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Dental Tribune South African Edition

6 Education/Events Dental Tribune South African Edition - February 2015 Advanced Course in Implantology Presented by the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Pretoria The Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Pretoria announces a new course in Implantology for 2015. This course is aimed at the dentist or specialist who has completed a basic course in Implantology and wishes to become involved in more advanced implant treatment. The course will be presented in modular format with the following modules presented. 1.Aesthetic Implant Dentistry 2.Sinus augmentation for dental implants 3.Guided bone regeneration, including autogenous bone blocks 4.The edentulous patient- using guided surgery and CAD/CAM Each module will deal in depth with the applied anatomy, evidence based protocols, hands-ontraining on custom produced models, hands-on training on CT planning software (including free planning software for the duration of the course), live interactive surgery demonstrating each clinical scenario. Delegates will receive literature on each module and will have internet access to lectures covered in the course. All delegates will be required to register for the 2nd ITI Education Week at Pretoria, which features guest lecturers Prof Danny Buser (Switzerland) and Prof Dean Morton (USA) This course will have limited attendance due to intensive training required. On completion of the Advanced Course in Implantology, candidates will be eligible to apply for an MSc degree in the Dept of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Pretoria. Course Leader: Prof Andre van Zyl Course dates • 17-18 April 2015 • 29-30 May 2015 • 15-19 July 2015 (ITI Education Week) • 11-12 September 2015 • 14-15 November 2015 Contact: Melinda Botha Tel: 27 12 3192312 • E-mail: Melinda.botha@up.ac.za IFED 2015 - Cape Town, South Africa The South African Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (SAAAD) and IFED have great pleasure inviting delegates from all over the world to attend the 9th World Congress for the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry. IFED 2015 will be held in Cape Town from the 5th to the 9th of November 2015. This is the first time that the IFED World Congress will be held on the African continent. Featuring arguably one of the strongest speakers program ever seen in South Africa, the scientific program, ‘The Big 5: A Paradigm Shift’ will embrace all the disciplines of Aesthetic Dentistry. With Global opinion leaders in the field of, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics and Implantology, they will educate, inspire and entertain delegates over the entire 3 days! Proving that through working together we achieve the ultimate treatment planning. An absolute highlight is definitely the Team Atlanta Day: Thursday 5 November. Bringing together four of the leading figures (Drs David Garber, Henry Salama, Maurice Salama and Guilherme Cabral ) from the world renowned practice of Goldstein-Garber-Salama in Atlanta - recently named one of the leading dental centers of the World. This is a world first and an opportunity not to be missed as they share their knowledge for an entire day. “On behalf of SAAAD, I look forward to welcoming you to South African shores where together we can enjoy a stimulating and information-filled Congress.” Mark Bowes President SAAAD Registration is open at www.ifed-2015.com Tel: 27123192312

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