Thursday 10 October 2024
Murrayfield, Edinburgh
08:45 Registration, refreshments and exhibition
09:15 Introduction, Valedictory address and Installation of President
09:30 Welcome to Edinburgh
09.50 Saving the sixes - The judgement calls
Aim
To give an update on modern approaches to cariology with particular emphasis on managing compromised first permanent molars in children.
Learning objectives
- Participants will gain knowledge of the ICDAS cariology classification system and care planning as well as managing Molar Incisor Hypoplastic/Hypomineralised enamel defects in children’s first permanent molars
- Discuss current orthodontic management guidelines for FPMs and the challenge of determining the long term prognosis.
Learning content
A lecture presenting previous and recent research, publications and case examples.
Development outcomes: C
Marie-Therese Hosey, Professor of Clinical Paediatric Dentistry, King’s College London
10:50 Refreshments, exhibition and poster display
11:15 Hard to reach people, or hard to reach services?
Aim
People who face social exclusion face significant barriers to accessing dental care. 36% of people who experience homelessness have accessed Accident & Emergency departments for dental issues and 15% have resorted to pulling their own teeth out because they weren't able to get to a dentist. We will learn which groups face social exclusion and why they find accessing dentistry challenging. The talk will give practical solutions to overcome barriers to care and the innovative and inclusive approach Dentaid has to caring for these communities.
Learning objectives
- Understand barriers to dental care for these groups
- Discuss practical solutions for dental professionals to overcome these barriers
- Learn about the services Dentaid the dental charity offers in the UK.
Learning content
A lecture with the opportunity to ask the speaker questions at the end
Development outcomes: A, B, C, D
Natalie Bradley, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry and Clinical Director, King’s College London
12:15 Lunch, exhibition and poster display
13:15 BONJ - MRONJ - The light bulb moments - A clinicians experience and personal perspective over several decades
Aim
To highlight the development of knowledge around the us of MRONJ drugs and how they may impact on short, medium and long term dental care. This will be illustrated by short vignettes.
Learning objectives
- Understand about the drugs that are implicated in MRONJ
- Outline the factors to consider in the short, medium and long term dental treatment planning for those patients on or about to commence MRONJ inducing drugs
- Discuss possible alternative treatment plans as a patient centred approach to care.
Learning content
A lecture with the opportunity to ask the speaker questions at the end
Gillian Greenwood, Retired Consultant in Special Care Dentistry
Development outcomes: A, B, C, D
14:15 Session to be confirmed
15:15 Save the date – CDS conference 2025
15:20 Refreshments, exhibition and poster display
15:50 Realistic dentistry in older people
Session details to follow
Susan Baines, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, Western General Hospital Dental Department
16:50 Close
