GAP Australasian-Dentist-May June 2019

Category 8 AustrAlAsiAn Dentist not only does this approach provide better aesthetic outcomes which more naturally complement each patient’s facial structure,butthefunctionalimprovements that can be achieved with alignment have positive effects on occlusion (bite) and long term facial support. From a minimally invasive perspective, this strategy is ideal as it often only requires ultra conservative aesthetic reshaping and/or partial composite bonding for the finishing touches. in certain cases where porcelain is favourable, either due to particular patient’s aesthetic requirements or prior porcelain needing replacement, significantly less preparation is required given favourable alignment of the teeth, thus preserving healthy tooth structure long term. “As technologies and materials continue to develop and improve, we owe it to our patients to keep up with the latest trends and improvements in dentistry, the approaches we have embraced in the past may not be providing the optimum functional and aesthetic outcomes that are achievable today,” says Dr King. u Dr King will present in October this year to the World Dental Forum in Shenzen. Her presentation is titled “Clear aligners and aesthetic finishing: An ultra conservative approach.” ev nts A unique opportunity to learn and experience the latest dental knowledge is on offer at this year’s World Dental Forum – a global initiative created by the Modern Dental Group and its partners. the forum, held at the Futian shangri- la shenzhen, presents two days of educational sessions, lectures and access to international speakers to exchange knowledge and expertise with peers. One such highly regarded peer repre- senting Australia is Dr Yvonne King, Msc Aesthetic Dentistry (Dist.) (london), BDsc (W.Aust), Dip.Clin.Hypnosis. Yvonne is a member across several associations, namely the World Congress of Minimally invasive Dentistry as well as numerous American and international academies for cosmetic, clinical laser and dento facial aesthetic dentistry. Dr King’s passion for cosmetic dentistry began soon after graduating from the university of Western Australia’s dental school. the reward of transforming her patients’ well being holistically, both physically and emotionally fuelled a lifelong passion of continued education and service which she maintains today, three decades on. An early adopter of new technologies, she became Australia’s leading clinical trainer in air-abrasion and laser dentistry and in 2001 was named a Fellow and Diplomat of the World Congress of Minimally invasive Dentistry. Yvonne is also the first Australian dentist to be awarded the Msc in Aesthetic Dentistry from the prestigious King’s College in london, conferred with the highest distinction. Creating a Modern Approach to Dentistry Global perspectives with Dr Yvonne King. Dr Yvonne King. Aligners, gingival recontouring, whitening and aesthetic bonding with lip symmetry restored. Aligners, whitening and composite bonding. Initial presentation with lip asymmetry. For almost 20 years, Dr King has lectured and trained fellow dentists in aesthetic techniques across europe and Australasia. Her combined approaches across ceramics, composites and clear aligners allow her to achieve the highest functional and aesthetic outcomes with minimal tooth preparation to promote longevity, comfort and stability. Following studies in dento-facial aesthetics, Yvonne also adds the finishing touches with cosmetic injectables for the face to harmonise and compliment an exceptional smile and brilliant overall result. in search of superior patient outcomes, Dr King is currently undertaking her Post-Graduate Diploma in Aesthetic Orthodontics to add to her considerable knowledge in clear aligner technology. in recent years there has been a move away from the traditional aesthetic approach of using restorations alone to make big changes. the approach adopted by Yvonne is to break aesthetic treatment into distinct phases of orthodontics and refine the aesthetic result as required with either aesthetic reshaping and /or composite bonding or porcelain.