The scientific program to take place on board the Ghan is currently being finalised. Below is the scientific program to take place at Ayers Rock:
Tuesday at Ayer's Rock - Full-Day scientific lecture day
8.45-9.00 David Cox – opening address and welcome, thanks to sponsors
9.00-9.45 Laurie Walsh – New frontiers for photoactivated disinfection and fluorescence
9.45-10.30 Laurie Walsh – New developments in laser dentistry across the globe
10.30-11.00 Morning tea
11.00-11.45 Andrew Brostek - Comparisons of lasers and conventional instruments in restorative dentistry
11.45-12.30 Roeland de Moor – Emerging roles for lasers in endodontics
12.30-1.30 Lunch
1.30-2.15 Peter & Jeroem Verheyen - New methods for laser treatment of common and severe forms of tooth discolouration
2.15-3.15 Hisham Abdullah – New applications for lasers in aesthetic dentistry, periodontics and implant dentistry
3.15-3.45 Afternoon tea
3.45-5.00 Panel discussion (all speakers) including hypotheticals (“how would we treat this?”) – moderated by David Cox
For those entering this exciting field of clinical practice, there will be a painless introduction to laser science and optics, and explanations which unpacks the mysteries of what happens when laser energy interacts with tissues in the mouth. Absorb what others have learnt from their experience in practice, whilst gleaning the leading edge research findings. Scientific elements of the conference will be conducted during travel between destinations.