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nician is of huge benefit, par- ticularly when dentures need manufacturing or adjusting. Mhari Coxon followed on from Dr Roberts’ presentation of the morning with a look at biofilm management. Giving an update on recent research into biofilm, Ms Coxon illus- trated the four stages of bio- film development and showed 3-D images of biofilm in its various stages of attachment, growth, maturity and disper- sal. She then went on to dis- cuss the methods of removing biofilm and the evidence to support their use. The first day conclud- ed with Professor Gianluca Gambarini lecturing on ‘3D Endodontics: Concepts and Techniques’. Discussing the benefits of cone beam tech- nology, he illustrated the im- portance of working with 3D images to diagnose patients’ complaints. Professor Gambarini then looked at techniques to treat a variety of complicated en- dodontic problems. As a great believer that the ‘Anatomy dictates instrumentation’, he showed that success of endo- dontic treatment can only be achieved if the most appropri- ate tools and techniques are adopted for each case. The London Deanery DFT Conference was for London Deanery Foundation dentist attendees only, and proved to be a popular addition. The exciting new programme fea- tured captivating lectures from Richard Kahan, Nasser Barghi, Martyn Cobourne, Stephen Henderson and Dr Wyman Chan. In the evening, the event hosted its third annual Char- ity Ball, where hundreds of delegates dressed to impress. Attendees were greeted by a champagne reception, and were able to relax and enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal, live entertainment in the form of dentist-turned-magician Dr Raj Rattan and fantastic com- pany. As part of the evening, the brand new Clinical Inno- vations Award was launched, designed to showcase the best, most innovative products currently on the market (see pages 4&5 about the award). Dinner was then followed by dancing and a fabulous party into the night. The morning after the night before is always a tough start, but with speakers such as Basil Mizrahi and Ajay Kakar to look forward to del- egates were fired up for the Saturday programme. Dr Mizrahi discussed ‘Clin- ical Tips and Techniques to improve the aesthetic and biochemical precision of your dentistry’. A very practical- based lecture, Dr Mizrahi looked at ways to make the preparation of teeth easier; from the use of loupes for bet- ter vision to the type of hand- piece used for prepping teeth. Various issues surrounding restorations were discussed; from dealing with microleak- age to the problem of bonding to dentine. As the Conference split into three sessions again, Pro- fessor Gambarini returned to speak about ‘Improving Root Canal Preparation and Obtu- ration’. Simultaneously, Ajay Kakar lectured on ‘Non Surgi- cal Management of Periodon- tal Disease’, Sandeep Sengh- era discussed ‘Treating Your Patients and Business to the Latest in Technology’ and Dr Nasser Barghi spoke about ‘CAD/CAM Zirconia’ to MSc students. Dr Senghera’s presenta- tion was a practical look at marketing your practice to new and existing patients us- ing the technology that many use daily in their personal lives – smartphones, social media etc. Likening the pa- tient base to a bath with water running in and draining out, he emphasised the need to ensure patients are retained with smart recall processes and timesaving strategies for patients such as online ap- pointment booking. John Moore then took over the speaking to explore ‘Digital Dentistry and the Ad- vantages for Cosmetic Treat- ments’. Primarily discussing how his practice is using the CEREC system to their advan- tage, Dr Moore showed how clinicians can use CAD/CAM in their practices to fulfil pa- tients’ requirements. Dr Barghi returned again in the afternoon to repeat his popular lecture on Bonding from the previous day, while Dr McCord’s lecture was ‘An Update on Impression Tech- niques for Complete Den- tures’. Dr Nilesh Parmar looked at ‘Dentistry in the 3rd Dimen- sion’. Discussing the clinical applications for CBCT in vari- ous branches of dentistry, Dr Parmar used many case exam- ples using the technology to il- lustrate how, in his words, it ‘changed my working life’. The Clinical Innovations Conference 2012 came to a close on the Saturday after- noon, with Dr Amit Patel speaking on ‘Peri-implantitis – a Future Timebomb’. With the growing trend of placing dental implants, cases of peri- implantitis and peri-mucositis will inevitably increase. Dr Patel discussed the process of the inflammation and the reasons for it, look- ing at prosthesis design. He discussed his preferences for screw-retained restorations and looked at therapies for managing the inflammation. One of the many strengths of the Clinical Innovations Conference is that it com- bines lectures with live work- shops, demonstrations and a trade exhibition, to cater to practitioners’ every need. Between lectures, delegates were able to browse the exhi- bition stands, accessing some of the latest technologies in the world of aesthetic and restorative dentistry, and put their questions directly to the experts at each company. Feedback from the event has been fantastic, with many delegates already penning the 2013 date in their diary. next year’s event, the tenth anni- versary of the Clinical Innova- tions Conference, will be held 17-18th May 2013. See you there! DT Noam Tamir and Ajay Kakar with guests at the AOG ball Well done to the Smile-on team Guests party the night away at the AOG ball Dr Nasser Barghi presents his lecture Dr Wyman Chan during his live demonstration ‘The London Deanery DFT Conference proved to be a popular edition’ 3CIC 2012June 4-10, 2012United Kingdom Edition