Dr. Kiran Gadre - Maxillofacial Infections an overview
Abstract:
Maxillofacial infections are varied in nature, symptoms, etiologic factors, may be minor or life threatening. Treatment is either surgical or medical. As Dental surgeons we must be familiar with the infections, factors governing the outcome, right management in terms of treatment &/or time to refer to OMF surgeon for optimal outcome. This overview of management, infections of the head and neck will take you through a do’s and don’ts in management of OMF infections. It will also give you important tips to tide over difficult situations while handling infections in dental setup.
This presentation takes you on a tour of variety of infections faced and treated by OMF surgeons.

DR. Nilima Malik
An insight to Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery
Abstract: The field of oral and maxillo-facial surgery has evolved through the ages from tooth pulling to creating new facial profiles.
Now oral and maxillo-facial surgery enjoys a unique position straddling both the dental and medical professions, many a times overlapping into areas that have traditionally been considered as medical specialties.
This presentation will take you through a journey from conventional oral surgery to the current state of the art maxillo-facial procedures

DR. ANURAG SINGH - ANTIBIOTICS : USE,MISUSE AND OVERUSE
Abstract:
Antibiotics are the most widely abused prescribed drugs on the basis of inappropriate indications, dosages and duration of use. Approximately half of all antibiotics given to the patients without any signs or symptoms of infections, In many cases to prevent infections and to ensure that “everything was done” to avoid later criticism. Antibiotics are often used as “drugs of fear” to cover for potential errors of omission or commission and thereby prevent a claim for negligence.

The abuse of negligence (tort) law has been a major contributing factor to massive overuse of antibiotics.
Principles of use of antibiotics pertaining to dentistry will be presented

Dr. Kanir Bhatia - Bringing back lost structure- a restoarative paradigm

Dr. Amit Patodiya
Anterior Composite Restorations: the art simplified
Abstract:
Today our dental world is having high demands to perform cosmetic dental treatments but for many people cost plays a negative role as some of the procedures create big hole in the pocket.
Direct composite restorations come in handy in such situations where good results can be obtained in less expenditure and sometimes also in less time provided done carefully in right manner.
This presentation highlights on various complex considered issues which are often neglected like case selection, tooth preparation, techniques of placing composites and right methods of finishing them thereby enhancing the life of the restorations.

Dr.Nikhil Bahuguna.
FILL IT, SHUT IT …….FORGET IT!
Abstract:
Over the last few decades, the use of composite resin for the restoration of posterior teeth has significantly increased due to the esthetic demands and the desire to preserve sound tooth structure during cavity preparation. With the development of sophisticated adhesive systems and improved restorative resins, composite restorations have proved to be predictable successful.

Composite restorations are technique sensitive, especially in the posterior region where access, visibility and moisture control are sometimes difficult to achieve. Despite these difficulties, composite resins are a very popular as a restorative material of choice.

In order to restore teeth with direct composite resin; the clinician must have a sound knowledge and understanding of the concepts of adhesive techniques, cavity designs, pulp protection, placement techniques, curing methodology and technology, concepts of polymerization shrinkage and micro and nanoleakage and most importantly the finishing and polishing and protocol for the maintenance of the restoration for a long term success.

Dr. Akshay Rathi
Orthodontics : Can Your Practice Afford To Ignore It ?
Abstract:
A traditional clinical practice constitutes :
a) The Dentist performing most of the clinical procedures himself with a special emphasis on certain procedures in which he or she develops interest or receives advanced training. Associates are also trained to handle all the rest of the day-to-day minor procedures and they are gradually ingrained into practice with experience;
b) Complex cases and procedures and sensitive patients are generally referred to a Specialist even though the general Dentist has a theorotical know-how of how the cases will be managed;and
c) The Orthodontic patients which are referred to the neighbourhood Orthodontist or are managed by a visiting Consultant. This group constitutes a part of the practice where the sole responsibility of the cases is transferred to the Orthodontist with the dentist just glancing a cursory look once in a while. Once the Orthodontic treatment is completed, the patients again enter the general stream of routine dentistry.

Such a model of practice was doing fine till now. However contemporary clinical practice has now evolved to a completely new want-based patient centric model with an emphasis on interactive treatment planing. The role of Orthodontics cannot be ignored or undermined while formulating a holistic treatment plan for the patient. Orthodontics plays an important role in a variety of clinical situations such as pre-implant space management, correction of aesthetic problems like increased gingival display, canting of occlusal plane, improvement of crown-root ratio,etc. Just like a practice is unimaginable without the knowledge of endodontics or prosthetics, the time has come that the same holds true for Orthodontics. The presentation will be supported by clinical cases to prove across this view point.

Dr. Jignesh Kothari
Lingual orthodontics & Clear Aligners- A new Era in adult orthodontics
Abstract:
Orthodontics has been associated with creating beautiful smiles since its inception as the first dental specialty from the beginning of the 20th century. Now, that orthodontics has passed its centennial year, it has become a fully integrated partner in the interdisciplinary development of the smile. For most of its life, orthodontics was delivered to children and adolescents. However, today orthodontics is not just for kids. In many parts of the world, orthodontic practices treat anywhere from 25% to 50% adults or more. But the major restraining factor among all adults is visibility of braces.
One of the most important challenges in orthodontics is to attain excellence in treatment with comfortable and esthetic appliances. Teeth alignment and facial balance need an invisible means of reaching the goal. From the esthetic perspective, lingual orthodontics provides the best option for comprehensive treatment of most malocclusions while maintaining full three-dimensional control of the dentition. Clear aligners also work as a wonderful alternative to patients who do not wish to have any braces or wires but yet wish to achieve the advantages of straight teeth.
This lecture shall primarily showcase cases with both techniques giving a new direction to Aesthetic Adult Orthodontics.