Session 1:

WORKSHOP: Geriatrics 101

9:00am - 11:30am
$85 (20% off for MDPA Members)

​2.5 hours CPD

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Providing oral health care to elderly patients comes with unique challenges and rewarding opportunities to make a significant impact on their quality of life. This workshop is designed to equip dental professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of geriatric care, particularly in mobile or community-based settings, but in all types of practice.

This comprehensive session explores critical topics and is designed to be interactive to discuss cases and logistics around each topic. Participants will be given to opportunity to deepen their knowledge through this collaborative approach.

 

• Therapeutic guidelines that are appropriate: AB cover, bleeding risk

• Dysphagia aspiration pneumonia

• Dementia and behaviour management

• Oral pathology

• Systemic health

• Polypharmacy

• Role of nutrition

• Ethical issues in geriatric care

• End of life care

 

 

WORKSHOP: Paediatrics 101

12:30pm - 2:30pm
$85 (20% off for MDPA Members)

​2 hours CPD​

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Delivering quality oral health care to children requires a deep understanding of their unique dental needs, behaviours, and development. This interactive workshop is designed for dental professionals who aim to enhance their confidence and competence in treating young patients, particularly in mobile or community settings.

Led by expert paediatric dental practitioners, this session will provide valuable insights into the common oral health challenges faced by children and effective management strategies. From addressing early childhood caries and hypoplastic molars to managing behavioural challenges and dental trauma, participants will gain practical knowledge to apply immediately in their practice.

The workshop also explores oral habits, malocclusion, and key pathologies that impact children’s oral health, ensuring attendees are well-prepared to recognize issues and provide timely interventions or referrals. Whether you're unfamiliar with pediatric care or seeking to refresh your skills, this session offers essential tools for delivering patient-centered care to children.

 

TOPICS INCLUDE:

·      Early childhood caries

• Hypoplastic molars

• Malocclusion and early orthodontics

• Behavioural management / trauma

• Common pathology (eruption cysts, primary herpetic gingival stomatitis, hand foot and mouth)

• Oral habits (tongue trusting, dummy/finger thumb sucking)

• Trauma

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