The Clinical Edge: Mastering Preventive Dentistry - Melbourne

COURSE OVERVIEW:

In this cutting-edge and interactive CPD course by accredited Swiss Dental Academy Educator, Sarah Liang, you’ll be trained on the 8-steps of Guided Biofilm Therapy. Witness firsthand how GBT can seamlessly integrate with modern preventive and minimally invasive dentistry in a clinical setting and enhance profitability.

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in GBT, offering both theoretical knowledge and hands-on training. In the theoretical session, you will gain insights into periodontics, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, implant maintenance, and special needs dentistry, equipping you with the essential information to excel as a contemporary clinician. During the practical and clinical sessions, you will have the opportunity to apply AIRFLOW® and PIEZON® technology on dental models and on your peers. Plus practice your PERIOFLOW® technique on custom made PERIOFLOW® models.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

1. Assess the effectiveness of GBT compared to traditional methods in various dental disciplines, including periodontics, implants, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, and special needs dentistry.

2. Explore the 22 versatile applications of AIRFLOW®, PERIOFLOW®, and PIEZON® technologies.

3. Discover best practices for caring for natural teeth and implants to enhance longevity and minimize the risk of periodontitis and peri-implantitis.

4. Maximize collaboration between dentists, hygienists/oral health therapists, and specialists for optimal patient care.

5. Enhance your understanding of ergonomics and efficient work systems, both on models and in real clinical practice.

6. Receive indication-specific guidance on using AIRFLOW® and ultrasonic instruments (PIEZON®).

7. Evaluate the profitability of integrating GBT into your practice.

By participating in this course, you'll streamline your work, increase efficiency, ensure patient safety and enhance the effectiveness of your dental practice.

This course will not only show you what a modern, patient-centered, high-level practice looks like but also provide you with the tools to create one yourself.

YOUR TRAINER: Sarah Liang (BOH)

Sarah Laing is a Dental Hygienist and Clinical Educator, who practices with Dr Sara Byrne, Periodontist, is the Clinical Coordinator at D-spa Group and currently engaged as a sessional Clinical Educator at the University of Melbourne.

Sarah has worked within the Dental industry since 1996, graduating in 2001 from the University of Melbourne with a Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene). She spent the first ten years of her career building clinical skills and establishing the Oral Health Therapy program of D-spa Group. She has experienced practice ownership, which gave her unique insight and led to interest in Health Industry Management, holding a Postgraduate Certificate (2016) from Curtin University. In 2018 she completed her Melbourne Tertiary Teaching certificate. She is currently studying her Masters (in Health Industry Management) very part-time.

In addition to her professional engagements, Sarah has volunteered with the DHAA for five years, in the roles of Communication officer, Victorian Chair and is currently fulfilling past chair duties. Sarah believes it is possible to deliver holistic oral health services, that are both kind to the environment and progressive. On a personal level, Sarah is an unwitting tennis mum of three, relapsed runner and a vintage French poster art addict who is pretty nifty with Lego!

Event Cancellation & Refund Policy The Swiss Dental Academy [SDA] reserves the right to refuse/cancel registrations. If the SDA refuses a registration, registrants will be offered a refund.

Event Cancellation by The Swiss Dental AcademyThe Swiss Dental Academy reserves the right to cancel a course due to low enrolment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If the SDA cancels a course, registrants will be offered a full refund. Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of a course, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer registration to the same course at the new, future date.

Registration Cancellation by Participant If you are unable to attend the SDA, we welcome substitute delegates attending in your place at no additional cost but they must meet the registration requirements. All requests for substitutions must be received via email at least 24 hours before the event with name, job title, practice details and contact email for both the registered and replacement attendees: agordon@ems-ch.com

The deadline to receive a refund is (7) seven business days before the event. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund. Refunds will not be available for registrants who choose not to attend a course. Cancellations will be accepted in writing only and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline: agordon@ems-ch.com. Refund requests must include the name of the attendee.