First Session - Oral Pathology with Dr. Charles Shuler
Join Dr. Shuler each month to develop practical approaches for recognizing and managing oral soft tissue changes, focusing on clinical processes rather than memorizing lesion names. Study club members are encouraged to bring case studies from their practice for group discussion, fostering a collaborative environment. The program emphasizes using available information to guide decision-making before diagnostic procedures and provides strategies for seeking advice from others to enhance the evaluation of oral lesions in clinical practice.
Second Session - Pedodontics with Dr. Randa Soussou
"Big Memories Start Small: Elevating Little Smiles with Care and Fun"
This lecture will focus on simplifying the art of connecting with pediatric patients, ensuring their dental
experiences are positive, memorable, and stress-free. Attendees will gain practical strategies to enhance
behavior shaping, making it easier to manage even the most apprehensive young patients. Key highlights
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Building Trust and Rapport: Tips to connect with children and parents from the very first
interaction.
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The First Dental Visit: How to make it a fun, anxiety-free experience that sets the tone for
lifelong positive dental habits.
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Behaviour Management Techniques: Proven methods to guide, reassure, and encourage
cooperation in young patients.
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Parent Involvement: Strategies to engage parents as partners in creating a joyful dental
experience.
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Turning Anxiety into Excitement: Tools to transform fear into confidence, one smile at a time.
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Minimally Invasive Options: How we can simplify care by offering safe and effective alternatives
for managing cavities in children who may struggle with traditional restorative treatments.
By the end of the session, attendees will leave with actionable insights and tools to elevate the care they
provide to their youngest patients—creating big, joyful memories that last a lifetime.
Third Session - Extraction Surgery with Dr. Jay Chan
Extraction Tips & Tricks for the General Practitioner
Extracting teeth is one of the simplest and most essential services that we should be offering to our patients in general practice. Yet, many dentists don't do it. This presentation will highlight some tips and tricks and essential tools needed so you can level up your extraction game.
Fourth Session - Perio Surgery with Dr. Ally Kassam
Course Overview: Perio 101: Real-World Periodontics You Didn’t Learn in Dental School
This course is designed to help new dental professionals master the basics of periodontal care with practical, real-world applications. You’ll learn how to identify health versus disease, assess pocket depths and bone loss, and make accurate clinical diagnoses. We’ll discuss treatment options, prognosis, and the AAP classification system in a straightforward and approachable way.
You’ll also get an introduction to gum recession, including key concepts like attached gingiva and minimal attached gingiva. By the end of this course, you’ll feel more confident in your journey into periodontics and be better equipped to diagnose and manage periodontal conditions.
Fifth Session - Hands On Restorative with Ivoclar
