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I 09implants2_2012 event review _ CIC 2012 The Clinical Innovations Conference 2012, organised by Smile-on and the AOG and in association with The Dental Direc- tory, was a fantastic success, boasting world-class speakers, cutting edge topics and practical advice for the many dental professionals in attendance. Held at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London, the event saw more than 400 visitors from across the country come to- gether for the two-day event. The event began on the Friday, with world-renowned Dr Nasser Barghi speak- ing on ‘All-Ceramic and CAD/ CAM Restora- tions in 2012: Clinical Steps’, to a highly at- tentive audience. Always a popular speaker, Dr Barghi’s look at restorative materials and the best indication for each was both prac- tical and entertaining. After the coffee break the conference split into two streams; Dr Wyman Chan and Dr Anthony Roberts. Dr Chan gave a lecture on ‘Modern Bleaching Techniques’. As a dedicated tooth-whitening dentist, Dr Chan focussed on bleaching techniques and the science behind the products he uses, as well as running a live demonstration alongside his lecture, with his dental nurse. Simultaneously, Anthony Roberts spoke about ‘The Periodontal Jigsaw: Putting it all Together’. Looking at what a measure of success in periodontal treatment might mean for both clinicians and patients, Dr Roberts discussed BPE charting and the journey of diagnosis. He also explained the clinician’s role as motivator, communicator and educator in addition to their clinical ca- pacity for the best treatment for patients. The afternoon continued the high stan- dard of speakers, with Richard Kahan giv- ing an enthusiastic talk on ‘New Horizons in Endodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning’. Comparing the dental and medi- cal industries, Richard highlighted the is- sue that dentistry has a far smaller range of tests to use when diagnosing a patient’s complaint. Nasser Barghi, Mhari Coxon and Fraser McCord then separated the conference into three streams, speaking on ‘Bonded All Ce- ramic Restorations in 2012’, ‘Effective Bio- film Management’ and ‘Diagnosis of Com- plete Denture Problems’ respectively. Fraser McCord took over the lectures to discuss the best techniques for diagnosing prob- lems with complete dentures. Mhari Coxon followed on from Dr Rob- erts’presentationofthemorningwithalook at biofilm management. Giving an update on recent research into biofilm, Ms Coxon illustrated the four stages of biofilm devel- opment. The first day concluded with Profes- sor Gianluca Gambarini lecturing on ‘3D Endodontics: Concepts and Techniques’. From strength to strength - Clinical Innovations Conference 2012 Author_Lisa Townshend