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  • Oral Microbiology and Pathology

Session Introduction

Akash Akinwar

Periodontist & Implantologist (GDC &H Mumbai), India

Title: Mobile Dental Photography for Dental Documentation
Biography:

Dr. Akash Akinwar completed his post-graduation in Periodontics & Implantology from Government Dental College & Hospital (GDC & H) Mumbai in the year 2007 and since then he is completely into private Dental Practice focusing Periodontics, Oral surgery & Implant Dentistry. He is a consultant Periodontist & Implantologist at various private Dental Clinics & Hospitals in & out of Mumbai. Since last 13 years, he has performed more than 4000 various surgical procedures including Periodontal, Oral Surgical & Dental Implants. He has won several prizes in the best paper category in various national conferences. He has more than 47 International, National & State level scientific publications to his credit all together. He has organized many Implant, Mobile Dental Photography & Practice Management Workshops for private practitioners, BDS & MDS students. He is recipient of “BEST IDA MEMBER” (National Award- Dr. Ratan H. Doctor award) in the year 2007-08. He has been nominated for “ME MUMBAIKAR AWARD” in the year 2009-10. He is a recipient of recipient “OUTSTANDING DENTIST OF THE YEAR” (Highly commended) award by Famdent in the year 2014. He is a recipient of “ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY” award at International Case Report Conference “SHOWCASE 2015” at Chennai. Recipient of “Implantologist of the Year 2016 (Special Jury Award)” by Famdent in December 2016. He has Co-Authored a textbook of Clinical Dentistry titled “Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics” in the year 2017 Authored by Dr. Moez Khakiani. Till date he has trained and mentored more than 600 Dental Practitioners for Implant placement. He is the pioneer of Mobile Dental Photography (MDP) and Only Mentor of MDP in India. He has worked as a Mentor for Adin Implants India. He had worked as a Mentor for Diploma in Advance Implantology at the University of Bucharest, Romania. He is a passionate Macro Photographer, Snake rescuer & an adventurist. He is always involved into various adventurous activities like Forest Walks, Sky diving, Scuba diving, Trekking & Wildlife Photography. He is a Licensed Scuba Diver registered with International Scuba Diving Association PADI. He has many macro & wildlife publications in the National & International photography magazines like Save Us, Lonely Planet etc. His Macro images have been exhibited in various reputed exhibitions by DCP & MID-EARTH.

Abstract:

Dental Photography has become an integral part of clinical practice for legal, clinical & academic purpose. Photography & Documentation goes hand in hand and have been proven as the most powerful tool of convincing patient in clinical practice. In the Era of Smartphone, which is supposed to be very handy & convenient equipment; using mobile camera one can take absolutely sharp & clear images of the particular case.

Mobile Photography is becoming one of the fastest & easy ways to record or document clinical cases. This session will help practitioners to understand the use of Mobile Camera for recording day to day cases in a very convenient & easy way. Dr. Akash Akinwar has been documenting clinical cases with mobile camera since last 8 years and has more than 44 publications and many hundred well documented cases of Periodontics, Oral Surgery & Implant Dentistry. His aim is to motivate & teach Graduates, Post graduates & Practitioners to document cases which have many fold benefits in the clinical practice.

This lecture is a simplified and informative session that empowers Graduates, Post graduates & Practitioners to document their work using Smartphone (Mobile) camera.

So come & learn the tips & tricks of Mobile Dental Photography.

Abdullah Abdul Rida Abdullah Alajmi

Otago University, New Zealand

Title: White lesions of the oral mucosa: iOS Apple smartphone App
Biography:

Studied BDS in Otago University in New Zealand. Studied 2 years of BSc major in Anatomy in the same University. Successfully passed Membership Examination (MFD) by the RCSI. Worked as a tutor in iOS App development in Otago University. Since 2012 onwards trying to link technology with dentistry through smartphone iOS Apps. This topic was presented three times in different occasions in Sultanate of Oman: Oman’s 18th international dental conference, Royal hospital medical libraries symposium, and creative & innovative Learning Strategies in Higher Education. Workshop presented in the presence of the Ministry of Health minister.

Abstract:

Objective: The purpose of this study was to plan, design, build and test a prototype iOS iPhone App to aid general dentists in their diagnosis of oral white lesions.

Methods: Twenty-two oral white lesions were listed under seven categories: hereditary, infectious, traumatic, immunological, idiopathic, potentially malignant and malignant. Lesions were grouped according to similarities and differences in tables. Five questions are considered the gold standard for obtaining differential diagnoses for any lesion. Two examples of the method were presented in graphs using ‘yEd Graph Editor’ and then used in the i-diagnostic tool App. The App consists of simple Table View Controllers, linked using push segues and was created using Xcode 5.0 on Macbook OS X version 10.8.4, 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5, and 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Memory. The App was optimized to work on iOS 7.0 software. A System Usability Scale (SUS) test was performed by five general dentists from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Otago.

Results: The average SUS result was 84. On a 5-point Likert scale, all five usability testers reported 4 (“agree”) to the question “I would use this App in a clinical setting”. Further feedback and suggestions included; difficulty assessing lesion texture from the digital photographs, more options for the site of lesion required, variation in assessment when selecting colour, the difference between solitary and multiple sites.

Conclusion: Overall the SUS result is satisfactory at this stage of the i-diagnostic tool development. Further development of the App, along with usability testing, is required to achieve better functionality, accuracy, reliability and a more user friendly tool.

Ahmed Abosabaa

Delta University for Science and Technology, Egypt

Title: The effect of two different solitary attachments used to retain implant assisted mandibular distal extension Removable Partial Overdenture on abutment alveolar bone height changes
Biography:

Ahmed Mohamed Amr Abdelmoez Abosabaa had Bachelore degree from the faculty of dentistry , Tanta university in 2009 . Became member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2012 after passing MFDS exam and doing Masters degree in Prosthodontics department , Mansoura University which is based on Implant Assisted partial overdentures.

Abstract:

Objectives: This clinical comparison study compared between different designs of solitary attachments used to retain implant assisted mandibular distal extension RPD regarding alveolar bone height changes around abutment teeth.

Methods: Twelve patients with mandibular Kennedy Class I were selected for this study.  The remaining natural teeth were extended from the first premolar on one side to first premolar on the other side. one implant was placed in each first molar region bilaterally. The  removable partial dentures were retained anteriorly by RPA clasp design and posteriorly either by ball attachment (group I) or by OT-equator attachment (group II) . Alveolar bone height changes around the primary tooth abutments were radiographically evaluated using cone beam volumetric CT.

Results: Regarding bone loss around the primary abutment teeth, Ball attachment group (0.72 ± 0.15) significantly (p value = 0.008) showed less crestal bone resorption when compared to OT-equator attachment group (1.01 ± 0.25).

Conclusion: Within the limitation of this study and regarding the preservation of abutment teeth, the use of  ball attachment may be the suitable choice for anchoring distally extended removable partial denture to dental implants with improved longevity of the natural tooth abutments.

Clare Lowe

Newcastle Dental Hospital, United Kingdom

Title: Adequate completion of radiology request forms at Newcastle Dental Hospital. (A two-cycle audit)
Biography:

Clare Lowe is currently in the first year of her Dental Core Training at Newcastle Dental Hospital.  She graduated from the University of Aberdeen in June 2016 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree, and then went on to complete the diploma of Membership to the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in November 2017.  

Abstract:

Objective:  The usefulness of a radiological examination and its report can be reduced significantly if the clinical background and specific problem to be answered is not given in the request.  Inadequate information can lead to mistakes in patient identification and delay in returning reports to the correct destination.  The aim of this audit was to assess current request forms to determine if sufficient information was provided.  The audit aims to ensure the quality of care provided to patients, and to identify ways to assist clinicians to provide adequate information when requesting a report.

Methods:  Data was randomly collected from 53 patient records where a radiological request was made from the Oral Surgery department using the current request forms. Forms were analysed against eight criteria and recorded as either ‘criteria met’ or ‘criteria not me’.  Data was recorded on a collection table and analysed to determine what percentage of radiology request forms could be deemed ‘adequate’, and when not, what were the failing criteria? A new form was then constructed considering the failings of the first cycle of data collection.  The new radiology request form was then used for a period of 3 months and a second cycle of data collected.

Results:  The first cycle of the audit revealed that 0% of request forms met the standard set, with 100% of forms omitting at least one of the criteria measured.  Following the implementation of the redesigned form, the second cycle revealed that 70% of all forms met all criteria and could be deemed as adequate. 

Conclusion:  The new request form has dramatically improved the way the forms are completed.  Marked improvement was noted in the information provided by clinicians on the new forms, showing that the new design helps to prompt clinicians to provide adequate information for reports to be generated.  

Nima sabzchamanara

National medical university, Bogomolets. Kiev, Ukraine

Title: Periodontal muscle training can strength the periodontal support, Fit your teeth
Biography:

Abstract:

Statiatical analysis, A total of 505 patients in general practice were asked to respond to a list of 25 obligatory nourishment for a child while going to have the first teeth, for its effectiveness in dealing with patient's periodontal health especially include chewing hard food. They were also asked to select the three effective nutrition for periodontal tissue. The indicts of patient perceived importance of the periodontal health were derived and each compared with actual effectiveness as determined from a sample of 250 patients opinion. Although the majority of patient's 18 of 25 nutrition as being very effective, there was no significant association with patient perceived nourishment effectiveness and actual effectiveness. The implications for patient training are discussed.

Introduction: By comparing the effect of long term workout in the fitness gyms and the habit of consuming hard rational food daily with a weekly schedule, could be very likely and would be support the oral health indeed. What to do to have aesthetically and functionally prevention method for further gum and periodontal diseases, which could be less aggressive and conservative, cheap and home treating methods. In case one cares about his body's physique, also he can care about the Gum structure as well.

Materials and Methods: To have a review, Bundles attached to teeth and their dis attachments provoke further injuries. Let's take a look at these bundles, if we peel away alveolar septa and papillae & marginal part, we can see the bundles (periodontal ligament), (1) which is composed of bundles of connective tissue's fiber that anchor the teeth within the jaw. Each bundle is attached to cementum covering the root of the tooth. The other end is embedded in bony tooth sockets (alveolar socket). These bundles of fibers allow the tooth to withstand the forces of biting and chewing. Endomysium, the connective tissue sheaths that surround each skeletal muscle fiber separating the muscle cells from one another. It also contains capillary nerves and lymphatics. As an illustration, Organization of skeletal tissues, Intact skeletal muscle. Biceps bra chi are attached to bones through tendons.connective tissue. The entire muscle is surrounded by connective tissue called epimysium.(2) The muscle is organized into bundles called premium. Each fascicles contains many individual fibers surrounded by connective tissue called Endomysium. In some muscles there might only be relatively few fibers such as in muscle of the eye in which these are only 10 of fibers. In some of the bigger muscles in the body there may be thousands of fibers, for instance, there can be up to 400000 fibers in the bicep muscle in front of the arm. Each of these fibers is surrounded by sheaths of fibrous tissue membrane or fascia called Endomysium (endo- means within). Therefore, by having regular training in fitness centers our extremities muscles can strength and can have an aesthetic and supportive function for skeletal system.

Results: As within skeletal growth, the muscles in the body also grow at irregular rates. The enlargement of muscles (hypertrophy) makes them thicker but muscle fibers can also get longer. With certain types of training and genetics, muscle mass can change.(3) According to the aging of muscular system, one reason is reducing the strength and power of the muscles, therefore, by training the endomysiums within the periodontal ligament with special training as well as eating hard foods and chewing them we can train them exactly like fitness club. The experiment above 18-25% of those patient who had answered to the test satisfactory had a healthier gum structure in comparing with the unsatisfactory ones. By making some clinics besides gyms and sport centers which prescribe daily,weekly,monthly schedules to fit the gum muscles with special measurement individually for each patient can make a revolution in gum and oral health history.

Conclusion: Due to the proper nourishment for the newborn babies we acknowledge that they are effective to form the jaws, gums, teeth, and help them nourish well and form the proper shape. Therefore, repeating this process could be an aid for preventing any lack of support or lease to make further diseases as these nutrition only strength the body mass around teeth.

  • Oral Medicine

Session Introduction

Smriti Jagdhari Golhar

Vidhya Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s Dental College & Research Institute, Maharashtra

Title: Different treatments modalities in MPDS with cervical pain patients - A Prospective Study
Biography:

Dr.Smriti Jagdhari Golhar (MDS) is working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Vidhya Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s Dental College & Research Institute, Nagpur, Maharashtra. She has published her research work and Case Reports in International and National Journals. Her extensive research focuses on Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome and Cervical pain, morphological type of soft palate in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea patients, Awareness of Oral Cancer in General Population and role of Astaxanthin in the management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis. She has reviewed research articles in esteemed journals. 

Abstract:

Abstract- Aim: The aim of this study was to find out the therapeutic correlation between cervical dysfunction and myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (MPDS).

Materials and methods: The study included 46 patients out of which 23 had MPDS with cervical pain (group I), and 23 patients had only MPDS (group II). Detailed history and examination of the patients were carried out, and the factors taken into consideration were pain and tenderness of muscles of mastication and neck muscles, maximum comfortable mouth opening, and cervical range of motion. All the patients were randomly divided and advised physical exercises, light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (LASER) therapy, and the combination of both exercise and LASER. Patients were assessed for the relief of signs and symptoms of myofascial pain and cervical pain post treatment, every month for 2 months.

Results: Both the groups showed a similar response to all the different treatment modalities. In group I, the patients also had relief in their cervical pain although the treatment was directed for MPDS. Patients from both the groups who were advised LASER and combination of both exercise and LASER showed better response in terms of reduction in visual analog scale, number of tender muscles, and increased maximum comfortable mouth opening post treatment and during the follow-up, as compared with the patients who were advised only exercise.

Conclusion: Patients having cervical pain showed significant improvement comparable with patients having no cervical pain. Hence, the conclusion drawn was that the combination of both the modalities was better to treat cervical and MPDS pain.

Faisal Al Rumaihi

Prince Sultan Military Medical City

Title: Case Report of Impacted Bilateral Mandibular Fourth Molar
Biography:

Al Rumaihi Faisal has completed his BDS in 1988 in King Saud University in Riyadh KSA and Residency program at RKH Hospital 1989 advance certificate in restorative and cosmetic dentistry in 1995 at Boston University, USA and Ph.D degree at Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry USA. He is consultant restorative in dentistry in Prince Sultan Military Medical City in Riyadh. He is director of Restorative section in dental clinic and have a years of teaching and clinical supervision experience.

 

Abstract:

Supernumerary teeth is a rare dental anomaly in maxilla and mandible can be classified by shape and by position in the jaw. It might cause complication such caries, perio dental disease, and delay or impaction of permanent teeth.

Supernumerary tooth or hyper dontia is not as common as hypodontia. The prevalence in primary dentition .2 to .8 % and in the permanent dentition .5 to 5.3% with geographic variation.

The fourth molar is a kind of super numerary tooth they have been classified as a type of paramolar or disto molars tooth.

This case report of a 20 years old female pt. (Medically fit) come to the dental clinic complaining from pain in the lower right quadrant upon clinical examination and routine radiographic examination revealed impacted third molar and un erupted bilateral mandibular fourth molar orthopantogram (OPG) xray should this rare case of un erupted bilateral disto molar in mandible without any associated syndrome. This case report discuss the diagnosis and treatment of this rare case of impacted bilateral mandibular disto molar and in what condition shall we keep the fourth molar or extracted.

Mitali Gandhi

Dr. D. Y. Patil University,Navi Mumbai, India

Title: A To Z Of Creating Perfect Provisional Restorations In Fixed Partial Dental Prosthesis
Biography:

Dr. Mitali Gandhi has completed her Bachelors in Dental Surgery (B.D.S) from D. Y. Patil University , Navi Mumbai and went on to complete her Masters in Oral & Maxillofacial Prosthodontics & Oral Implantology from the same university. She maintains 2 successful private practices and also a centre dedicated to Dental Education in Mumbai. She is a consultant Prosthodontist & Implantologist to several private practices and also to the biggest dental chain of clinics in India (Sabka Dentist). She is associated with several charitable causes for beautification of smiles in young girls. She also has scientific papers to her credit.

 

Abstract:

Beauty is power, a smile is it’s sword. As a dentist, there is nothing more satisfying than creating beautiful and radiant smiles. However, a lot of dental procedures involve multiple visits to the dental office to achieve that perfect end result. The role of a provisional restoration in fixed prosthodontics cannot be overemphasized.  Provisional restorations must satisfy requirements of pulpal protection, positional stability, occlusal function, oral hygiene, margin accuracy, wear resistance, strength and esthetics. They serve as a great tool in fabrication of final restoration once they have been evaluated  intraorally. They also promote guided tissue healing to achieve better emergence profile. Most importantly, they restore the patient’s confidence!

 A well made provisional should provide a preview of the future prosthesis and enhance the health of the abutments and  periodontium. Fabrication of a perfect chairside provisional requires skill. The different methods of provisionalization are:

  1. Direct method
  2. Indirect – direct method
  3. Indirect method

The workshop is designed to include the following topics :

1) Demonstration & Hands-On Of Fabrication Of:

a)   Esthetic anterior provisional restoration for crown and bridge (designing of ovate pontic).

  1. Posterior provisional restoration for bridge.

2) Different materials & techniques of fabrication of provisionals.

3) Occlusal adjustments in static & dynamic occlusion.

4) Finishing & polishing protocols.

5) Cementation of provisional restoration.

6) Management of provisional restoration shortcomings.

7) Clinical cases of provisionalization.

  • Oral and Dental Health|Oral Medicine|Dental Surgery|Dental Nursing|Cosmetic Dentistry |Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Geriatric Dentistry | Dental Anaesthesia |Nano Dentistry
Location: Dubai, UAE

Session Introduction

Lisha Gangwal

India

Title: Be a pain-free dentist: Posture matters

Time : 11:30-12:00

Speaker
Biography:

Lisha Gangwal completed her Master’s Degree in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from M.A. Rangoonwala Dental College, Pune in 2012. She completed her Master’s in Laser Dentistry from the University of Vienna. She is an associate editor for the Journal of Dental Lasers and is a reader at M.A. Rangoonwala Dental College, Pune. Dr. Gangwal has done extensive research in the field of applications of Laser dentistry in Endodontics and laser activated teeth bleaching. Recently Dr. Lisha has been doing extensive research and has conducted surveys on Dental Ergonomics under the title ‘Ergodontia’.

Abstract:

Dentists are at high risk for musculoskeletal disorders due to the nature of their work. The key to preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders is ergonomics — the science of fitting the work environment to the worker. In dentistry, ergonomics involves the design, selection adjustment, and modification of operatory layouts, delivery systems, and most importantly dentist, assistant and patient positioning with regards to safety measures. Literature has shown more than 65 % of the dentist suffer from musculoskeletal complaints varying in severity but accompanied with pain, discomfort, hindrance in functioning and loss of working time. The aim of this presentation is to improve dentist performance and reduce occupational pain by focusing on proper body mechanics and preventive exercise to safeguard against injuries, thus practicing dentistry pain free for a healthy successful dental career.

Khalid Mohammed Idrees

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Saudi Arabia

Title: Endodontic flare-up Khalid Mohammed Idrees,
Biography:

Endodontic treatment aims to reverse the disease process and thereby eliminate the associated signs of symptoms. When the treatment itself appears to initiate the onset of pain and/or swelling (endodontic flare-up) the result can be distressing to both the patient and the operator. Patient might even consider post-operative symptoms as a bench mark against which the clinician’s skills are measured. Obviously the treatment with the lowest prevalence of post operative pain is usually the treatment of choice as long as effectiveness and cost are not compromised. Knowledge of the cause and mechanism behind intra appointment flare-up is of utmost importance for the clinician to properly prevent or manage this undesirable condition. This review lecture will discuss the causative factors of flare-up with special attention to the microorganism role, various modalities of preventive measures would be discussed. Those measures are based on scientific evidence combined with the long clinical experience of the lecturer.

Abstract:

Endodontic treatment aims to reverse the disease process and thereby eliminate the associated signs of symptoms. When the treatment itself appears to initiate the onset of pain and/or swelling (endodontic flare-up) the result can be distressing to both the patient and the operator. Patient might even consider post-operative symptoms as a bench mark against which the clinician’s skills are measured. Obviously the treatment with the lowest prevalence of post-operative pain is usually the treatment of choice as long as effectiveness and cost are not compromised. Knowledge of the cause and mechanism behind intra appointment flare-up is of utmost importance for the clinician to properly prevent or manage this undesirable condition.This review lecture will discuss the causative factors of flare-up with special attention to the microorganism role, various modalities of preventive measures would be discussed. Those measures are based on scientific evidence combined with the long clinical experience of the lecturer.

Shaeesta Khaleel Ahmed B

King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia

Title: Way to an aesthetic depigmented smile - The Cryosurgical avenue
Biography:

Shaeesta Khaleel Ahmed B has completed her Post-graduation (MDS.) in Periodontics from Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, 2010. In addition to dentistry, she also holds a Master’s degree in Hospital administration (IIMT Medical College and Hospital, Agra, 2006). She also holds certification from implantology by Nobel biocare systems. She has worked as teaching faculty in periodontics since 2010 till date, guiding students academically and clinically at Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and currently working as Assistant Professor at the esteemed King Khalid University, K.S.A. She is actively involved in many research projects independently and with students. Not just being a regular attendee at national and international conferences, she has also presented several scientific research projects at these gatherings. She has been a Guest Speaker for Colgate Palmolive at Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences. She has also been a Judge for oral presentations at post-graduation convention held at Bangalore. Her work has received recognition in form of publications (13
scientific publications) in varied journals of high merit (ISI, Pub Med, Medline journals).

Abstract:

Aesthetic awareness has increased over the past several years and dentistry has developed numerous ways of providing esthetic solutions. Gingival hyperpigmentation is an esthetic concern in an otherwise acceptable smile window. Gingival depigmentation is a periodontal plastic surgical procedure in which gingival hyperpigmentation is removed/reduced by various techniques. The procedure involves surgical removal of gingival epithelium along with a layer of underlying connective tissue. Over the years, a plethora of techniques have been developed and practiced for the same. Most of these treatment modules have shown low predictability in terms of re-pigmentation at follow-up. Cryosurgery is a branch of therapeutics that makes use of local freezing for the controlled destruction or removal of living tissues. Though it is extensively used in dermatological practice for skin diseases, there is paucity of its use in dentistry with few studies. Thus, the current presentation lays emphasis on the predictability of cryosurgery for gingival depigmentation, and highlights on a case report showing excellent results maintained at 30 months follow up. Cryosurgery using nitrous oxide and gas expansion cryoprobe cooled to -70°C was used for the depigmentation. The depigmentation was performed from maxillary right cuspid to maxillary left cuspid in a single appointment. Post-surgical instructions and medications were given. The patient reported no adverse effects and no repigmentation of the treated areas for a period of 30 months. To the best of our knowledge, documented evidence of cryosurgery
for gingival depigmentation with such long follow up is limited. Cryosurgery is an easy procedure with lack of bleeding and scar formation. The aesthetic outcome may be maintained for 30 months as shown in the present case. Cryosurgery can be considered a desirable treatment option for gingival depigmentation.

Josna Vinutha Yadiki

Al Jouf University, Saudi Arabia

Title: Initial ‘well-baby’ checkup for oral health: A cross-sectional study in Aljouf Province Saudi Arabia
Speaker
Biography:

Josna Vinutha Yadiki has completed her BDS at Narayana Dental College and MDS in Pediatric Dentistry at Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad,
India. She is currently working as a Lecturer in Pediatric Dentistry at College of Dentistry, AlJouf University, Saudi Arabia.

Abstract:

Child’s first dental visit at an early age is a “well-baby checkup” for the teeth. According to American Dental Association
and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the first dental visit should occur within six months after the eruption of
first tooth, but no later than the child’s first birthday. The main goal of well-baby oral checkup is to observe the development
and teething, prevent ECC and to detect and prevent progression of incipient caries. Besides checking soft tissues such as
gums, cheeks and for cavities, the dentist should educate parents about cleaning of teeth, oral habits, diet counseling, methods
to prevent trauma to teeth and what to expect as the child grows and develops in the coming months. The previous data
demonstrate that parents’ in Saudi Arabia considers the first dental visit before the age of one was inappropriate. According to
a study, only 37% of the parents in Aljouf province agreed that it was necessary to take their baby for a dental checkup after the
teeth erupted. So a descriptive cross-sectional study has been undertaken in Aljouf province, Saudi Arabia to know the age and
the main reason for first dental visit of the child. The well-baby oral checkup will have a huge impact on how a child feels about
the dentist, so it’s important for the dentist to take the necessary steps to have a successful first appointment with the child in
non-threatening and friendly way. One dental visit when there’s one tooth can equal zero cavities.

Smriti Jagdhari Golhar

Vidhya Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s Dental College & Research Institute, India

Title: Different treatments modalities in MPDS with cervical pain patients-A Prospective Study
Speaker
Biography:

Smriti Jagdhari Golhar is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, VSPM's Dental College and Research
Institute, Nagpur, Maharashtra. She has published her research work and case reports in international and national journals. Her extensive research focuses on
myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome and cervical pain, morphological type of soft palate in obstructive sleep apnea patients, awareness of oral cancer in general
population and role of Astaxanthin in the management of oral submucous fibrosis. Her research interest is in oral medicine and radiology.

Abstract:

Aim: The aim of this study was to find out the therapeutic correlation between cervical dysfunction and Myofascial Pain
Dysfunction Syndrome (MPDS).
Method: The study included 46 patients out of which 23 had MPDS with cervical pain (group-I) and 23 patients had only
MPDS (group-II). Detailed history and examination of the patients were carried out and the factors taken into consideration
were pain and tenderness of muscles of mastication and neck muscles, maximum comfortable mouth opening and cervical
range of motion. All the patients were randomly divided and advised physical exercises, Light Amplification by Stimulated
Emission of Radiation (LASER) therapy and the combination of both exercise and LASER. Patients were assessed for the relief
of signs and symptoms of myofascial pain and cervical pain post treatment, every month for 2 months.
Result: Both the groups showed a similar response to all the different treatment modalities. In group-I, the patients also had
relief in their cervical pain although the treatment was directed for MPDS. Patients from both the groups who were advised
LASER and combination of both exercise and LASER showed better response in terms of reduction in visual analog scale,
number of tender muscles and increased maximum comfortable mouth opening post treatment and during the follow-up, as
compared with the patients who were advised only exercise.
Conclusion: Patients having cervical pain showed significant improvement comparable with patients having no cervical pain.
Hence, the conclusion drawn was that the combination of both the modalities was better to treat cervical and MPDS pain.

Mallika Sethi

I.T.S-Centre for Dental Studies & Research, India

Title: Current clinical concepts in regenerative periodontal therapy
Speaker
Biography:

Mallika Sethi is working as an Associate Professor in Periodontology. She has completed her Mastership and Diploma in Lasers by Society for Oral Laser Applications,
University of Vienna. She has also completed Comprehensive Implantology Program (ICOI), University of Murcia, Spain. She has also been an External Examiner
in Periodontology. She has been awarded with the prestigious Fellowship of Academy of Oral Implantology. She has been conferred consecutively with the award
of excellence committed to dental excellence, India. Her international poster at 7th Biennial Malaysian Society of Periodontology, Kuala Lumpur, was one amongst
the four posters selected from India.

Abstract:

The main goal of periodontal therapy is to treat the infection caused by periodontal pathogenic biofilm and to arrest or
slow down further attachment and bone loss, ultimately preventing tooth loss. Successful treatment is evidenced clinically
by a reduction of probing pocket depths (PPD) and a decrease in bleeding scores (i.e. bleeding on probing) along with the
reformation of a dentogingival environment that allows effective oral-hygiene measures. These clinical improvements should
ideally be accompanied by gain of clinical attachment level (CAL) and radiographic bone-fill. Even though conventional
periodontal therapy – consisting of non-surgical debridement and/or surgical access, including various types of access flaps or
tissue-resective techniques – may lead to substantial clinical improvements, residual pockets may either persist or the healing is
associated with significant loss of attachment and increase in soft-tissue recessions. In addition, deep residual pockets associated
with the presence of intrabony defects or Class-II and Class-III furcation involvements have been strongly associated with
increased risk for tooth loss. Consequently, one of the clinically most important goals of periodontal therapy is the reduction or
complete eradication of deep pockets (i.e. of sites ≥ 6 mm) and elimination of furcation defects. Ideally, treatment of intrabony
and furcation defects should result not only in probing-depth reduction, gain of clinical attachment, and radiographic bonefill,
but also in defect closure via periodontal regeneration (i.e. formation of root cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar
bone). The rationale for integrating regenerative/ reconstructive protocols in the overall treatment concept is supported by
findings from clinical studies that show generally larger clinical improvements following such approaches when compared to
conventional treatments, such as open-flap debridement (OFD).

Comparison of self nano emulsifying drug versus conventional drug in oral lesions and potentially malignant disorders

Sanjeev Laller, PDM Dental College and Research Institute, India

Title: Comparison of self nano emulsifying drug versus conventional drug in oral lesions and potentially malignant disorders
Speaker
Biography:

Sanjeev Laller has his experience as Member of organizing committee for National IAOMR Convention 2009 at KD Dental College, Mathura and was also a
Member of organizing committee for National IAOMR Conference 2012 at Panchkula. He also chaired various sessions as Chairperson at national and international
conferences. He has attended and presented multiple papers and posters in national and international conferences. He has experience as Guide and Co-guide
guide for Post Graduate student since 2013. He has around 70 publications in his credit in various national and international indexed journals. Not only published
articles but he is Author and Co-author in 3 books related to dentistry published under Lombard publication. He is always interested in advanced technologies
pertaining to the field of dentistry and has keen interest in attending as much as possible scientific conferences, conventions, seminars, symposiums, CDE
programs to keep him updated.

Abstract:

Introduction: Nanotechnology has revolutionized each and every sector including medical industry. Nanotechnology is an
emerging technology that has shown great potential for delivering bioactive compounds in the functional foods to improve
human health. Curcumin/turmeric has various health-beneficial properties in numerous studies. However its bioavailability
is low due to its limited intestinal uptake and rapid metabolism. The aim of our research study was to compare novel selfnano
emulsifying curcumin formulations with improved oral bioavailability and thus its beneficial effects; with conventional
curcumin formulations in oral lesions and potentially malignant disorders.
Materials & Methodology: 100 (50 in Group-A and 50 in Group-B) subjects diagnosed clinically with oral lesions and oral
potentially malignant disorders were included in this study. The Group-A patients were administered commercially available
nano-turmeric systemically and topically and Group-B was given systemic and topical application of normal or conventional
turmeric. The clinical appearance of lesions (based on the Thongprasom score) and pain severity (based on the visual analogue
score) were recorded before treatment and at the end of the first, second and fourth week of the intervention.
Results: Using repeated measures analyses of variance, there were statistically significant differences observed between both the
groups in pain intensity and clinical appearance of oral lesions (more positive results in patients treated with nano curcumin
formulations).
Conclusion & Significance: Curcumin nano formulations can bring about significant clinical improvements in oral lesions
and potentially malignant disorders. Using a nanomicell formulation of oral curcumin could be considered as an alternative
treatment for such patients as this drug is safe and has few side effects. However, it needs further studies with larger sample
sizes and longer follow-up periods.

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Location: Dubai, UAE

Session Introduction

Dheyaa N Obada

University of Baghdad, Iraq

Title: Nanosurgical treatment for anterior teeth with large periapical lesion
Speaker
Biography:

Dheyaa N Obada has completed his Dentistry graduation from Baghdad University, Iraq. He has started his research on Apex Locater made by him, in Morocco
Specialized Dental Center and in 2005 he made research on bleaching effect and post-operative pain. He continues his researches on methods and technique that
improve the success rate for endodontic treatment.

Abstract:

The aim is to teach participating dentists how to use innovative methods to treat chronic and acute periapical lesions for
anterior and posterior teeth without surgical intervention. The materials used are diode laser, rotary instruments, hand
piece, dental burs, dental gloves, aprons, forceps, reamers and sheep’s heads. The participating dentists will know how to
deal with uses of soft tissue laser and precautions, then the diode laser will be used on the sheep heads by using their anterior
and posterior teeth by the simulation methods the participants will learn the clinical, behavioral and cognitive skills.

  • Preventive Dentistry | Oral Microbiology and Pathology | Oral Implantology | Diabetes and Periodontal Disease | Electromagnetic waves and Dentistry | Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry | Dental education and Training | Regulatory and Ethical Issues of Dentistry
Location: Dubai, UAE

Session Introduction

Artemio Jr. LICOS,

Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center, Philippines

Title: Child-to-child school health program (CtCSHP): Its impact on the oral health behavior of Grade 1 pupils in the division of La Union
Speaker
Biography:

Artemio Rivera LICOS is a multi-awarded dental practitioner who has proven his commitment in the field of Public Health. He was a graduate of Doctor of Dental
Medicine at University of Baguio in 1993. He has earned his advanced studies in Public Health as Doctor of Public Health at the National Institute of Public Health,
Wako City, Japan He garnered his Master of Public Health major in International Health at the National Institute of Public Health, Wako City, Japan Dr. Licos is a
truly Health Service Provider wherein he served as Dentist II at the Department of Education, Division of La Union from 2002 to 2009. He eventually transferred and
promoted as Dentist III at the Department of Health Regional Office I on April 1, 2009 wherein he was the Oral Health Program Manager in region 1 from 2009 to
2016. On April 13, 2016, he transferred to a DOH Retained Hospital, the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center, City of San Fernando La Union as Dentist III.
On December 16, 2017, he was promoted as Dentist V and presently the Head of the Dental Medicine Department of Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center,
City of San Fernando La Union.Throughout his time in government as dedicated Learning Service Provider, he has received numerous recognitions and citations
not only for his invaluable dental service and practice but also for his unrelenting humanitarian care and compassion

Abstract:

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the Child-to-Child School Health Program (CtCSHP) on the oral health behavior
of Grade I pupils in the Division of La Union, Philippines within five months of implementation.
Methods: A randomized trial was applied to the subjects. First, an assessment of the oral health behavior of the pupils in terms
of toothbrushing and sodium fluoride mouth rinsing was conducted before the start of the study. The schools were randomly
distributed to either the test group or control group. The Child-to-Child School Health Program (CtCSHP), utilizing the “Little
Doctors’ Club,” and dental health education were provided to the test group, while only dental health education was provided
to the control group. Toothbrushing and mouth rinsing with sodium fluoride (hereafter simply “mouth rinsing”) were the
prevention methods used. Data was gathered using toothbrushing and mouth-rinsing cards. An assessment of the oral health
behavior and an analysis of the significant differences between the oral health behaviors of the test and control groups were
conducted after five months after the interventions. Eight public elementary schools were randomly chosen from the two
districts in the Division of La Union to comprise the test group (four schools) and the control group (four schools). A total of
353 Grade 1 pupils took part in the study: 178 pupils in the test group and 175 pupils in the control group. To establish whether
or not there is a significant difference between the oral health behaviors of the test and control groups, the data were entered in
a statistical tool pack and analyzed with a t-test.
Results: The oral health behavior of the test group in terms of toothbrushing and mouth rinsing improved during November
but deteriorated during December. Great progress was observed during the succeeding months from January to March. The
oral health behavior of the control group improved only during November, eventually declining from December to March.
Moreover, although there was no significant difference between the test and control groups in toothbrushing for November
(p=0.1018), a significant difference was noted from the months of January to March. Regarding mouth rinsing, it was found
that there was a significant difference between the test and control groups in all the months.

Samira Hosseini

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Title: Nano-Robots: Future revolution in dentistry
Biography:

Ms Samira Hosseini was admitted to Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences as a Dentistry Student in 2013. Currently, she is serving as a fifth-year dental
student and next to being an active member of SBMU “Committee of Gifted Students”, has participated in a number of academic and research activities, including “Poster
Presentations” at IADR (Iranian Division) 2017, 17th International Congress of Iranian Academy of Periodontology 2017, 17th International Congress of Iranian Association
of Prosthodontics 2017, EXCIDA 2017, an oral presentation at IADR (Iranian Division) 2016, a poster participation at OMFS Congress 2016, Tehran and a faculty research
project in 2015.

Abstract:

Nano-robots have been considered as one of the most significant developments and achievements of nanotechnology in
medicine and medical sciences. “Nano-robots” are deemed controllable devices at the size of nanometer. Owing to their
diverse capabilities and potentials, “Nano-robots” are widely used to perform different tasks, for instance inspections and
operations, treatment of diseases and maladies in the human body, and nowadays, delivery of drugs to divergent targets like
cancer cells. Similarly, “Nano-robots” used in dental medicine – known as Dental Robots (DR) – could fulfill various tasks
including: inducing local anaesthesia, curing hypersensitivity, re-naturalizing dentition, destroying caries-causing bacteria,
repairing tooth blemishes, and so forth at oral cavity level. DRs have a nano-computer which accomplishes planned missions,
receives and processes signals, communicates with other nano-computers, responds to external monitoring devices and finally
has the potential to ensure proper functioning of nano-mechanical machines. DRs might also use a certain motility mechanism
to penetrate human dental tissues with navigation precision and receive energy to manipulate their surrounding in real time.
The nano-robots are mostly invisible to the naked eye, thus they are visualized by advanced machinery like “Scanning Electron
Microscopy (SEM)” and “Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)”.Although research and clinical trials on nano-robots are in their
early stage, it is believed that nano-robots will be the next huge revolution in the world of Dentistry. However, it may also
present a risk for misuse. Time, economics, technical strategies and human needs will direct and determine the route this
innovative invention may take.

Mouhibi Abdallah

Centre de Consultation et de Traitement Dentaire, Morocco

Title: Integrate occlusal analysis into your daily practice
Speaker
Biography:

Dr. Mouhibi Abdallah completed his Doctorate in Dental in 2015. He completes his University Diploma in Oral Surgery and Implantology. He is the Author of several National and International Oral Communication.

Abstract:

The search for occlusal balance must constantly guide the general practitioner in his daily exercise. This is even truer when our patient's mouth needs to be restored and this becomes even essential in the event of need for restoration in the presence of Temporo Mandibular Disorder (TMD) or history of TMD. The first step in this search for occlusal equilibrium is, of course, the analysis of
occlusion, to estimate the excellence of 0IM, from the point of view of wedging, centering and guiding. This analysis will be clinical
and if necessary, instrumental (on semi-adaptable articulator). The clinical observation will of course appeal to the practitioner's eye, but also to occlusal markers of varying thickness. It is necessary to ask the question of the validity of the traces left by these markers (false positives and false negatives). The presentation will focus on three important stages of occlusion analysis: Observe, simulate and optimize. The articulator analysis will allow considering the occlusal modifications to achieve to improve the occlusal conditions,
the occlusal scheme. This analysis will inform the practitioner about the feasibility of pre-prosthetic occlusal equilibration. It will also make it possible to choose the subtraction (selective grinding) or the addition (by gluing of composite according to the ceroplasty). The simplest means to implement and the least dilapidated will always be recommended to respect the principle of therapeutic gradient and tissue economy. The contribution of direct or indirect composite bonding techniques (Inlay-on lays) in the optimization of calibration
and guidance will be detailed .

Mamta Malik

PDM Dental College and Research Institute, India

Title: Circulating Omentin-1-A new adipokine with diagnostic and therapeutic role in TMJ Disorders: Advanced endeavor to dental field
Speaker
Biography:

Mamta Malik has her keen interest in imparting oral health care with fine skills to one and all with interest of utmost intensity in relieving pain of orofacial region and imparting education to patients henceforth to improvise the further hygiene. Above all she was honored with best outgoing student award after her post-graduation in year 2011 from her esteemed college. She has attended and presented multiple papers and posters in national and international conferences, conventions and CDE programs. She has attended various workshops, table clinics and hands-on on dental topics at national and international conferences. Among the best in her credit she has a long list of national and international publications around more than 60 in number, along with having Authorship and Co-authorship in 2 books in field of dentistry published under Lombard publication. Her field of interest is diagnosis and management of orofacial pain.

Abstract:

Introduction: Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) are prominent among orofacial pain with the evidence that pathogenesis of painful TMDs is contributed by abnormal levels of cytokines resulting in alteration in ant-inflammatory cytokines level. One such anti-inflammatory cytokine is omentin-1. The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic and therapeutic role of omentin-1 in chronic painful TMDs.
Materials & Methodology: 120 subjects were included in the study with Group-A (n=60) having/with history of chronic painful TMDs as study group and Group-B (n=60) normal TMJ as control group. Circulating omentin-1 protein levels weremeasured using colorimetric ELISA kit. SPSS package was used to find association between omentin-1 levels and painful
TMDs with respect to age and sex. Results: Circulating omentin-1 protein levels were significantly less in the study group as compared to controls.
Conclusion: Omentin-1 plays an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic TMDs and effective interventions which can alter the level o omentin-1 have a potential use in the management of chronic pain in TMDs.

Premila Selvi Suganthan

Annamalai University, India

Title: To lase, or not to lase integrating lasers to daily practice: A practical approach
Biography:

Premila Suganthan currently working as doctor in Chennai, India. She is the author of the several books and a well know doctor in india

Abstract:

Laser- A new technology in clinical dentistry is the answer to a lot of patients who wants bloodless, painless and less of or no
anesthesia for their dental treatment. This presentation will highlight the use of hard and soft tissue lasers and its advantages
over conventional methods in various dental applications and how it has evolved considerably as an adjunctive and alternative
treatment to provide minimally invasive dental procedures. It will exhibit clinical cases done using laser in regular day to day
procedure to provide a stress free dentistry for dental practitioners as a practice builder.

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Location: Dubai, UAE

Session Introduction

Lisha Gangwal

India

Title: Dental ergonomics…The key to a healthy dental career
Speaker
Biography:

Lisha Gangwal completed her Master’s Degree in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from M.A. Rangoonwala Dental College, Pune in 2012. She completed her Master’s in Laser Dentistry from the University of Vienna. She is an associate editor for the Journal of Dental Lasers and is a reader at M.A. Rangoonwala Dental College, Pune. Dr. Gangwal has done extensive research in the field of applications of Laser dentistry in Endodontics and laser activated teeth bleaching. Recently Dr. Lisha has been doing extensive research and has conducted surveys on Dental Ergonomics under the title ‘Ergodontia’.

Abstract:

Dentists are at high risk for musculoskeletal disorders due to the nature of their work. The key to preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders is ergonomics- the science of fitting the work environment to the worker. In dentistry, ergonomics involves the design, adjustment and modification of operatory layouts, counters, delivery systems, stools, instruments and patient chairs to minimize excessive reaching, twisting, leaning, gripping and repetitive motions. Literature has shown more than 65% of the dentist suffer from musculoskeletal complaints varying in severity but accompanied with
pain, discomfort, hindrance in functioning and loss of working time. Our goal with ErgoDontia is to improve dentist performance and reduce occupational pain by focusing on proper body mechanics and preventive exercise to safeguard against injuries.

  • Poster Presentation
Location: Dubai, UAE