ADC2025 workshops and Lunch & Learns: a wealth of learning opportunities

Hopefully by now you’ve registered for this year’s Australian Dental Congress (ADC2025) and you’re already working out which of the many Scientific Program sessions you will attend over three information-filled days.

There’s a lot of choice, presented by world-class speakers, and you will no doubt leave Congress primed with the knowledge you need to further your career and to deliver the best possible care to your patients.

But did you know that alongside the next-level scientific program, ADC2025 has a range of additional learning opportunities that you can sign up for, running pre-, post- and during Congress itself?

You can choose between workshops which run for anywhere from two hours to all day, and Lunch & Learn sessions which, as the name suggests, will be staged during the lunchtime break in the daytime sessions.

Both the workshops and Lunch & Learn sessions offer you a great opportunity for more instructive, hands-on learning and are an invaluable addition to any Congress experience.

Following are some highlights from both types of supplementary offerings but click on the embedded headlines and buttons in each section to peruse the full slate of additional learning sessions.

WORKSHOPS

Direct resin veneers two ways (sponsored by Kulzer Australia)

Presenter: Dr Jason Smithson
When: 9am-5pm, Sunday 11 May
Where: University of Western Australia, Simulation Lab

Details: This workshop is an evidence-based, hands-on class which will take you through the preparation, placement, final finishing, and maintenance of resin veneers in a simple, repeatable, and predictable manner.

Introduction to implant retained dentures

Presenter: Prof. Richard Chan OAM
When: 8am-10am, Saturday 10 May
Where: Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

Details: This workshop is an excellent course for general practitioners with basic-level implant training and experience.

Oral mucosal disease

Presenter: A/Prof. Sue-Ching Yeoh
When: 9am-12 pm, Wednesday 7 May
Where: ADAWA offices

Details: This hands-on workshop will provide an opportunity to learn how to perform a comprehensive head and neck examination, including oral mucosal examination and screening, in addition to discussing the different types of investigations available for oral mucosa pathology, indications for biopsy as well as various techniques, tips and tricks.

LUNCH & LEARNS

All sessions take place between 12.45pm and 1.45pm on their respective days.

Thursday 8 May

Bruxism: Current concepts
Presenter: A/Prof. Michael Stubbs

Bio: Michael is the clinical editor for the international dental magazine Australasian Dentist. He lectures both nationally and internationally in the field of oral medicine which includes dental sleep medicine; oral and facial pain including temporomandibular disorders; and oral mucosal and jaw disease.

Overview: The topic of bruxism has been extensively discussed in the literature. This presentation provides a current evidence-based perspective on bruxism and its management, if required.

Screening for snoring and OSA in clinical practice
Presenter: Dr Anam Khan

Bio: With over 13 years’ experience in sleep medicine, Dr Anam Khan started her career as a respiratory sleep scientist. She has worked extensively with patients suffering from sleep-disordered breathing in both private and public healthcare settings, gaining comprehensive knowledge of various treatment options.

Overview: This topic focuses on the screening of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and snoring within general dental practice. It discusses how dental professionals can effectively identify patients at risk for OSA during routine dental examinations.

Friday 9 May

Atraumatic restorative technique: What, why, when
Presenter: Dr Jilen Patel

Bio: A specialist paediatric dentist, Jilen has a career focus on improving and advocating for the oral health of vulnerable communities particularly remote Aboriginal communities, families from refugee backgrounds and disadvantaged children.

Overview: This session will provide delegates the opportunity to discuss and explore all things ART, including use and abuse of GIC materials, SDF, rotary vs hand instrumentation and common pitfalls in general practice.

Starting up a dental practice
Presenter: Ms Michelle Pritchard

Bio: A dental and specialist practice management consultant, Michelle has extensive experience enhancing practice operations and patient care. She specialises in tailoring solutions to address the unique challenges of dental businesses, fostering clinical excellence, and nurturing effective team dynamics.

Overview: This session offers start-up dentists a realistic guide to building a strong foundation for successful practice ownership. While many envision a smooth path to profitability, the reality often includes HR challenges, income instability, and management hurdles.

Saturday 10 May

Botulinum toxin for temporomandibular disorder
Presenter: Dr Guru O.

Bio: An oral medicine specialist, Dr Guru O. has a robust academic background and experience in the fields of temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain, and dental sleep medicine. Guru is committed to sharing knowledge and best practices, aiming to enhance patient care and foster collaborative discussions among peers.

Overview: This session provides an overview of botulinum toxin, aimed at enhancing clinical knowledge and practical skills among dental professionals. We will begin by defining botulinum toxin and exploring its mechanisms of action, highlighting how it affects neuromuscular transmission and its therapeutic benefits.

Immediate loading implants with provisionals: Design and digital workflow components
Presenter: Dr Victor Clavijo

Bio: A renowned expert in restorative dentistry, Dr Clavijo specialises in implant dentistry. A professor in the Advanced Program in Implantology and Restorative Dentistry at the ImplantePerio Institute, he has more than 60 publications in national and international journals to his name.

Overview: This session will explore the integral components of digital planning in the context of immediate loading implants and provisional restorations. Participants will gain insights into how digital technology facilitates the design, fabrication, and implementation of provisionals, ensuring high precision and patient satisfaction.