Hands on Workshop 1: An introduction to aesthetic anterior composites

By Dr. Sam Koh  (Limit 20)

In this fast-paced hands-on workshop, Dr. Sam will discuss how OHT's can start feeling confident in providing a predictable, efficient and aesthetic anterior composite restoration for their patients. Topics that will be covered in this 3hr workshop include:

- Direct composite bonding: protocols and tips to get predictable stable bonding each time

- Shade matching selection to be able to blend for seamless margin and a good colour match

- Isolation techniques and choosing the right strip/band and wedge

- Composite polishing 101

Participants will complete an interproximal anterior restoration on a model in the 3hr session.

Dr. Sam Koh is a Melbourne-based dentist, graduating from The University of Melbourne with First Class Honours. As the Director and Principal Dentist of Dental Boutique Mornington, his special interests are in Cosmetic and Implant dentistry.

Following a personal recommendation from world-renown Orthodontist Dr. Derek Mahony, Dr. Koh has been awarded with a fellowship from the International Academy of DentoFacial Esthetics in New York, and also holds a fellowship in Orthodontics as well as a fellowship from the Pierre Fauchard Academy in London.

Dr. Koh is a proud founding member of the Colgate Advocates for Oral Health: Editorial Committee. He is also the co-founder of the Young Dentist Hub, and a mentor for the DentalX ACE program. Further to this, Dr. Koh is a KOL and clinical advisor for several dental companies including Kerr, Trios, Straumann and ClearCorrect.

Workshop 2: Perfecting The Posterior Restoration

By Mrs. Paulette Smith (Limit 20)

This course will provide clinical information on material selection options and placement techniques for posterior restorations, including simple solutions for managing the challenges of adhesive dentistry. Participants will complete both class I and class II posterior restorations utilising a combination of new glass hybrid materials and next generation resin adhesive and composite materials.

Paulette Smith graduated from the University of Adelaide with an Advanced Diploma in Dental Therapy (high distinction) and has spent over Twelve years working in both private practice and in the public sector, with a focus on preventive dentistry and oral health education. Paulette joined GC Australasia Dental over ten years ago in a sales and clinical education training role including facilitating hands on workshops. She has also been fortunate to participate in several international hands on courses focusing on aesthetic restorative dentistry and fibre technology.

This workshop is sponsored by: 

LOCATION: CSU CHADSTONE CAMPUS, CNR BATESFORD AND WARRIGAL ROADS, CHADSTONE

ROOM: ORAL HEALTH SIMULATION CLINIC AND CLASSROOM 6.4.10

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