Irish Dental Association CPD Courses

Dental Implant Maintenance Workshop with Dr Tim Donley Half day workshop, 2pm - 5.30pm, Thursday 15th May 2024 The world of implant maintenance has changed. Keeping the soft tissue healthy adjacent to titanium is quite different from maintaining natural teeth. This workshop will be an opportunity to learn the very latest on the requirements for implant maintenance and the instrumentation that maximizes the chance you will meet those requirements. A combination lecture and workshop discussion will allow all attendees to form or refine an office protocol for management peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. Read more

Contemporary Direct Rehabilitation: The Composite Onlay and Edge Bonding Masterclass with Dr Andrew Chandrapal Full day Demo/Lecture, 9am - 5pm, Thursday 15th May 2024 Aims and Objectives: The use of direct composite for treatment of the worn dentition has been common place for many years. Contemporary workflows together with well cited occlusal principles have resulted in predictable outcomes which forms the basis behind this study day which will be a combination of theory and hands-on Read more

Managing Patients with Substance Use Disorders with Dr Ann Spolarich Half day workshop, 9.30am - 1pm or 2pm - 5.30pm, Thursday 15th May 2024 Substance use disorders affect individuals of all ages, and lifetime substance use is associated with numerous chronic oral and systemic health problems. The purpose of this course is to review common substance use disorders (SUD) and how to safely manage patients with SUD who are undergoing dental treatment. Medications for addiction treatment (MAT) will be discussed, including the essential role medications play in successful recovery. Participants will learn how to identify the intra- and extraoral signs and symptoms of SUD. Treatment planning considerations, including the need for laboratory tests, the safe use of local anesthetics with vasoconstrictor, risks for infection, bleeding and medical emergencies, and prescribing considerations will be discussed. Read more

A modern approach to the prosthetic rehabilitation – The MIPP technique with Dr Mauro Frediani Half-day Lecture, 2pm - 5.30pm, Thursday 15th May 2024 A successful prosthetic rehabilitation depends on the combination of several strategic factors, such as the evaluation of a correct treatment plan, the selection of the most appropriate ceramic material, the application of modern clinical procedures, and the use of digital tools. By following an innovative operative protocol called MIPP (minimally invasive prosthetic procedures), the dentist can face highly compromised clinical situations with a minimally invasive approach. As a result of the alteration of the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO), it is possible to take advantage of the newly created space between the two arches with the effect of minimising the invasiveness of the treatment when using veneers, full veneers, buccal-occlusal veneers and table tops, even with very reduced ceramic thickness. Thanks to the MIPP, it is possible to re-establish an ideal occlusal relationship and to avoid additional endodontic or surgical steps that were traditionally necessary in order to improve the retention of the restorations. The maintenance of a maximum amount of enamel and the use of the appropriate bonding technique guarantee a remarkable resistance and a long-lasting result of the prosthetic rehabilitation. Read more

Maximising your success in endodontics with Drs Richard Flynn and Aisling Donnelly Full day Hands-on Course, 9am - 5pm, Thursday 15th May 2024 Endodontics requires precision and at times can involve challenging treatments. Through comprehensive lectures and practical hands-on teaching, this course will ensure that you can confidently achieve maximum and consistent success when providing endodontic treatment. Read more

210 IDA 2025 Annual Conference- Dental Hygienists- Hands-on Practical Course Full day Hands-on Course, 9:30am - 4pm, Saturday 17th May 2025 This course tends to provide dental hygienists with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in minimally invasive non-surgical therapy (MINST). Participants will learn about the latest techniques, instrument selection, and products for effective periodontal therapy while enhancing their technical skills through practical application. Read more