08:30 Registration, exhibition and refreshments
09:00 Start of conference
17:30 Ends
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Colgate speaker
Adhesive dentistry in the posterior dentition
Aim
This lecture aims to provide an overview of predictable adhesive dentistry in posterior teeth, focusing on effective rubber dam isolation, matrix selection and placement, contemporary adhesive protocols, and incremental composite placement to optimise contacts, contours, and restoration longevity.
Learning objectives
Explain indications and principles of rubber dam isolation in posterior adhesive dentistry
Select and position sectional matrices to create predictable proximal contacts
Outline contemporary adhesive protocols for posterior composite restorations
Describe incremental composite placement to improve adaptation and restoration longevity.
George Contrivend, Associate Dentist
Bone preserving extractions: keeping the future in mind
Aim
To equip learners with the knowledge, principles, and refine clinical skills required to perform dental extractions while maximally preserving alveolar bone and soft tissue, optimising outcomes for future prosthetic or implant treatments, and upholding ethical practice by minimising surgical trauma, reducing patient morbidity, and prioritising tissue preservation.
Learning objectives
Understand biological principles and anatomy, and recognise indications for bone preservation
Compare extraction techniques and demonstrate atraumatic extraction methods
Consider specialised instruments and technologies, and manage complications while preserving bone
Integrate socket preservation techniques and apply clinical decision-making.
Chris Gardiner, Implant Dentist, OneByOne Dental
When it doesn’t go to plan: A practical guide to managing surgical complications and referral in general practice
Aim
To provide general dental practitioners with a practical, case-based approach to recognising, preventing and managing surgical complications, while supporting confident decision-making around when treatment is appropriate and when referral is in the patient’s best interest.
Learning objectives
• Recognise common surgical complications
• Understand key risk factors and prevention strategies
• Manage appropriate cases safely
• Identify clear thresholds and pathways for timely referral.
Adam Bzeu, Dentist, Marlborough Clinic Belfast, Dentistry by Cure Clinics, ADI, ITI
BDA membership and mentorship and vision for the future
Callum Youngson, BDA President
Endodontics in practice: tips, traps and managing complications
Aim
This lecture aims to help early-career dentists improve the predictability of root canal treatment by recognising common pitfalls, understanding causes of endodontic failure, and learning practical strategies to prevent, identify and manage complications during treatment.
Learning objectives
Identify common diagnostic and technical pitfalls in root canal treatment
Apply practical strategies to improve the predictability of endodontic procedures
Recognise and manage common intra-operative endodontic complications
Implement clinical approaches to reduce the risk of endodontic failure in practice.
Marc Harrington, Dentist with Special Interest in Endodontics / Clinical Teaching Fellow QUB, Nick Wright Dental / QUB
Crafting happiness; building your own path to a fulfilling career
Aim
Design a fulfilling and sustainable career by understanding the link between happiness and work, developing values aligned goals, managing personal stress triggers, and making informed decisions about postgraduate training and future career pathways.
Learning objectives
Explain and analyse the relationship between job satisfaction and personal happiness, identifying key factors that influence both
Create personalised career goals aligned with individual values and passions and evaluate the potential risks and outcomes of pursuing conventional career paths without alignment
Identify personal stress triggers and apply appropriate strategies to manage them effectively
Develop and justify a strategy for evaluating postgraduate training opportunities to ensure both professional value and return on investment.
Andrea Ogden, Undergraduate and Career Development Lead, BDA
Ask a dentist Q&A session
Aim
To provide young dentists with practical guidance, career insights, and professional perspectives from experienced clinicians working across different areas of dentistry.
Learning objectives
Recognise common challenges faced during the early stages of a dental career and discuss strategies for overcoming them
Explore current and future trends in dentistry and their potential impact on career planning and professional development.
Katie Dolaghan, Associate Dentist
Ciara Gallagher, Practice Principal
Kathryn McKenna, President, Northern Ireland Branch
Philip McLorian, Practice Principal
