Australasian Dentist Magazine March-April 2023

CATEGORY 48 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST EV NTS This is the first full program for the education in the usage of the new low profile ultra-lightweight Silhouette nasal mask for the delivery of nitrous oxide. This significant paradigm shift in nitrous oxide delivery provides unparallel access to the dentist and comfort of use to the patient. The effective use of the silhouette N2O delivery system requires replumbing of the N2O mixer and a totally different technique of administration of N2O. Master’s Program in Nitrous Oxide, Silhouette low profile nasal mask This course is taught by Dr Michael Walker and Dr Angelo Preketes who have spent considerable time liaising and being educated by the inventor Dr Robert Guyette, an oral surgeon, fromAmerica and Parker the manufacture. Be first to be educated in the use of this new technique of N20 sedation. Previous Nitrous oxide course education is desirable but not essential. As key opinion leaders in sedation in Australia come and be instructed in this new revolutionary technique. Certification in this technique is by practical administration on the day and examination. This course teaches safe and effective administration of Silhouette N2O. Participation in the basic N2O program the day before and then the Master’s silhouette program, one day course leads to an unparalleled understanding of N2O sedation. CPD Silhouette is 6.5hours and cost is $1,250.00 for the one day. u Website for registration is www.witrousoxidecourse.com.au or telephone 02 9319 7466. Curaprox Australia is committed to providing the best oral health care solutions to dental professionals. As part of this commitment, Curaprox Australia offers the individually trained oral prophylaxis course, iTOP. This highly effective program is designed to promote positive behaviour and habits towards the prevention of common oral diseases such as dental caries and periodontitis. The iTOP program has been around for 16 years and has already trained over 30,000 dental professionals in 70 countries worldwide. The program has over 60 iTOP lecturers and 250 instructors, with over 500 courses held per year. This impressivereachisatestament totheprogram’seffectiveness and the positive impact it has on oral health care. It started with one idea to provide individually tailored oral prophylaxis care, which has since become the gold standard in oral health maintenance. The course aims to provide dental professionals with the knowledge and skills required to achieve an individualised approach to oral health care tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs. The iTOP course is delivered by highly qualified iTOP lecturers and instructors, Dr Tihana Divnic-Resnik and Andrew Terry. Dr Divnic-Resnik is a senior lecturer at The University of Sydney with multiple qualifications. Andrew Terry is a Senior Lecturer in Dental Hygiene at The University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Oral Health and Doctor of Dental Medicine. Dental professionals who undertake the iTOP course will benefit significantly by being able to personalise oral health patient care. They will learn how to understand biofilm and the phases of its accumulation and keystone pathogens. They will also understand the difficulties of past and current preventive concepts and the basic criteria of iTOP. Additionally, they will be trained in providing Courses at Curaprox Individually trained oral prophylaxis course, iTOP program individually tailored mechanical and chemical biofilm control information and training using the T2T (Touch to Teach) method using a specialised probe. The available iTOP courses for 2023 are: u iTOP Introductory course in Sydney, Saturday 18th March u iTOP Introductory course in Perth, Saturday 13th May u iTOP Introductory course in Sydney, Saturday 20th August u iTOP Introductory course in Melbourne, Saturday 5th August u iTOP Introductory course in Adelaide, Saturday 4th November As a special offer, dental professionals who undertake the iTOP course will receive a free Hydrosonic Pro sonic toothbrush valued at $275 to help maintain good oral hygiene at home. In conclusion, Curaprox Australia provides the iTOP program to dental professionals to equip them with the knowledge and skills required to provide individually tailored oral health care. Dental professionals who undertake this program will benefit significantly. Course is $220 u For more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/itop-introductory-coursensw-wa-vic-sa-1608119?utm-campaign=social&utmcontent=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utmterm=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=odclsxcollection Dr Angelo Preketes Dr Michael Walker

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