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Dr. Isabelle Chase – Dental Management of Patients with Bleeding Disorders.

Do you feel comfortable treating patients with bleeding or coagulation disorders such as thrombocytopenia, Hemophilia A or Von Willebrand Disease?  This webinar aims to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to confidently assess and manage these patients, ensuring both effective dental treatment and patient safety.

The objectives of the webinar are to:

• Define the pathophysiology of bleeding disorders.
• List the clinical manifestations.
• Analyze laboratory values and summarize key patient history questions.
• Discuss pre-intra and postoperative bleeding control during dental procedures.
• Explain how to manage bleeding complications.

This webinar will be moderated by Dr. Rana Tarzemany

COST:
RCDC Fellow/Member – FREE
Dental specialist: non-member – $50 (please proceed to register and we will contact you for payment)

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Dr. Thomas Nguyen – Future of AI and its Impact on the Practice of Dentistry.

The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) has dramatically evolved, showcasing significant advancements that redefine potential across various sectors. In dentistry, the integration of AI heralds a transformative era, leveraging digitized data, machine learning algorithms, and enhanced computing power to augment traditional practices. This course aims to explore the burgeoning role of AI within dental care, emphasizing its capability to enhance diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Gain a solid foundation in the basic principles of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and how these technologies are powered by data and computing infrastructure.
• Examine current and emerging applications of AI in dentistry, focusing on the identification of anatomical structures, diagnostics, and predictive analytics for treatment outcomes.
• Assess how AI can enhance patient care through more accurate diagnoses, personalized treatment plans, and improved patient engagement and education.
• Identify future trends in AI that could further revolutionize the practice of dentistry, including the development of new tools and techniques for preventive care, robotic surgery, and tele-dentistry.

This webinar will be moderated by Dr. Peter Fritz

COST:
RCDC Fellow/Member – FREE
Dental specialist: non-member – $50 (please proceed to register and we will contact you for payment)

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We are pleased to welcome two graduate students from the University of Toronto presenting on topics in Prosthodontics.

Dr. Amit Singh Brar, BDS, MDS (Prosthodontics), MSc (Prosthodontics) Resident – Implant-Supported Overdentures: A Versatile Treatment Approach.

This presentation will explore implant-supported overdentures (ISODs) as a versatile solution for managing complex edentulous cases. By integrating clinical insights and evidence-based literature, the discussion will highlight how ISODs address anatomical, functional, financial, and medical constraints while optimizing prosthetic design, implant positioning, and attachment selection.

Key considerations will include space requirements, implant distribution strategies, palatal vs. palateless designs, and attachment system selection in relation to hygiene, comfort, and long-term maintenance. The presentation will also examine ISODs as a solution for implant failures and the conversion of fixed restorations into removable alternatives.

By demonstrating the predictability and adaptability of ISODs, this discussion will highlight their role in severe ridge resorption, failed fixed prostheses, and cases where ideal implant configurations are not possible due to patient-related factors.

This presentation provides a clinically relevant and evidence-supported perspective on ISODs in implant prosthodontics. Through case-based learning and literature integration, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to optimize ISODs as a predictable and adaptable treatment modality for edentulous patients with diverse challenges.

Learning Objectives

 1. Demonstrate the Versatility of ISODs in Implant Rehabilitation.

• Explore how ISODs accommodate ridge resorption, implant failures, and patient-specific limitations.

 2. Evaluate Implant Placement and Prosthetic Considerations in ISOD Design.

• Assess how implant positioning, support configurations, and attachment selection influence overdenture stability, hygiene, and function.

 3. Integrate Evidence-Based Decision-Making into ISOD Treatment Planning.

• Review literature on ISOD outcomes, implant positioning strategies, and long-term maintenance, emphasizing patient-centred approaches for predictability and satisfaction.

Dr. Mohammad M. A. Al-Tamimi BDS, MSc – Restoring the Edentulous Maxilla: Fixed Restorations.

This presentation explores the fixed restorative options for the edentulous maxilla. It covers the importance of thorough diagnostic procedures and treatment planning, and details the various fixed prosthetic options available, such as implant-supported bridges and full-arch prostheses.

Surgical considerations, including sinus lift and ridge augmentation, are discussed alongside prosthetic design and material selection. The presentation concludes with data on patient outcomes, emphasizing the benefits of fixed restorations in improving function, aesthetics, and quality of life.

Learning objectives: 

• Understand the Etiology of Tooth Loss and Diagnostic Processes for the Edentulous Maxilla.
• Evaluate Fixed Prosthetic Options and Surgical Techniques.
• Assess the Impact of Fixed Restorations on Patient Outcomes..

This webinar will be moderated by Dr. Eszter Somogyi-Ganss

COST:
RCDC Fellow/Member – FREE
Dental specialist: non-member – $50 (please proceed to register and we will contact you for payment)

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We are pleased to welcome two graduate students from the Université de Montréal presenting on topics in Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Yen-Chau Nguyen – Building Trust: Comprehensive Dental Care and Post-Trauma Recovery for a Patient with Autism.

This case involves the management of a dental traumatic injury on a 16-year-old patient with autism. Despite initial challenges with behaviour management, trust was established with consistent care and nitrous oxide sedation. We were able to achieve successful completion of procedures, such as reimplantation of an avulsed tooth, endodontic treatment, decoronation, and the placement of a fixed prosthetic appliance. Our objective was to respond to the functional and esthetic needs of the patient. The case emphasizes the importance of a patient and family-centred approach, clear communication with the family, and tailored strategies with flexibility for patients with special healthcare needs following a trauma. 

Learning objectives: 

• Discuss behaviour management strategies for success in neurodivergent patients.
• Discuss the importance of adaptable treatment plans to manage complications of trauma in patients with neurodivergence.
• Review the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and informed consent with patients and their families.

Dr. Wenjia Wu – Exploring Dental Treatment Options : X-linked Hypophosphatemia.

X-linked hypophosphatemia is a rare metabolic disorder that presents challenges in both medical and dental management, especially in the pediatric population. This presentation will review, through a case presentation, the medical and dental implications of the disease as well as discuss alternative treatment options for affected patients.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the pathophysiology of X-linked hypophosphatemia.
• Discuss and review the dental challenges of treating children with X-Linked Hypophosphatemia.
• Discuss and review dental treatment options for affected children.

This webinar will be moderated by Dr. Edwin Chan.

COST:
RCDC Fellow/Member – FREE
Dental specialist: non-member – $50 (please proceed to register and we will contact you for payment)

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We are pleased to welcome two graduate students from the University of British Columbia presenting on topics in Periodontics.

Dr. Rouzbeh Ostadsharif – Guided Implant Surgery.

An overview of the digital dentistry workflow employed for implant planning at UBC Dentistry will be provided. Multiple cases of guided implant placement along with a brief review of current literature on advantages and limitations of guided implant surgery will be presented. 

Learning objectives: 

• Become familiar with the most recent literature on guided implant surgery;
• Appreciate limitations and advantages of guided surgery;
• Applications of guided surgery beyond implant dentistry.

Dr. Ethan Struthers-Lavoie – The Curious Case of Mrs. CP.

A case of successful dental implant placement in a patient with florid cemento-osseous dysplasia.

Learning Objectives:

• Clinical features and pathophysiology of cemento-osseous dysplasia;
• Implant risk assessment;
• Indications for peri-implant soft tissue augmentation.

This webinar will be moderated by Dr. Hannu S. Larjava.

COST:
RCDC Fellow/Member – FREE
Dental specialist: non-member – $50 (please proceed to register and we will contact you for payment)

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The Royal College of Dentists of Canada would like to invite you to the next session of our monthly webinar series on October 29, 2024 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.

Dr. Dane McMillan – Prosthetic and Surgical Reconstruction After Trauma: From Dentoalveolar to Craniomaxillofacial.

Facial trauma is a prevalent concern encountered by all dental professionals. However, each patient presents a unique set of circumstances, necessitating tailored treatment approaches. This presentation will explore both prosthodontics and surgical reconstructive options, emphasizing the importance of individualized treatment plans with custom devices and prosthetics for managing craniomaxillofacial trauma.

Leaning Objective:

To explore the treatment of dentoalveolar and craniomaxillofacial trauma utilizing implant-specific prosthetics and devices.

Dr. Kale McMillan – Surgical Considerations of Mandibular Reconstruction in Malignant Pathology.

Ablative surgery for malignant pathology often leaves patients aesthetically and functionally debilitated. Surgical reconstruction using free tissue transfers offers multiple reconstructive benefits to these patients, including minimizing time to prosthetic rehabilitation. This presentation will discuss the surgical considerations in planning free tissue transfers prior to implant supported prosthetic rehabilitation.

Learning Objective:

To discuss the various surgical and prosthetic methods of reconstructing mandibular defects after pathologic ablative surgery.

Dr. Heather J. Conrad – The Impact of Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation on OHRQoL and HRQL for Patients with Oral Cancer.

Maxillofacial Prosthodontics is the branch of prosthodontics that involves the rehabilitation of patients with defects or disabilities that were present when born or developed due to disease or trauma. Healthcare outcomes are shifting from achieving traditional clinical endpoints to prioritizing the functional health and well-being of the patient. This presentation will evaluate the effect of prosthetic rehabilitation of maxillary or mandibular defects in the oral cancer patient on their OHRQoL and HRQL.

Learning Objective:

To appreciate how maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation can improve a patient’s oral health-related quality of life.

COST:
RCDC Fellow/Member – FREE
Dental specialist: non-member – $50 (please proceed to register and we will contact you for payment)

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We are pleased to welcome two graduate students from McGill University presenting on topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Hans Shih – Zygomatic Implant Perforated Flap.

Maxillectomy patients present a challenge for oral rehabilitation secondary to the loss of bone and soft tissue support. The changes in tissue contour leads to difficulties in retaining conventional prostheses including partial dentures and complete dentures. The addition of adjuvant radiation therapy compounds the problems secondary to decreases in salivary flow, which is normally an important element for retention of removable prostheses. The loss of bony support often precludes traditional implants placement. The zygomatic implant perforated flap was introduced into the field as an innovative technique to overcome these challenges. The talk will review zygomatic implants, the zygomatic implant perforated flap, followed by a case.

Dr. Mohammad Safar – In-House Virtual Surgical Planning Approach to Jaw Reconstruction.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the role and advantages of virtual surgical planning for Oral and Maxillofacial surgical cases.
• Discuss the diagnostics tests and tools required for Virtual Surgical Planning.
• Establish a protocol and workflow for In-House Virtual Surgical Planning.

This webinar will be moderated by Dr. Jordan Gigliotti.

COST:
RCDC Fellow/Member – FREE
Dental specialist: non-member – $50 (please proceed to register and we will contact you for payment)

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We are pleased to welcome three graduate students from University of Toronto presenting on topics in Endodontics.

Dr. Emily Bishop and Dr. Dani Stein-Meyerson – Exploring the Efficacy of Regenerative Endodontics – Case Presentations.

Regenerative endodontics has emerged as a promising field in endodontics, offering a novel approach to treat immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulp and open apices. These two case presentations outline the application of regenerative endodontic procedures in two patients presenting with a necrotic pulp and periapical lesion in mandibular premolars. These cases underline the potential of regenerative endodontics in promoting tissue regeneration and functional recovery in immature teeth with pulp necrosis, offering a conservative alternative to traditional root canal therapy.

Dr. Daniel Cho-Kee – Retrospective Analysis of Sodium Hypochlorite Accidents Characterized by CBCT and Survey: Identification of Risk Factors

To report the factors affecting the incidence and progress of SHAs using cone beam computed tomography scans and a modified survey. Twenty-four clinicians who experienced a SHA on an adult patient while undergoing endodontic treatment on a permanent mature tooth were recruited. All clinicians submitted anonymous patient information including age, sex, and small field CBCT scans but only nineteen sent the additional modified surveys which collected supplementary information on patient demographics, clinician technique, and SHA manifestation and management.

This webinar will be moderated by Dr. Bettina Basrani.

COST:
RCDC Fellow/Member – FREE
Dental specialist: non-member – $50 (please proceed to register and we will contact you for payment)

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Dr. Carlos Quiñonez – What public policy issues has the federal dental care plan put into stark relief?

This session will discuss longstanding and consequential public policy issues that the federal dental care plan has highlighted for dentistry, governments, regulators, associations, and the public. As health care professionals and stewards of society’s dental care resources, how can the profession move forward for the benefit of those we are tasked to serve?

This session will be moderated by Dr. Sonica Singhal.

COST:
RCDC Fellow/Member – FREE
Dental specialist: non-member – $50 (please proceed to register and we will contact you for payment)

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Ms. Lindy VanAmburg, Director General, Policy and Programs, Oral Health Branch, Health Canada

Ms. Marika Nadeau, Director General, Engagement and FPT Relations, Oral Health Branch, Health Canada

Info Session – Health Canada: The Canadian Dental Care Plan

Last month, the Government of Canada announced the details of the upcoming roll-out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), a significant milestone for the health and well-being of people in Canada.

Health Canada will provide details of this plan, including the roll-out of the plan, the services covered and how providers can participate in the CDCP. You will also have an opportunity to ask your questions.

This session will be moderated by Dr. Keith Da Silva, Director, Dental Public Health, RCDC.

COST:
RCDC Fellow/Member – FREE

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