE and workshops in Mumbai. She has also attended various conferences and workshops that enabled her to learn new treatment modalities and developments in the field.
Abstract:
Speech and language development is a useful indicator of a child’s overall development and cognitive ability. Identification of children at a risk for developmental delay or related problems may lead to intervention and assistance at a young age, when the chances for improvement are the best. Pediatric dentists are primarily involved in treating young children and communication with the child is essential for co-operation and effective treatment. During the process of communicating with the child any evidence of abnormal speech or deviant or delayed language skills can be identified by the pediatric dentist. Thus, screening children for speech and language delay can be integrated into routine clinical practice, followed by referrals for thorough diagnostic evaluation and appropriate intervention
Rashmi Sapkal
M.A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Center, India
Title: Global warming: tobacco-an unseen scar
Biography:
Rashmi Sapkal has done Master’s in the subject Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology from DY Patil University. She has number of national and international publications and has done scientific paper presentations in various national and state level conferences, wide-ranging topics on precancerous lesions, oral mucosal lesions, advances in imaging modalities and case presentations.
Abstract:
Thousands quit smoking every day - by dying ~author unknown tobacco and the tobacco products affects human in all the possible ways as children who are exposed to tobacco smoke on daily basis grow up with more than triple the risk of lung cancer later in life compared to those who grow up in smokeless environment, personal appearance such as premature aging, wrinkling, greying, wasted appearance, delayed wound healing, and delaying in recovery and increased complications are recorded not only on health but also economical fronts are affected when it comes to being addictive to the tobacco products. All phases of tobacco production have the potential to contribute to climate change from farming to curing the leaf and manufacturing process. many studies are being conducted to study the impact of tobacco on ecological aspect, devastating effects on human health, chemical wastes in the process of manufacturing of tobacco products and the enormous amounts of litter caused by cigarette butts which are not bi-degradable the life cycle of cigarette takes a heavy toll on environment from growing the tobacco plant to the disposal of butts. The ecological impacts of tobacco are over shadowed by its devastating effects on human health, they are nevertheless considered as a cause of cancer. Many attempts are being made to reassess the carcinogenicity of several compounds including tobacco, though the lancet oncology concluded that smoking is cause of at least 15 types of cancer. This is to heave a light on the issue we always talk and alarmed about and need to act before the devil gulps the humans, gorgeous mother earth and the hard earned money of each individual who enjoys the transient smoky cloud of evil tobacco that is tobacco vs. health environment and economics.
Hafiz Taha Mahmood
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan
Title: The association between the frontal sinus morphological variations and the cervical vertebral maturation for the assessment of skeletal maturity
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Biography:
Hafiz Taha Mahmood is a Resident of Orthodontics at Dental Section, Department of Surgery, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Abstract:
Introduction: The assessment of skeletal maturity is important for planning dentofacial orthopedics or orthognathic surgery for the treatment of different skeletal malocclusions. Cervical vertebral maturation is widely used method to evaluate skeletal maturity of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. In the past decade, another method is being proposed which is based on frontal sinus morphology. So, the aim of this study is to evaluate the association between frontal sinus morphological variations and cervical vertebral maturation for the assessment of skeletal maturity. Method: Lateral cephalograms of 252 subjects aged 8-21 years were collected from the dental clinics of AKUH. The sample was divided into six groups based on cervical vertebral maturation stages. The frontal sinus index was calculated by dividing frontal sinus height and width and the cervical vertebral maturation stages were evaluated on the same radiograph. Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 19). Kruskal-Wallis test was applied to compare frontal sinus index at different cervical stages and Post hoc Dunnett t3 test was applied to compare frontal sinus index between adjacent cervical stage intervals in males and females. A p-value of ≤0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: The frontal sinus height and width were significantly associated with the individual cervical vertebral maturation stages in males and females. However, frontal sinus index wasn’t significantly associated with the individual cervical vertebral maturation stages in males and females. Conclusion: Frontal sinus index cannot differentiate between pre-pubertal, pubertal and post-pubertal adolescent growth stages therefore; it cannot be used as a reliable maturity indicator.
Batool Ali
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan
Title: Stability of palatal rugae as a forensic marker in orthodontically treated cases
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Biography:
Batool Ali has completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the Karachi Medical & Dental College which is associated with Karachi University and is currently pursuing her Post-graduate studies in Orthodontics at the Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. She is a final year resident in the program of Orthodontics. Over the last few years she has published 4 papers in reputed journals.
Abstract:
The palatal rugae have been used as a reference landmark and identification marker by orthodontists and the forensic analysts, respectively. However, the reliability of palatal rugae as a forensic marker remains questionable once an individual is subjected to orthodontic treatment. This study aims at evaluating the changes in the rugae pattern after non-extraction, extraction and maxillary expansion orthodontic treatment. The lengths and shapes of palatal rugae were evaluated on the pre-treatment and post-treatment dental casts of 168 subjects using Thomas and Kotze classification. Extraction treatment significantly reduced the second and third rugae lengths (p<0.05); whereas, the third rugae length was significantly increased after palatal expansion (p<0.05). The shape of rugae remained consistent in all the study groups which may be used as a reliable forensic marker in subjects undergoing orthodontic treatment. However, the use of the lengths of palatal rugae in forensic odontology must be made with caution.
Waqar Jeelani
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan
Title: Timing of adolescent growth spurt among children with different skeletal classes
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Biography:
Waqar Jeelani has completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the National University of Science and Technology and pursuing his Post-graduate studies in Orthodontics at the Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. He is Chief Resident in the program of Orthodontics. Over the last few years, he has published 7 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as reviewer for several journals of good repute.
Abstract:
Treatment with the growth modification appliances is only successful if commenced at the right stage of adolescent growth spurt. Variations in the timing of adolescent growth spurt can affect the success of the treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the mean age of adolescent growth spurt among children with three skeletal classes. A cross-sectional study was conducted on the lateral cephalograms of 440 children (203 boys, 237 girls) aged 9-17 years. Subjects were categorized into three skeletal classes (Class I=187, Class II=169, Class III=84) according to the sagittal relationship between maxilla and mandible. The cervical vertebral maturation stages were recorded using Baccetti’s method. The mean age at each cervical stage was compared between two genders and among three malocclusion using Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests, respectively. The results of the study showed that the pubertal growth peak occurred on average 1.5 years earlier in girls than boys. The mean difference in the age of adolescent growth spurt between Class I and II girls was of 7.5 months (p=0.026) and between Class I and III boys was of 10.5 months (p=0.022). All boys older than 16.5 years and girls older than 16.0 years were found to be in cervical stage 6. However, timing of completion of the adolescent growth spurt is comparable among three skeletal classes.
Sylvain Haba
Centre Médico-Spiritual Tradi koumi Talitha, Guinea
Title: Oral care and traditional practices harmful to the teeth in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia
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Biography:
Sylvain HABA got admission to Bachelor in 1984, orientation to school nurses 1985- 1988. 1989- 1997 Internship in a medical post in Sèbètèrè Gaoual Prefecture. 1992-1993 Remote Training on medical semiology. In 1998 admis to test the public service.2004-2005 Training in traditional medicine in DR Congo. Back Guinea in 2006 establishment of the Centre Médico-Spiritual Tradi koumi Talitha (Marc5: 41-42) to (Labe) Guinea.2008 Transfer of the center in Conakry.
Abstract:
In Guinea the oral diseases have long been given the importance for health instead tooth brushes plants were used because of their effects, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibiotic. 1) Phyllanthus floribunda -family euphorbiacéa 2) Alchornea cordifolia -Family: euphorbiacea 3) the Gongrenema latifolia -family asclépiadacéa 4) Hyppocratéa indica Family: hyppocratacé. Oral infections were treated with honey, citrus juice and medical leaves Euphorbia hirta children, were added sheets phyllanthus floribunda adults. Today modern toothbrushes and toothpaste are used to reduce the risks and complications dough. These are the traditional practices affecting the health dangerously. Weakening the role of the teeth (mechanical digestion), the risk of tetanus and HIV by cutting the teeth.
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