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NZDA CONFERENCE 2018

This year’s conference is a mixture of old and new, with enough of the old to satisfy the traditionalists, but plenty of new to appeal to everyone.

Read the following pages and see what’s on offer at this year’s NZDA Conference.

There is an excellent group of scientific speakers, both international and local covering a range of topics with something for everyone.

Bring the team for Team day on Thursday, where a programme tailored to the needs of dental assistants and practice managers has been assembled.

Once again the Employment Fair coincides with conference, and the final year class from Otago will be there. If you are looking to employ a young dentist we will have them all here at the conference. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Alongside the lecture programme on Friday afternoon are three technical sessions on patient experience, Google rankings, and digital marketing and practitioner responsibility in advertising. Learn something new!

Continuing the wellness theme of 2018 there will be workshops on managing stress, and mindfulness and self compassion to enable us to take better care of ourselves.

Which is where collegiality comes in with the social programme. There will be a happy hour amongst the industry, and the inaugural Conference Dinner and NZDA Awards evening at the fabulous Cordis Hotel, which is free to all delegates.

This will be a night of glamour and entertainment and an opportunity to recognise some of our colleagues for the outstanding work they do. So take this opportunity to dress your best and make this a night to remember.

Mark off August 16,17 and 18 from your work diary to come to Conference 2018 and find out why NZDA Conferences are ‘better than all the rest!’

Bill O’ConnorPresident, NZDA

From the President

Simply the Best

Registration Guide _ August 2018 5

ContentDentist programme 6

Young dentist day 10

Team day programme 12

Dental therapist and hygienist day 13

Employment Fair 14

International speakers 16

National speakers 24

Social programme 28

How to register 30

Accommodation 32

Sponsors acknowledgment 34

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Disclaimer: The views expressed in articles in this publication are those of the author(s), not necessarily those of the NZDA.

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Each workshop provides up to:

1 CPD hourThis programme provides up to:

5 CPD hours

Lecture Programme

9.15amOpening remarks

Dr Bill O’Connor, President NZDA

9.30amThe effect on oral health of vaping, tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs and fitness regimes!

Dr Tim Hodgson, UK

10.30am Morning tea

11.15amManaging the anxious dental patient - maintaining the sense of proportion

Prof. Tim Newton, UKSponsored by Colgate

12.30pm NZDA AGM

12.40pm Lunch

2.00pmThe Lawrie Croxson Memorial Lecture The Wisdom Tree: Wellbeing advice for dentists by dentists

Dr Fiona Moir & Dr Renske van den BrinkSponsored by NZDIS

2.45pmTo treat or refer – where do I start? Interdisciplinary management of patients. A clinical case based discussion focused on getting the best outcomes for patients.

Dr Andrew Cautley, Prosthodontist, Nelson Dr Nick Cole, Periodontist, Auckland Dr Desmond Ong, Orthodontist, Australia Dr Ong sponsored by NZAO

3.45pm Afternoon tea

4.30pm Indirect posterior restorations: when, how and why

Dr Roberto Turrini, ItalySponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent

5.30pm Happy hour amongst the industry exhibition

5.30pm Affiliated Society AGM’s- NZ Society of Endodontics

- NZ Society for Sedation in Dentistry

or an afternoon of...

Wellness Workshops

Spend some time developing a different side to your professional life and lifestyleThe workshops will be experiential and interactive. The facilitators will use individual exercises along with discussion and whole group learning. Didactic teaching will be kept to a minimum. Participants will be given the opportunity to learn techniques or undertake tasks.

Confidentiality will be emphasised throughout the workshops, to create a safe collegial environment.

2.45 – 3.45pm Mindfulness and self-compassion for dentistsDr Renske van den BrinkSponsored by NZDIS

Discover two evidence-based techniques to train your mind and feel more peaceful. By learning how to influence your inner critic and be kinder to yourself, you can access many psychological and physical health benefits.


4.30 – 5.30pm Six techniques to manage stressDr Fiona MoirSponsored by NZDIS

In one hour, it is possible to learn six quick ways of managing stress. This will be an experiential workshop, where each technique will be explained and then experienced. Dentistry can be a stressful profession, and it is always useful to add more strategies to your repertoire. This workshop may be useful for yourself, or for your colleagues and family.

Thursday 16 August


This masterclass provides up to:

1.5 CPD hoursThis symposium provides up to:

2 CPD hours

or an afternoon...

Masterclass Limited places available

Join a world leader for a deeper dive into the challenging world of exodontia

2.45 - 4.15pm Contemporary oral surgery for the general dentist: A simple and predictable approach to minimally invasive oral surgeryDr Alan Jeroff, Canada

The course will focus primarily on the principles of oral surgery and on the most up-to-date techniques of exodontia to improve clinical success. This course is designed for the clinician who would like to broaden his/her knowledge and scope of practice and improve surgical skill.

Learning objectives:

Know the minimally invasive tooth removal techniques and instrumentation.

Remove broken and difficult teeth with minimal flap.

Perform pre-operative patient evaluation and assess difficult extractions.

Prescribe medications most commonly used for oral surgery

Apply effective local anesthesia techniques.

Use instrumentation for atraumatic extraction and dento-alveolar surgery

Apply tissue management and flap designs for various surgical procedures for optimal end result

Effectively retrieve broken root tips utilising principles of exodontia

Better manage medically compromised patients

Know the latest updates on managing patients on bisphosphonates

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of socket grafting and the relevance of choosing a graft material

Manage complications more efficiently

Know different suturing techniques


Research

Hear six researchers from the University of Otago provide insights into their current areas of study

Oral health research in NZ – what are our researchers up to? Translating evidence into clinical practice. This afternoon will feature the latest dental and oral health research from the University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry Sir John Walsh Research Institute. In addition to an overview of research carried out in the Institute, up-and-coming researchers will give talks on a range of topics from enamel hypomineralisation in children and dental wear in whales to tooth crowns and special care dentistry. There will also be a talk on practice-based research – outlining how clinicians, through their daily practice, can contribute to research that is directly translatable into improved care for patients.

2.45pm Research symposium - Part 1 The Sir John Walsh Research Institute: What? Why? How?

Professor Richard Cannon, Director SJWRI

3.05pm Practice based research – improving health by translating practice evidence into patient care

Dr Lara Friedlander

3.25pm Development of novel tooth-coloured shell crowns to treat dental caries in children

Dr Joanne Choi


4.30pm Research symposium - Part 2 Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation – an unsolved puzzle

Dr Manikandan Ekambaram

4.50pm A whale of a problem? Dental wear in orcas held in captivity

Dr Carolina Loch

5.10pmReferral patterns in special care dentistry

Mr Graeme Ting


12.30pm Lunch

This programme provides up to:

5 CPD hours

Lecture Programme

8.40am Welcome day two MC. Wallace Chapman

8.45amIndirect anterior restorations: when, how and why?

Dr Roberto Turrini, Italy Sponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent

10.00am Morning tea

10.45am The convergence of modern materials & digital technology for enhanced prosthodontics – Part 1

Prof. John Sorensen, USASponsored by 3M

11.45amSexual practice and the mouth

Dr Tim Hodgson, UK

11.45am Peri-implant pathology: from non-surgical management to explanation

Dr Meredith Owen, AustraliaSponsored by EMS

Friday 17 August

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12.30pm ICD Induction and luncheon

2.00pm The convergence of modern materials & digital technology for enhanced prosthodontics – Part 2

Prof. John Sorensen, USASponsored by 3M

2.45pm No one does what they’re told: Interventions to improve oral hygiene behaviour


3.30pm Afternoon Tea

4.00pm Dental trauma – clinical management choices and dilemmas

A clinical case based discussion focused on the management of traumatic injuries to teeth. What do the specialists say and do.

Dr Lara Friedlander, Endodontist, Dunedin

Dr Andrew Cautley, Prosthodontist, Nelson

Dr Nick Cole, Periodontist, AucklandSponsored by ACC

5.00pm Close of day two

7.00pm Conference Dinner and NZDA Awards Cordis Hotel (formerly the Langham Hotel)



Technology Workshops

Hints, tips and optimisation to get your practice noticed and stay relevant

2.00 – 3.30pm Technology workshop 1 Putting the patient experience at the heart of your practice Jonathan Engle, General Manager Software of Excellence

This seminar will show you how to implement a seamless patient journey that puts customer care first, enhancing their experience at every touchpoint and optimising clinical outcomes.

By understanding your practice workflow from a patient perspective, the seminar offers a thought-provoking insight into the impact your processes have on your patient experience and care.

Using real-life scenarios to structure the session, you will be encouraged to think about each individual touchpoint and realise how customer-centric your business really is.

Considering both digital and face-to-face communications from the moment a new patient searches online for your practice, to the moment they leave the surgery and beyond, the seminar provides an all-encompassing guide on how best to set up and track a customer-centric workflow that will also benefit your team and business as a whole.

4.00 – 4.40pm Technology workshop 2 Ranking on page one of Google - top tips to drive more visitsPaul Thornton, Digital Hothouse

Hints and tips to help you take control of your Google rankings. SEO takeaways for you to put to work to help boost your website rankings and gain more traffic in 2018.

4.40 – 5.00pm Technology workshop 3 Digital marketing and practitioner responsibility in advertisingRobin Whyman, Chair, DCNZ

The Council’s presentation will cover an oral health practitioner’s professional obligations for the form and content of their advertising to consumers of health-related services and products associated with their practice. These standards are set by Council’s Advertising Practice Standard that links to other components of the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners, such as informed consent.

Technology workshop 1 provides up to:

1.5 CPD hours


0.67 CPD hours


0.33 CPD hours


2.00pm I’m a dentist how do I deal with this? Patient and practitioner disputes - Part 1

Dr James Foster, UK & Dr Sarah Kelly, AucklandSponsored by DPL

9.00am Young Dentists' session Press the right buttons with your patients

Allison MooneySponsored by GSK

11.45am Blame it on my roots – common pitfalls in surgery and how to identify and avoid them

Dr Alan Jeroff, Canada

10.45amReal world orthodontics. Managing expectations and avoiding pitfalls

Dr Desmond Ong, Australia Sponsored by NZAO

2.00pm Psychology of the teen patient

Dr Mohamad Al-Dujaili, Auckland

2.45pm Management strategies for compromised first permanent molars


9.00am Not quite what I expected: normal and abnormal expectations of treatment


10.00am Morning tea

10.45am A close look at the effects chronic oral disease has on the quality of a patients life.

Dr Tim Hodgson, UK

11.45amPhotography as part of the prosthodontic treatment plan

Dr Roberto Turrini, Italy Sponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent

12.30pm Lunch

2.45pm Digital simplicity in tooth wear cases

Dr Andrea Shepperson, Auckland


4.00pm Sustainability and social responsibility in dentistry - a young dentists perspective

Dr Laura Ichim, Wellington

4.20pm

It’s a bit of a ‘stuff up’ – what’s your advice? - Part 2

Dr James Foster, UK & Dr Sarah Kelly, Auckland Sponsored by DPL

4.40pm Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ... and the hands of the Botox injector

Dr Susan Church, Auckland

5.15pm Conference concludes

These programmes provide up to:

5.5 CPD hours

Lecture Programme

8.55am Welcome day three MC. Wallace Chapman

Young Dentist Programme

8.55am Welcome to the Young Dentist daySponsored by GSK

Saturday 18 August

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12.30pm RACDS Luncheon, Gusto Rest. Grand Hotel

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Practical certification

Hone your medical emergency skills

1.00 – 5.30pm NZDA CORE Immediate Dental Resuscitation courseCORE Immediate is a course for Dentists (providing RA sedation only), Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists, Orthodontic Auxiliaries and Clinical Dental Technicians undertaking restricted activities.

Certification requires a practical session (4 hours) where the student demonstrates simulated practical skills in two areas:

1. Practical skills of resuscitation

2. Scenarios for the management of collapse and medical emergencies.

Fee:

$185.00Includes GST

Please note this courses require a minimum of six participants.Course provided by:

This workshop provides up to:

4 CPD hours


Team day Thursday 16 August

Programme

9.10am Opening and welcome

9.15amWhy chew sugar free gum and what the Dental Surgery Assistant can advise patients

Deepa HughesSponsored by Wrigley’s EXTRA sugar free gum

9.30amMonitoring the sterilisation process’ – know your stuff and what’s new in this space

Megan Sharpe, General Manager – Practice Solutions ANZ (Prime Practice)

10.30am Morning tea

11.15am What’s lurking on that bench? Dry surface biofilms and their role in cross infection

Paul Byrne, General Manager, Whiteley Corporation NZ

11.45amCaring for your hands and those in your care

Leonard Brown, National Sales Manager at Mun (Australia) Pty Ltd

12.30pm Lunch

2.00pmThe wisdom tree: Wellbeing advice for dentists by dentists

Dr Fiona Moir & Dr Renske van den Brink

2.45pm Beyond the suction tip …Chairside assisting is much more than holding suction

Kendal West

3.45pmNew Zealand Dental Assistants Association (NZDAA) AGM

3.45pmIndustry exhibition and afternoon tea

There are additional sessions running throughout the late afternoon relating to dental research that you are welcome to attend as well.


Wellness Workshops Spend some time developing a different side to your professional life and lifestyleThe workshops will be experiential and interactive. The facilitators will use individual exercises along with discussion and whole group learning. Didactic teaching will be kept to a minimum. Participants will be given the opportunity to learn techniques or undertake tasks.

Confidentiality will be emphasised throughout the workshops, to create a safe collegial environment.

2.45 – 3.45pm Mindfulness and self-compassion for dentistsDr Renske van den Brink Sponsored by NZDIS

Discover two evidence-based techniques to train your mind and feel more peaceful. By learning how to influence your inner critic and be kinder to yourself, you can access many psychological and physical health benefits.


4.30 – 5.30pm Six techniques to manage stressDr Fiona Moir Sponsored by NZDIS

In one hour, it is possible to learn six quick ways of managing stress. This will be an experiential workshop, where each technique will be explained and then experienced. Dentistry can be a stressful profession, and it is always useful to add more strategies to your repertoire. This workshop may be useful for yourself, or for your colleagues and family.

Team day provides for therapists and hygienists in attendance on Thursday up to:

4 CPD hours

Sponsored by:


Dental Therapist and Hygienists day Friday 17 August

Programme

8.30am Opening and welcome

8.45am Minimising risk and preventing death – how good is your medical history?

Dr Tim Hodgson, UK

10.00am Morning tea

10.45am Real world orthodontics. Managing expectations and avoiding pitfalls


11.45am Peri-implant pathology: From non-surgical management to explanation

Dr Meredith Owen, AustraliaSponsored by EMS

OR11.45am Sexual practice and the mouth

Dr Tim Hodgson, UK

12.30pm Lunch

2.00pm The special needs patient practical 'tips and tricks' in clinical management

Joanna Ngo

2.45pm No one does what they’re told: Interventions to improve oral hygiene behaviour

Prof. Tim Newton, King’s College London Dental Institute, UKSponsored by Colgate


4.00pm Dental trauma – clinical management choices and dilemma’s? A clinical case based discussion focused on the management of traumatic injuries to teeth. What do the specialists say and do.

Dr Lara Friedlander, Endodontist, Dunedin Dr Andrew Cautley, Prosthodontist, Nelson Dr Nick Cole, Periodontist, AucklandSponsored by ACC

5.00pm Conference day concludes


Technology Workshops

Hints, tips and optimisation to get your practice noticed and stay relevant.

2.00pm – OnwardsJoin the workshops for a range of interesting sessions on using social media and technology which you are welcome to attend. The Exhibition also runs throughout the afternoon with a range of activities occurring in that space.

Refer to Page 9 for more information.

This programme provides up to:

5.5 CPD hours


Employment FairSponsored by:

Ready to impart your knowledge and pass the baton?If you are you considering employing a new or recent graduate in 2019 then register to attend Employment Fair.

Friday 17 August, 2.00 – 6.00 pm Crowne Plaza, Auckland. Meet the final year BDS students. They will be joined by 2016 or 2017 graduates who are looking for a new position next year.

The aim of the Employment Fair is to connect potential employers with new/recent graduates who are looking for work in 2019.

This is achieved using 10 – 15 minute appointment slots throughout the course of the afternoon. With 19 appointment slots in total, there’s potential for great connections to be made.

These initial face-to-face interactions can lead to follow up interviews or connections being strengthened at the Conference dinner and NZDA Awards evening.

Who can attend?

Employers: Anyone looking to hire a new/recent graduate in 2019

Jobseekers: 2016 & 2017 graduates who are current NZDA members, will be joined by the final year BDS students from the University of Otago.

WHEN:Friday 17 August: 2.00 – 6.00pm

WHERE:Crowne Plaza, Auckland

Employment Fair registrations close 18 July – detailed information can be found on the conference website Employment Fair page www.nzdaconference.org.nz

If you have any queries regarding the Employment Fair, please contact: Ami Gilchrist Membership Services Manager New Zealand Dental Assoc. T: 09 579 8001 E: [email protected]


Speakers:Prepare to be enlightened...


Dr James Foster Senior Dento-Legal Adviser Dental Protection, UKJames qualified from Newcastle Dental School in 1990 and was in General Practice for sixteen years during which time he ran two practices in Northumberland. James had various roles with the Northern Deanery which included seven years as a VT Adviser (latterly as a GPT scheme adviser), Workforce Adviser, Dental Tutor and a PCD Tutor. He also worked as a Clinical Supervisor in Prosthodontics at Newcastle Dental hospital for four years.

James obtained a Masters degree in Medical Law in 2005, and has further obtained the MFGDP(UK) and a Certificate in Clinical Education. James is also a trained Mentor and following his appointment as a local adviser to Dental Protection in 2004, he was further appointed as an Associate Dento-Legal Adviser in 2004 before becoming a full-time Dento-Legal Adviser in March 2008.

James handles cases from several International jurisdictions and in 2014 he was appointed Head of Dental Services for Australia and New Zealand.

The responsibility for the business, patient care, and professionalism within my practice

Questions between young dentists, established dentists, employed dentists, and practice owners.

This interactive session will look at a range of questions that can arise between dentists within a practice…who decides, and who is responsible for the :-

The materials used, the laboratory chosen, and the fees charged

The patient consent, the treatment plan, the advertising and the online interaction with patients

What do we do when colleagues within a practice are not competent or acting unprofessionally

International speakersIn alphabetical order

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Dr Tim HodgsonUnited KingdomTim Hodgson, a consultant in Oral Medicine was appointed Clinical Director at the Eastman Dental Hospital UCLH Foundation NHS Trust in 2014.

He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK). A Fellow in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He became a specialist in Oral Medicine in 2003.

Tim has 80 citations in peer reviewed journals. His 30 original papers focus on the oral manifestations of HIV infection in both the UK and Africa, HHV8 and CMV transmission in Africa, therapeutic interventions for oral mucosal disease and patient centred outcome measures.

He was one of the lead authors of the UK Oral Medicine competencies document and was involved with the UK Oral medicine curriculum development.

He has lectured in the USA, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, India and UK on Oral Medicine and medical problems in dentistry.

Personal habits and fitness regimens – what are the links to oral health?

The effects of tobacco alcohol and drug misuse have well documented adverse effects on many body systems. We understand the synergistic effects of smoked tobacco and alcohol in the aetiology of oral cancer; however few oral health care professionals know the full implication of personal habits affecting oral health. As well as drug misuse the oral consequences of health and fitness regimens in amateur and professional sport will be addressed. An interactive overview, using the latest evidence, will discuss issues rarely focused upon in dentistry.

Tobacco can be used in many forms. “Vaping” has become a newly introduced fashionable alternative of administering nicotine which is suggested to have less adverse effects. The implications of tobacco both smoked and topical use will be discussed as well as the role of the dentists in smoking cessation. Similarly alcohol can be taken in many different forms and we will review the impact of alcohol in both mouth rinses and that drunk for pleasure. Many patients are unaware of the impact of smoking and alcohol on their oral health.

Nearly 3800 New Zealanders were among the 115,523 people worldwide who took part in the Global Drug Survey 2017. More than two-thirds of those taking the survey said they had used at least one illegal drug in their lifetime, and nearly all had used legal drugs (including alcohol and prescription medicines). The range and frequency of recreational drugs used in New Zealand will be discussed alongside any age and ethnicity data. Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug (38.7%). The presentation of drug misuse in the mouth is variable and this will be illustrated by many real clinical cases. Delegates will have the chance to test their skills before the actual diagnosis is shown.

Sexual practice and the mouth

The mouth is commonly involved in sexual practice. More than half of us will contract a sexually transmitted infection (STI) at some point in our lives. Young people up to the age of 25 have the highest rates of STIs in New Zealand. STIs can infect many areas of the body including the genital and anal areas, mouth and throat. In New Zealand STIs appear more commonly in the Maori and South Pacific population.

We will review the oral effects of sex and the local demographics of STIs. Case studies will be used to illustrate the presentation of oral syphilis, gonorrhea, Human immunodeficiency virus, Hepatitis C virus and Human papilloma virus. The link between oral STIs and oral cancer will be explored.

A close look at the effects chronic oral disease has on the quality of a patient’s life?

A dental abscess may cause transient pain and swelling and make an individual unwell but it potentially may cause death through sepsis or respiratory obstruction. The impact of oral disease on quality of life is increasingly evidenced.

The effect of oral mucosal disease on ability to eat drink and speak, appearance, as well as the ongoing discomfort can be palliated successfully with medical management. Restoration of the dentition secondary to hypodontia or tooth loss with or without dental implants is also associated with improved quality of life.

We will discuss patient related outcomes in dentistry and focus on the impact of common mucosal diseases such as lichen planus and rarer conditions such as orofacial granulomatosis pemphigus vulgaris and mucous membrane pemphigoid, how they may be secondary to medication and how these can be managed. The risks associated with these mucosal diseases will be highlighted and the role of the whole dental team in their identification and management reviewed.


Dr Alan JeroffCanada Dr Jeroff graduated from the University of Manitoba Dental School in 1977 and practises in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

He completed a mini-residency in Oral Surgery at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California and was a clinical tutor at the University of Otago School of Dentistry in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Alan lectures widely on Oral Surgery at national and international levels. He is an examiner to undergraduate dental students and interviews candidates for admission into the DMD program at the Faculty of Dentistry.

He is presently an assistant clinical professor at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry and performs all the Oral Surgery procedures including wisdom teeth removal and implant placements at the Burrard Implant Centre Dental Clinic. He is an active participant in study clubs, an aviation enthusiast and an IFR commercial pilot with more than 2500 flight hours in dfferent types of aircraft including gliders and T34 training jets. He currently is a medivac /air ambulance pilot for an organisation called Angel Flight, which flies patients for cancer treatments at various cancer centres in British Columbia.

Blame it on my roots - common pitfalls in surgery and how to identify and avoid them

Have you ever had a routine dental extraction that turned ugly? Don’t let minor complications such as broken roots stump you! Learn how to manage oral surgery cases with confidence and minimal stress. This lecture course is designed for general dentists who want to expand their oral surgery experience and better understand and manage their dento-alveolar procedures. This course will offer you, the general practitioner, an opportunity to better handle your extraction cases, manage complications and know what to avoid.


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Professor Tim Newton United Kingdom Tim Newton is Professor and Consultant in Psychology as Applied to Dentistry at King’s College London Dental Institute. An IADR distinguished scientist, he is the World’s foremost authority on psychology in dentistry. His particular interests include the management of dental anxiety and interventions to enhance oral health related behaviour.

Managing the anxious dental patient - maintaining the sense of proportion

Anxiety about visiting the dentist is very prevalent and can be distressing both for the patient and the dental team. This presentation will explore the assessment and management of patients with dental anxiety. The basic premise is that any intervention to enable patients to feel less anxious should be proportionate to their initial level of anxiety, it follows therefore that the first step in management is assessment. Techniques for managing dental anxiety will be outlined tailored to both the age of the patient and their initial level of concern.

No one does what they’re told: interventions to improve oral hygiene behaviour

Oral health is critically dependent on behaviour. It is very clear what patients can do to maintain and improve the heath of their teeth and gums, but many fail to maintain good oral hygiene. This talk will draw on psychological theory and extensive empirical research to outline a simple approach to maximise the impact of chairside oral health coaching. In order to engage in oral hygiene related behaviour patients need: Capability - the knowledge and skills required to engage in the behaviour; Opportunity - the environment to support behaviour change; Motivation - the implicit and explicit drive to engage in the behaviour. Simple techniques for enhancing these three components will be outlined.

Not quite what I expected: normal and abnormal expectations of treatment

Patients’ expectations of dental treatment may be unrealistic, particularly in the context of the growth of ‘aesthetic’ dental treatments. The extent of the discrepancy between the expectations of the patient and the likely process and outcome of care may be either within reasonable boundaries of tolerance and susceptible to change, or may be completely unrealistic and not susceptible to change. Individuals in the latter group may be suffering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder. In this talk I shall seek to address the assessment and management of both groups, the assessment and management of individuals with suspected Body Dysmorphic Disorder and the assessment and management of more normative mismatches in expectations.


Dr Desmond OngAustraliaDesmond Ong is currently a Clinical Academic in the Discipline of Orthodontics at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry, where he is involved in both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Orthodontic Programs. Desmond is also in full-time specialist orthodontic private practice in Townsville.

Desmond received the Raj Prasad Award from the Australian Society of Orthodontists (SA) in 2016 and is a past winner of the Young Lecturer Award from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

Interdisciplinary management

The awareness of dentofacial aesthetics and patient expectations are ever increasing. It is important to provide all reasonable and relevant treatment options, especially for challenging cases.

Interdisciplinary management of complex cases can provide excellent outcomes, however, such cases require comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning, along with close communication between all of the clinicians involved.

Real world orthodontics. Managing expectations and avoiding pitfalls

Orthodontics is one of the most fascinating and frustrating disciplines of dentistry. Despite improvements in modern technology, comprehensive diagnosis, informed consent and evidence-based treatments are still of paramount importance.

The timing of orthodontic intervention for growing patients has long been a topic of considerable debate. Careful and focused interceptive treatment for localised problems can be of great benefit, however, wholesale prescription of early treatment to either prevent or treat malocclusion is questionable.

Astute marketing by supply companies and practitioners have certainly whetted the appetite for short-term orthodontic alignment with braces or clear plastic aligners. Digital treatment planning and outcome predictions may appear impressive, however, difficulties arise when the progress of treatment or the final results do not match the predictions.

The presentation also explores how increasing patient expectations require increasing clinical competency and awareness to prevent the pitfalls in practice.

Management strategies for compromised first permanent molars

Compromised first permanent molars are relatively common in the adolescent population due to caries and/or developmental defects. Compromised first permanent molars with poor long-term prognosis are commonly associated with both short and long-term clinical dilemmas.

Several management strategies are available for both children and adolescents, depending upon the stage of dental development and type of malocclusion. In the majority of situations, compromised first permanent molars can be removed in conjunction with comprehensive orthodontic treatment, with complete closure of the extraction space. Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) can be used to facilitate predictable closure of large first permanent molar extraction spaces, particularly in the lower arch.

Autotransplantation of unerupted third molars into compromised first permanent molar extraction sites does warrant serious consideration where the long-term prognosis of a tooth is questionable, suitable donor teeth at the ideal stage of root development are present and where restorative implant placement is not possible due to expected future facial growth and dentoalveolar change.

This presentation will discuss the important case-specific diagnostic information required to determine the most appropriate management strategy for an individual patient.

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Dr Meredith OwenAustraliaMeredith Owen received an honours degree in BioMedical Science from the University of Guelph before studying dentistry at the University of Sydney. She graduated with honours and was awarded the Henry Bruce Maxwell prize for restorative dentistry, an academic merit scholarship, and an alumni achievement honour for leadership and community engagement. She also obtained her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontics from the University of Sydney, and upon completion was awarded membership into the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

Meredith has been working in private practice since 2010 and currently resides and works in Newcastle, Australia. She is involved in teaching for the University of Sydney, and was both a clinical educator and a mentor. She is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists, the Australian Society of Periodontology, and the International Team for Implantology.

Outside of the clinic, she can be found enjoying Newcastle’s beautiful beaches, on her mountain bike, or shooting hoops.

Peri-implant pathology: from non-surgical management to explanation

This CPD presentation aims to discuss recent advances in periodontal therapy which have influenced our management of Periodontitis and Peri-implant diseases. Participants will be encouraged to develop their clinical knowledge and assessment skills; learning how to identify potential problems before they occur and increase patient comfort and clinical efficiency. Participants will also discover Guided Biofilm Therapy® and learn why it integrates with the modern concept of preventive and minimally-invasive dentistry. At the end of the session, participants will also gain a better understanding of the role of AIRFLOW® and PIEZON® technology in the modern dental practice.

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Professor John A SorensenUSADr Sorensen is Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Director of the Biomimetics Biomaterials Biophotonics Biomechanics & Technology Laboratory, Director of Research for the Graduate Prosthodontics Program at the University of Washington. Previously he was founder and director of Pacific Dental Institute in Portland, Oregon, conducting clinical trials on fixed prosthodontic systems and applied materials testing, and offering CE programs.

A Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, Sorensen was in full-time practice limited to prosthodontics working with an in-house dental lab team for nine years in Portland, Oregon. The last three years being an implant specialty practice before returning to the University of Washington. Earlier he was The ODA Centennial Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Director, Dental Clinical Research Center at Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Sorensen has published over 85 research articles and chapters as well as over 140 research abstracts. He has given over 160 invited lectures in 34 countries as well as over 300 lecture courses, hands-on programs and patient-treatment classes.

The convergence of modern materials & digital technology for enhanced prosthodontics - Part 1 & 2.

The synergistic interaction between modern material systems, digital technologies and software developments have propelled enormous advancements in both conventional and implant prosthodontics. Dr. Sorensen will cover the latest developments in materials systems and will demonstrate how these material systems and technologies facilitate increased laboratory and clinical control, predictability, efficiency a nd s implicity, y et produce exquisite anatomy, natural aesthetics, and superior functional design, all with high precision.

Monolithic ceramics such as lithium disilicate but in particular zirconia have gained widespread use in routine practice. These systems bring a level of clinical predictability and longevity never seen before in the clinical practice of aesthetic fixed prosthodontics. Already providing improved translucency and shade gradation, ceramic manufacturers continue to push the envelope of even greater translucency and shading characteristics with novel ceramic structure and chemistries. Dr Sorensen will attempt to sort out these novel ceramics with the latest available research, as well as new cement formulations, presenting selection criteria and simplified c ementation techniques.

Digital workflows enhance all steps in the prosthodontic process from diagnosis, to planning, to provisional restoration fabrication, to definitive abutment and prosthesis fabrication. Combing sound traditional fixed prosthodontic principles with modern materials processed by new technologies and methodologies optimise prosthodontic therapies to a whole new level. Applications from single tooth, to FMR, to full arch implant prostheses are presented.

Learning objectives:-

- Understand how the processing and structure of ceramics caninfluence translucency, shade, strength, fracture toughnessand clinical longevity.

- Understand how zirconia ceramics work, the new classification system of zirconia and advantages and disadvantages of thedifferent types of zirconia.

- Understand selection criteria for provisional prosthesis anddefinitive prosthesis material systems, abutments and cements.

- Be familiar with novel and current intraoral scanning systems,software programs for design and manufacturing, integrationof the various parts of the digital workflow for conventionalprosthodontics and implant surgical-prosthodontics.

- Understand the advantages and limitations of the various partsof the digital workflow in prosthodontics for both the clinical andlaboratory technology side.

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Dr Roberto TurriniItaly Roberto Turrini graduated in Dentistry at the University of Florence in 2004. Since 2005 he has been working as a collaborator in Dr Mauro Fradeani’s office in Pesaro, Italy. He has attended several courses in Italy and abroad on prosthodontics, implantology and aesthetic dentistry and he has followed Dr Fradeani’s annual program on fixed prosthodontics. Author of several scientific articles published in Italian and international magazines, he is co-author with Dr Enrico Cogo and Dr Pietro Sibilla of a text about dental bleaching, published by Quintessence International in 2011 ( “Dental bleaching: methods for success” ), translated in German and Spanish and presently in translation into other languages. He lectures nationally and internationally on topics related to prosthodontics and aesthetic dentistry. He works in Pesaro and he focuses his professional activity on restorative, endodontics and prosthodontics with particular interest in aesthetic dentistry.

Indirect posterior restorations: when, how and why?

Nowadays the clinician is more and more often faced with requests to perform minimally invasive restorations in posterior and anterior areas. Continued advances in adhesive dentistry allow predictable bonding of tooth-supporting restorations using conservative preparations. These procedures can be applied to a large number of different clinical situations, from the single tooth to complex cases of prosthetic adhesive rehabilitation, especially in functional and aesthetic situations. The aim of this lecture is to provide clinical tips - from diagnosis to maintenance - following a step-by-step protocol for preparation, impression and cementation. Indications will be given on how to select the optimal restorative material, among the large number of products present in the market today.

Indirect anterior restorations: when, how and why?

The use of all-ceramic veneers represent a valid alternative to complete crown restorations.

The minimally invasive tooth preparation procedure and adhesive cementation technique allows for the maximum preservation of tooth structure helping to maintain tooth vitality and achieving a highly predictable, aesthetic restoration. Nowadays a new clinical approach based on innovative minimally invasive prosthetic procedures (MIPP) is also applicable to full crown restorations allowing for the preservation of vitality and tooth structure. The availability of a wide range of ceramic materials (glass ceramic, alumina and zirconia) permits the achievement of excellent, long lasting aesthetic results.

This prosthetic treatment workflow starts with an aesthetic and functional plan which allows an ideal integration of aesthetics, biological and functional requirements. Classical and new digital trends will be analysed in depth in order to reach the final goal.

Photography as part of the prosthodontic treatment plan

Dental photography has become essential in our daily practice. The correct use of dental photography helps the clinician with common problems such as the colour matching during restorative and prosthodontic procedures, communication with the dental technician or with other colleagues in cases of multidisciplinary care.

This lecture focuses on the selection of the right equipment, the establishment of a standardised protocol, the correct storage of images for medical-legal reasons and the creation of optimal photographs for patients or instructive activities.

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Dr Fiona Moir & Dr Renske van den BrinkThe Lawrie Croxson Memorial Lecture The wisdom tree: Wellbeing advice for dentists by dentists

This address will summarise the ‘wisdom’ received from dentists, as part of the nationwide workshop series: The NZDA’s Invigorate Wellness Tour. At the end of each wellbeing workshop, participants were asked to contribute one or two pieces of advice that they would give to a colleague – something that could improve wellbeing. The Connect facilitators have collated this advice and are proud to present it as ‘The wisdom tree’.

Both Dr Fiona Moir and Dr Renske van den Brink are facilitators for the NZDA Invigorate Wellness Tour. They are doctors with expertise in psychological health and education. They bring a wealth of facilitation skills, a passion for practitioner wellbeing and an ability to translate evidence into practice. They are looking forward to presenting what they discover in the tour with dental colleagues from around New Zealand.

Dr Fiona Moir

Fiona is one of the Directors of Connect Communications. She graduated from the University of Sheffield in 1989, has a background in General Practice and works part-time as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland where she specialises in practitioner well-being and mental health, which is also the topic of her PhD. She is a Director of Medical Student Affairs for the medical programme, has over 20 years of teaching experience and many publications in this area, as well as being one of the authors for the CALM website, a resource for stress management and well-being.

Dr Renske van den Brink

Renske is a Director of Connect Communications. She has worked in General Practice, as a facilitator on the Overseas Trained Doctors Programme, and as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland. In 2002 she graduated with a Diploma in Counselling using the Psychosynthesis model which supports her work as a MindBody therapist and counsellor. In 2009 she added a Post Graduate Diploma in MindBody Healthcare. Renske supervises health professionals in her private practice and as an Accredited Balint group leader. She is an author in the collaborative book edited by Dr Brian Broom: “Transforming Clinical Practice using the MindBody Approach: A Radical Integration”.

National speakers

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Dr Andrew CautleyProsthodontist Dr Andrew Cautley is a Prosthodontist, and has specialist practices in Nelson and Wellington, New Zealand. Since 1999 he has been a part-time Consultant in Prosthodontics at Hutt Hospital, near Wellington.

Dr Cautley graduated BDS in 1983 and MDS in 1991 from the University of Otago, and moved to Nelson in 1994. His practice is focussed on fixed prosthodontics and implants, and over the last few years has lectured widely in Australia and New Zealand.

Dr Nick Cole PeriodontistNicholas Cole graduated BDS from the University of Otago in 1981. After three years in practice in New Zealand he then went to London and completed a MSc in Periodontology graduating in 1987. Returning to New Zealand he then went into a group practice in Takapuna, where he maintained a general practice with a special interest in Periodontology.

In 1997, he retired from general practice and went back to the University of Otago to gain a MDS with distinction in Periodontology. Since 2000 he has been in specialist periodontal practice in a group specialist practice in Auckland.

He has lectured in New Zealand to various audiences and maintains an active interest in the provision of continuing education, also having been involved in the organization of many conferences and continuing education courses.

His implant experience spans 1991 to the present day, initially with a focus on restorative aspects then in 1995 doing his first surgical training. Since entering specialist practice in 2000 his clinical practice is limited to surgical aspects of care. His 15 years in general practice however give him a broad vision of the periodontal and implant surgical / restorative interface.

Dr Lara FriedlanderEndodontistLara completed her BDS in 1992 and MDS in Endodontics in 1999 and has been a full-time Senior Lecturer in Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago since 2008. She has completed a PhD investigating angiogenesis in immature permanent teeth. Lara’s many years’ experience as a specialist endodontist sees her regularly delivering update and hands-on courses in endodontics to practitioners and industry internationally and within New Zealand, and advising and providing patient care. Lara is an active researcher in ARCH (Applied Research through Clinicians Hands), New Zealand’s first dental practice based research network (PBRN) where she enjoys collaborating with general practitioners in research to answer clinical questions and deliver findings which are relevant to everyday dental practice in New Zealand. She leads PBRN projects and has run research workshop symposiums with dentists related to endodontics and patient education.

Outside the university, Lara is a New Zealand Dental Research Foundation board member and a regional committee member for the New Zealand branch of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS). She is also a Senior Examiner for the RACDS web-based education programme and the final examination for Fellowship. Lara is a member of the Oral Molecular & Immunopathology, Clinical and Translational, and Dental Education Research Programmes within the SJWRI.


Dr Sarah Kelly

The responsibility for the business, patient care, and professionalism within my practice

Questions between young dentists, established dentists, employed dentists, and practice owners.

This interactive session will look at a range of questions that can arise between dentists within a practice…who decides, and who is responsible for the :-

The materials used, the laboratory chosen, and the fees charged

The patient consent, the treatment plan, the advertising and the online interaction with patients

What do we do when colleagues within a practice are not competent or acting unprofessionally

Sarah is a general dentist and associate working in Newmarket within the Lumino the dentists group.

She is an elected member of the Lumino The Dentists Clinical Advisory Board. After graduating in 2000 she has worked in Australia and England within the public, private and corporate sectors. Returning in 2012 she has been working as part of Lumino The Dentists since this time.

Sarah is studying for her post grad certificate in law.

Allison MooneyPress the right buttons with your patients

Allison Mooney CSP multi award winning speaker and author. By attending this session you will gain greater insight into your own personality and what motivates you.

You will also learn what makes others tick discover what they need and come away from this session with a very effective but simple tool that will change the way you see others, and wished many years ago that you had learned how to “Press the Right Buttons” thus avoiding people challenges, both at work and home.

Dr Mo Al DujailiPsychology of the teen patient

The talk will give an overview of teen patients and how they differ from other patients seen in general dental practice.

Objectives:

Introduce teen patients as a distinct category of patients

Highlight the biological and psychological developmental stages of teens

Explore the teen psychology and the effects of time

Highlight the dental link and effective communication

Appreciate the complexity in treatment planning

Appraise clinical cases and the evidence that can influence clinical decision-making

Mohamad is a Specialist Orthodontist whose everyday clinical practice focuses on all aspects of orthodontics including adult orthodontics, early intervention and functional therapy for children. He qualified from the University of Otago and practices at Shakespeare Orthodontics in Auckland – Takapuna and Warkworth.

A firm believer in maintaining high clinical standards and striving to excel, Mohamad is affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Sydney), and holds numerous national and international professional memberships. He is a member of the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists, the New Zealand Dental Association, and the American Association of Orthodontists, as well as a Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontics.

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Dr Andrea SheppersonDigital simplicity in tooth wear cases

Digital technology allows easy visualisation and accurate assessment of tooth wear, and planning strategies to predictably design and deliver reconstruction of the worn dentition.

Learn how to:

Scan and capture digital models and bite records

Design, print or mill cost effective deprogrammer devices

Use Digital Smile Design to set facially driven parameters for lengthening teeth and increasing OVD

Use new lab milled materials for cost effective reconstruction of the worn dentition.

Andrea is an internationally recognised clinician, thought leader and educator. One of Australasia’s best known dentists, she is a sought-after speaker. She has helped dentists globally with practical solutions to everyday problems. A practicing clinician, she understands the hearts and minds of dentists.

A Digital Smile Design Master and Instructor, an Honorary Life Member of the NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a founding Member of the American Academy of Oral and Systemic Health as well as a Mentor and Alumni of the internationally renowned Kois Center in Seattle, USA she is regarded as an innovator and visionary thinker.

Andrea is a past Director and Chair of the NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and a Director of dental corporate Lumino The Dentists. She founded the Dental Fingerprint, a risk assessment tool for clinicians. Dr. Shepperson studied dentistry at the University of Otago and currently practices in Auckland, New Zealand.

Dr Laura IchimSustainability and social responsibility in dentistry – a young dentist's perspective

Laura completed her BDS (with Distinction) at the University of Otago in 2010. She gained her Fellowship in General Dentistry FRACDS(GDP) in 2016, gaining the top award – the Sutherland Prize. Laura was awarded the Outstanding Young Dentist of the Year Award by NZDA at the annual conference for the years 2017/2018.

Laura has been practicing dentistry for eight years in Wellington and spreads her time between private practice and the public sector, as a part-time Community Dentist for Bee Healthy Regional Dental Services.

She is also is committed to working with the NZDA, she holds role of Hon. Secretary of the NZDA Wellington Branch. She is the secretary of the regional committee for the New Zealand branch of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS). Laura volunteers with Healthy Futures Trust and is their Wai Water Manager. Wai Water is a programme that supports communities to rethink and replace sugary drinks – turning their backs on the preventable diseases associated with sugary drinks by providing positive and solution based approaches.

Laura is incredibly passionate about sustainability and social responsibility and their place and role in dentistry. She is also a proud supporter of One Percent Collective (founded by her partner Pat), that has to date raised over $800,000 by growing a collective of over 400 people who support the community with 1% of their income on a regular basis.

Dr Susan ChurchYou cannot be serious! My dentist giving Botox!! But surely they just fix teeth?

Times are changing. Find out why you are in a unique position to provide this service or at least be aware of what place Botox has in today’s world of dentistry.

Susan graduated from Otago University in 1987. After six years with NZ Defence Forces she travelled to London where she worked for four years, before returning to New Zealand and private practice. Her expertise is now in cosmetic dentistry for people who not only want to look younger and/or feel better about their teeth, but also about their whole face.

Susan was one of the first dentists in New Zealand to introduce Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers into her practice nearly 10 years ago and has completed many courses both nationally and internationally. While she is the New Zealand trainer in Xeomin for New Zealand Scientific and Medical Ltd her practice is not limited to just one type of Botulinum toxin.

Susan has been running hands-on training courses in Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers throughout New Zealand for several years.


Happy hour

When: Thursday 16 August

Where: Amongst the Industry Exhibition

Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Tickets: One ticket is included in each full dentist registration. Additional tickets are available for purchase when registering

$50 per person.

ICD Induction & luncheonThe Board of the Australasian Section of ICD invites all Fellows and their guests to attend the ICD induction ceremony and luncheon at SkyCity on Friday, August 17th.

When:Friday 17 August

Where:SkyCity Convention Centre

Time:12:30 – 2:00pm

Dress:Business attire

Tickets:$75 incl GST (lunch and refreshments)

Fellows registering for the conference may purchase tickets when registering. Fellows who are not attending the conference are able to purchase tickets by responding to invitations sent to all Fellows by the ICD Administrative Officer.

There is no fee for new ICD Fellows who are being inducted. New Fellows must register through the Administrative Officer, not through the NZDA website.

Enquiries to Ron Robinson, Administrative Officer: [email protected].

RACDS LuncheonWhen:Saturday 18 August

Where:Gusto at the Grand Private Dining Room

Time:12:30pm – 2:00pm

Dress:Business attire

Tickets: $75 incl GST

College Fellows, Members, candidates and their partners may purchase tickets when registering for the conference.

Enquiries to Caitlin Connolly, Events & Communications Manager, RACDS [email protected]

Social Programme

We are unique in the world - one dental school, a connected community and healthy Association.

Attending the conference not only means seeing the latest and greatest. It is your chance to reconnect with classmates and colleagues and rekindle old friendships.

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Conference Dinner & NZDA Awards

Registration Guide _ August 2018

When:Friday 17 August

Where:Cordis Hotel Ballroom (formerly the Langham Hotel)

Time:7.00pm for 7.30pm

Dress:Formal or black tie

Tickets:One ticket is included in each full dentist registration.

Additional tickets are available for purchase when registering at $160 per person.

New NZDA Service AwardSponsored by Dental Protection Ltd.

New NZDA Branch Initiative of the Year 2018Sponsored by Bupa Dental Corporation

New NZDA Public Service AwardSponsored by Bupa Dental Corporation

NZDA Colleague of the YearSponsored by Henry Schein NZ


RegisterNZDAconference.org.nzFor further information: [email protected] +64 (03) 379 0390

EarlybirdBy June 29

All fees inclusive of GST

Full conference NZDA Member *

$1,180* Each full NZDA registration receives a ticket to the

Conference dinner and NZDA Awards evening.

Member Day

$620Retired Member

$55Post Graduate Student Full Time

$595Team Day for Dental Surgery Assistants & Practice Managers Thursday

$250Dental Therapist/Hygienist Day Friday

$275

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StandardAfter June 30

All fees inclusive of GST

Full conference NZDA Member *

$1,380* Each full NZDA registration receives a ticket to the

Conference dinner and NZDA Awards evening.

Member Day

$750Retired Member

$55Post Graduate Student Full Time

$595Team Day for Dental Surgery Assistants & Practice Managers Thursday

$325Dental Therapist/Hygienist Day Friday

$350

The fine print Registration inclusions for each category above are outlined on the conference website.

Fees may be paid by direct debit or credit card. Registration fees paid by credit card will incur a surcharge (Visa & Mastercard 2.6% or Amex 4%).

Registration conditions1. Registrations may not be shared.

2. Early bird registrations that remain unpaid after the close of early bird will be automatically increased to the standard registration rate.

3. Dentists must register as dentists, NZDA members are not eligible to register for the Dental therapist/hygienists day or Team day for dental surgery assistants and practice managers.

4. Overseas dentists who are members of their national dental association are eligible to pay the NZDA member registration fee and may be asked to provide proof of membership

5. If a dentist spouse or partner is also a dentist, both must register separately as dentists unless the partner is only attending the social functions.

Cancellation policyAll cancellations must be in writing to Conference Innovators. You may reassign your registration to another person at no charge.

If you cancel your registration the following refund policy applies: before Thursday 5 July a $100 cancellation fee; after Friday 6 July there is no refund except at the discretion of NZDA.

If you cancel one or more social tickets (retaining your registration) the following refund policy applies:

Before Thursday 5 July receive a full refund of your ticket;

After Friday 6 July there is no refund except at the discretion of NZDA.

Refunds will be processed no later than one month after written notification has been received.

Accommodation cancellations or amendments are subject to individual hotel policies –please refer to the website for specific details.

Most hotels have a non refundable policy if cancellation occurs within 30 days of the conference.


Accommodation This accommodation is very close - or within - the precinct where our conference will be held. So you'll be in walking distance from everything Auckland has to offer and truly amongst all the action.


iSkyCity Grand Hotel Conference hotelPremium luxury room $319 incl GST

Premium luxury harbour view room$359 incl GST

SkyCity Hotel Premium room$249 incl GST

Crowne Plaza HotelEmployment Fair venueSuperior room$240 incl GST

290m from SKYCITY Convention Centre (crossing at the lights)

Cordis Hotel (formerly the Langham Hotel)

Conference Dinner and Awards venue Superior king room $190 incl GST

1.3km from SKYCITY Convention Centre, 20 minute walk

Accommodation Terms and Conditions Accommodation room rates listed are valid only if booked through the registration process or directly by Conference Innovators.

Rates include GST, are quoted on a per room per night basis and are for the room only unless stated otherwise. Bookings cannot be confirmed without a credit card guarantee.

Rates and all information are current at time of publication and may be subject to change without prior notification.

Accommodation cancellations within 30 days of the conference are non refundable.

Cancellations received prior to the 8 July are subject to the individual hotel policy.


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