Australasian Dentist Magazine Nov Dec 2021

Category 84 AustrAlAsiAn Dentist liniCal 1800 806 450 www.amalgadent.com.au See why you shouldn’t mix your chemistry ! SEE BACK COVER Bis-Silane_ZPrime+ Fuel Footer #90.indd 2 04-Nov-21 1:25:36 PM not been immune fromthis. inexperienced, opportunistic educators trying to sell practitioners on the idea of cosmetic injecting, have come (and gone); many without proper insurance coverage for participants and patients; offering training from the likes of suburban clinic waiting rooms; all leaving the profession worse off. One cosmetic surgeon, introduced through an orthodontic “mini-residency", was even struck off for clinical negligence! regulators seem unwilling to address the issue of declining CPD quality, seemingly preferring to act only after the horse has bolted and a patient complaint is experienced. regulators state that it is up to the individual practitioner to ensure a CPD course is of a suitable standard, but this is really passing the buck on public protection, setting practitioners up to fail and is actually, far easier said than done. it would be an expensive trial and error process for practitioners to have to continually undertake CPD programs first, only to find out the quality was not as hoped or needed. the recommendations of colleagues used to act as a guide but have become less reliable as many courses now provide incentives for positive reviews or posts. even programs of so called accreditation, like the ADA CerP, don’t actually require the course content, structure, or presenter to undergo any form of independent appraisal or quality assessment to receive the, so-called, accreditation. the only solution for responsible dentists is to engage fully with any new field they chose to move into through CPD and undergo a comprehensive pathway of education to achieve competency, offered by recognized global leaders and pioneers in that field. u For more information on Dento-facial Aesthetics done the right way, contact AADFA www.AADFA.net E: admin@AADFA.net Highly qualified dentists should be setting themselves as the gold standard in dento-facial aesthetics, not undermining their value by mimicking the misguided philosophy of lesser trained beauty therapists or cosmetic injectors. Six tips for success in Dento-Facial Aesthetics u Avoid the trap of cosmetic injecting – patients and practitioners should run a mile from anyone promoting themselves as a cosmetic injector. u Avoid training offering gimmicky techniques names like russian lips, lip Flip, Fem lips – it’s a sign that the focus is on fads, rather than a detailed understanding of anatomy, facial ageing and core health to deliver safe, long-term aesthetic outcomes. u engage in a comprehensive, accredited pathway of learning which culminates in a deep understanding of dento-facial health and rejuvenation, including the full array of available treatment options. u Avoid manufacturer driven training courses, or those which promote product affiliations or industry sponsorship, as this is a clear conflict of interest to delivering accurate, scientifically vetted information – making product recommendations based on solid scientific research and clinical experience is absolutely fine – claiming to be a product expert or KOl”, is not. u look for training specifically designed for dentists and dental practices – dentists can’t be lumped in with doctors, nurses and beauty therapists – quality education is not one size fits all and you need to stay ahead of the pack. u Choose an organization that operates on an international level – education should be provided by someone with a long track history of global participation who truly understands the bigger picture and is involved in the latest pioneering developments.