CATEGORY 20 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST EVENTS practical experience – with the opportunity to test the techniques in a live setting. Hands-on sessions are led by experienced instructors, and training is performed in a way that all participants get a chance to experience the patient’s journey first-hand. In some courses, we also bring patients to the sessions so the practical aspects can be expanded to reallife situations. A revolutionary course for dental professionals, from dental professionals What makes iTOP so positively perceived by dental professionals is the fact that it has been developed thanks to the pioneering approach and passion of Dr. Jiří Sedelmayer, the creator of the course. He spent 25 years as a clinical teacher and researcher at the UKE Hamburg. Early in his clinical career, he questioned his own work and thought about ways to improve the education of future dental professionals. Sedelmayer developed a programme to teach his students the optimal biofilm control techniques, which is now known as iTOP. Sedelmayer’s methods have been taught both nationally and internationally. He led more than 1,100 training seminars and courses worldwide. Who will be your guide throughout the programme? The seminar is always led by certified iTOP dental professionals with years of experience in training their colleagues and patients. The iTOP lecturers leading the seminars are all certified professionals from the dentistry field – periodontists, dental surgeons, orthodontists, general practitioners, dental hygienists and more, all of whom adopt a personal approach, dedicated to every participant during the seminar. The practical, Touch-to-Teach part is provided by the iTOP instructors Dr. Jiří Sedelmayer Dr Tihana Divnic-Resnik Andrew Terry Dr Chris Barker – certified professionals who have successfully finished the iTOP Educator course and are regularly re-certified. How is iTOP helping dental professionals in their daily practice? Dr Chris Barker “iTOP has been highly effective in providing me with additional insights and strategies for managing challenging cases. By using the skillsets and tools provided through iTOP, I am able to adapt techniques to suit the unique needs of individual patients and specific situations.” Andrew Terry, iTOP Lecturer: “I see iTOP fitting into the future of oral health and practice by emphasising the education of this guiding principle at a university level. It’s important to teach students to treat patients as individuals, listen to their wants and needs and collaborate with them to find a routine that will work effectively.” Shida Taheri, iTOP Instructor “iTOP has changed how I communicate with patients. I feel much more comfortable and confident discussing how to use their interdental brushes and toothbrushes. It sounds basic, but it was the knowledge I needed to communicate effectively with them.” Do you want to experience iTOP yourself? Find the event that suits you best – not only in terms of level but also by location. Follow us on our LinkedIn page to stay updated on all the courses near you and access the sign-up form. u
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