25^th International Conference on Dental Education July 20-21, 2020 Florence, Italy

Biography:

Hikmet SOLAK has completed his PhD in Ankara University, Faculty of Dentisty in 1985 He became Professor in 2002.  In 2007 he joined  Near East University as a Founder of Faculty of Dentistry. In 2019 he joined to Eastern Mediterranean  University Faculty . He currently  working as Professor of Restorative Dentistry  Department in Eastern Mediterranean  University He has various published more than 60 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an Chief editorial board member of repute. He is also Chief and  member of Turkish Fishing Organisation, and member of Turkish Dental Tourism Organization

 

Abstract:

To evaluate the effectiveness of digital scanning methods in dental education  to reduce the rate of damage to the adjent teeth in CL II cavity preparations  Materials and Methods: As a part of cavity preparation lecture ; after teaching them how to open cavities without any deformation to the adjent teeth ;  245 Dental students were asked to prepare classical Class II cavity preparations both in maxiller and mandibular first molars in phantom models.  Mesio-occlusal class II cavities for maxiller first molar-16 were performed  and disto-occlusal Cl II cavities performed  for mandibular 1 molar-36. All adjent phantom  teeth  surfaces were examined using visual examination then randomly 50  phantom models were selected  and  all adjent phantom  teeth  surfaces of that selected group were examined using 3D digital scanning methods.  Examination  of teeth surfaces were done  by calibrated individual examiners in all groups. After examination, 50 selected performance owners were informed about their  Iatrogenic damages.  All 245 dental students were taken under a course again to teach them how to reduce iatrogenic damages for class II cavity preparations. The same procedures were repeated and students were asked to do same the work with the same teeth. Damages were scored as 0= no damage, 1= abrasion 2= injury  <50% of surface,  3= injury  > 50% of surface. Results: A rate of nearly 27 % less damage was found to the adjent teeth with the group that was  shown their mistakes by digital scanning methods. After 2 courses, we still obtained  iatrogenic damages  Conclusion: According to our results of  damage to the adjent teeth in CL II cavity preparations, additional teaching of protection of these surfaces  is needed to reduce the rate. Also, the use of 3D scanning methods seems to be helpfull for us to obtain more successful results  from cavity preparation teaching  without   the iatrogenic damages of adjent teeth.

 

Biography:

Maha Aljefri is a young dentist and a Dental Core Trainee 2 in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool. She previously acted as the regional trainee representative for the East Midlands Deanery during her time at Northampton General Hospital. She is aspiring to pursue a career in orthodontics and woking towards obtaining her post graduate certificate in clinical education.

 

Abstract:

Introduction:

A project was initiated by the deanery for dental core trainee regional representatives to develop the representative role and network across the East and West Midlands and the East of England. Prior to this initiative, the methods for obtaining feedback from trainees varied across training posts in the three regions, with ambiguity regarding the pathway for escalating trainee matters.

 

Aims:

Development of the trainee representative network across three regions for voicing trainee concerns, improving the quality of feedback received and implementing changes to enhance trainee experiences.

 

Methods:

A framework was developed by the three regional representatives in 2019 focusing on early appointment of representatives and specifying a timeline for feedback submission. To gather high quality feedback,  standardised forms were constructed to be completed twice yearly by trainees. The distribution and volume of received feedback was audited prior to, and after development of the framework to measure its success and implement necessary adjustments. This framework lead to an increase in feedback response rates from 38.9% to 89.9% from 2019 to 2020 across 18 hospitals in three regions.

 

Conclusion: 

This pathway is designed for escalation of trainee concerns with representatives acting as sensible, informed and supportive peers to those who may be having issues during training. It promotes communication at an early stage of training and fosters positive relationships between trainees, supervisors, programme directors and the deanery. Most importantly, it reveals excellent response rates and displays how an effective trainee representative model can be used to improve training experiences.

 

 

 

Biography:

Dr Alshaimaa has completed her MSc from RWTH Aachen University in 2017, she is a member in WALED and ISLD, she is working now in private dental clinic in Bahrain, she has experience in dental field more than 13 yrs, worked in Egypt, Saudiarabia and Bahrain. She is certified DSD and Smilers clearaligner. She has published papers in reputed journals.

 

Abstract:

Laser become important tool in daily dental practice, with the advances and different wavelengths, it become a big value and more satisfying to patients, as you will offer painless, fast, less bleeding and marvellous results.

In this presentation I will show new advances in dental lasers techniques, many of my clinical cases before and after in routine daily dental treatments.

I will show results of laser assisted cosmatic dentistry, different wavelengths can be used in same treatment and different results with mention advantage and disadvantage, indications and contraindications.

Biography:

Maria Melohas completed her PhD and currently working  in Unit of Master's Degree in Advanced Orthodontics, Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, European University of Valencia. Valencia, Spain

Abstract:

Child Abuse (CA) is defined as any physical or psychological harm inflicted upon children. The most commonly affected anatomical region in these cases is the orofacial complex, thereby placing dentists in a dominant position for detecting CA. The statistical figures referred to CA are high, and many cases go unreported.

Objective:

To determine the level of knowledge, the aptitudes and capacity of dentists in reporting cases of CA; the barriers facing the reporting of cases; and the key clinical characteristics for the detection of CA.

Methodology:

A search was made of the PubMed (MEDLINE), ScienceDirect, LILACS and SciELO databases for articles published up until March 2019, involving analytical observational and descriptive studies relevant to the objectives of our study. All articles were independently reviewed by two authors.

Results:

Injuries caused by CA are largely located in the orofacial region – the most prevalent being caries, burns and fractures. The most frequently identified risk factor is behavioral alterations on the part of the parents or caregivers. The reviewed studies reflect a discrepancy between suspected and reported cases of CA.

Conclusion:

Although dentists are able to detect injuries, there is a great lack of knowledge about how to report cases of CA to the authorities. It is interesting to establish guidelines for the detection and reporting of suspicious cases. Improved training in forensic and legal dentistry is needed, together with the establishment of detection and reporting protocols. The clinical signs detected in the case of CA and neglect include untreated caries, poor oral hygiene, traumatisms, burns, lacerations and biting. The recognition of such signs and correct case history compilation are essential for the detection of CA.

 

Biography:

Prof. Dr. Åžükrü Tüzmen has completed his PhD at the age of 31 from Bosphorus University, Istanbul, and six-year postdoctoral studies at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA as a Fogarty Fellow, and as the first Turkish Cypriot scientist to work on globin gene regulation at the NIH.

His mission is to discover and validate links between gene states and disease phenotypes, and further use these links to identify druggable targets to be utilized as biomarkers in the early diagnosis stages of genetic diseases such as cancer.

He has published numerous papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute.

 

Abstract:

To A classical technique to determine the function of a gene is to experimentally inhibit its gene expression in order to examine the resulting phenotype or effect on molecular endpoints and signaling pathways.

RNA interference (RNAi) is one of the recent discoveries of a naturally occurring mechanism of gene regulation facilitated by the induction of double stranded RNA into a cell. Synthetic short interfering RNAs (siRNAs) can be designed to silence the expression of specific genes bearing a particular target sequence and may potentially be presented as a therapeutic strategy for inhibiting transcriptional regulation of genes, which in such instances constitute a more attractive strategy than small molecule drugs. Commercially available RNAi libraries have made high-throughput genome- scale screening a feasible methodology for studying complex mammalian cell systems. However, it is crucial that any observed phenotypic change be confirmed at either the mRNA and/or protein level to determine the validity of the targeted genes.

Here, we describe a high-throughput screening of RNAi based gene knock-down approach and qPCR validation of specific transcript levels. Oral cancers are most often discovered after they have spread to the lymph nodes of the neck. Early detection is key to surviving oral cancer.

In light of such advantageous applications, siRNA technology has become an ideal research tool for studying gene function in various research fields, and holds the promise that the utilization of siRNA- based therapeutic agents will accelerate drug discovery in clinical trials including oral cancers

Biography:

NIMA SABZCHAMANARA has completed his dental study from National Medical University Kiev Ukraine. He is the student of first year of Residency program, in the Department for Therapeutic dentistry. He has published only one abstract in a dental journal.

 

Abstract:

Previous research on periodontal structure and function has shown a significant relationship between periodontal tissue and teeth. This study assessed dentist's beliefs about the relative efficacy of the health of periodontal tissue. A total of 505 patients in general pracrice were asked to respond to a list of 25 obligatory nourishment for a child while going to have the first teeth, for its effectiveness in dealing with patient's periodontal health especially include chewing hard food. They were also asked to select the three most effective nutrition for periodontal tissue. The imdices of patient perceived importance of the periodontal health were derived and each compared with actual effectiveness as determined from a sample of 250 patients.

Although the majority of patient's rated 18 of 25 nutrition as being very effective, there was no significant association between patient perceived nourishment effectiveness and actual effectiveness. The implications for patient training are discussed.

 

This study supported by only me and my supervisor Alla grigorivna demitrova.

 

 

Biography:

Ahmed Barakat is an Head of oral and maxillofacial surgery department at the Faculty of Dentistry at Future University in Egypt

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of virtually designed polyether‐ether ketone (PEEK) sheets to delineate and maintains the three‐dimensional patient's maxillary alveolar ridge.

Materials and methods

Fourteen patients (34 implants) with severely atrophied anterior maxillary alveolar ridges underwent rehabilitation using custom‐made CAD/CAM PEEK sheets acting as a containment system for interpositional mix of particulate autogenous and xenogeneic bone graft, fixed by mono‐cortical screws. Radiographic Assessment included measurements of linear changes in the vertical and horizontal dimensions on cross‐sectional cuts of computed tomography (CBCT) using special software.

Results

Wound healing was uneventful for all the patients except one patient that showed wound break down 2 weeks postoperatively, which did not affect the outcome of the procedure. CBCT scans were interpreted to compare the quantity of both vertical and horizontal bone preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively. Statistical analyses demonstrated a significant difference between the results of both time intervals, with a mean vertical and horizontal bone gain was 3.47 mm(±1.46) and 3.42 (±1.1) with a P‐value of (.0001). The customized sheets were removed 6 months postoperative with the successful placement of dental implants.

Conclusion

The virtual planning of three‐dimensional maxillary alveolar ridge augmentation utilizing patient‐specific PEEK sheets deemed successful to restore the deficient ridge and to accommodate suitable size dental implants.

 

Biography:

Mr. Simanchal Panda has completed his Post Graduate degree (M. Pharmacy, Specialization- Pharmaceutics) from Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utkal University, and persuing Ph. D. from Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India. He is an MBA in pharmaceutical management. presently working as Associate Professor Pharmaceutics, at Pratap  University –School  of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. He has 45 research and review papers published in reputed national and international journalsHe has won the achievement award title, “Distinguished Researcher in Pharmacy“ Awarded by, “RULA Awards” Powered by, “World Research Council” &
“United Medical Council”. He achieved Young Scientist Award in 2019 by Doc Rosh at Hilton International at Mumbai. He has recieved Young Talent 2019 Award at Kualalumpur, Malaysia by Bioleague, APTI and SPER. He has been attached to a number of reputed institution with academic and research activities as in Utkal University, Andhra University, Lovely Professional University, Trinity w. University, UK. He is Doctorate of alternative medicine and P.I., International Forensic Sciences enrolling for A.I.C.

 

Abstract:

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease in which pathophysiological changes occurs in amyloid plaque and neurofibrillary tangles. The studies has been revealed that micro biota-gut brain axis. Gut brain has various pathways of connection. Gut and spinal cord are connected together by vagus nerve. Brain stem nuclei  may require direct connectivity with brain. Enteric nervous system may stimulated by gut bacteria. Blood circulation may connect brain and gut. Probiotics are the microorganisms those give beneficial action to host body. Probiotics have the efficiency to provide substances which are beneficial for inflammation and related disease. Stress, antibiotic consumption, poor eating habits may lead to health risks due to micro flora imbalance in gut. The gut micro beta producing chemicals such as monoamine and amino acid through lymphatic and vascular system may reach to brain. Its direct link with micro biota brain gut connectivity. Gut micro beta are responsive to neurotransmitters signaled by brain. Flora have the ability to synthesize and release neuron transmitters as serotonin, dopamine and histamine. “neuroinflammation” occurs due to neuron release substance. It is common in AD. In this context the idea developed is probiotics can reduce anti-inflammatory activity in AD by alteration in gut micro biota, which is known as dysbiosis.It can be due to gut infection, age . healthy diatery pattern along with balanced prebiotics and probiotics   decline in neurocognitive effects in AD .

 

Biography:

Dr. Ahed M. Kadamani is an Assistant Professor at the fixed-removable Prosthodontics Department. Al-Quds University. Jerusalem- Palestine.  Specialization and Master of Science Esthetic Reconstructive Dentistry.  Donau University .Germany.

 

Abstract:

One of the most challenging issues in the world of dental implants is restoring a missing anterior tooth. The loss of the hard and soft tissues due to periodontal disease or the physiological  bone resorption after tooth extraction complicates and dramatize the treatment plan and the end result.

Trying to achieve a proper emergence profile and gingival symmetry between the adjacent teeth is the major concern of the prosthodontist in such cases.

In this case presentation a 24 years old woman suffered from localized aggressive periodontitis on teeth no. 11 and 41 was referred to our clinic.

To manage the bone defect an autogenous bone block was grafted in area 21. After healing an implant was inserted.  3 months later the soft tissue modification and engineering was performed using a provisional abutment and a provisional crown which was modified many times to achieve a good emergence profile and acceptable gingival level. The definitive prosthesis was achieved by a zirconium dioxide abutment and a zirconium crown on tooth no. 11 in addition to E- max laminate veneers on teeth no. 23,22,21, 12,13. 

 

The case presentation will present the treatment of the case, describing each step in details: 

• Diagnosis.
• Treatment planning.
• Surgical phase
• Provisional phase
• Prosthetic phase
• Follow up

providing the attendees with general guidelines managing such a case.

 

Biography:

Ahmed Abosabaa has completed his Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University in 2009. He became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2012 after passing MFDS exam and completed Master’s degree in Prosthodontics from Mansoura University in 2018 which is based on implant assisted partial overdentures.

 

 

Abstract:

The main objective of this clinical comparison study was to compare between different designs of solitary attachments used to retain implant assisted mandibular distal extension RPD regarding alveolar bone height changes around abutment teeth.

Methods: Twelve patients with mandibular Kennedy Class I were selected for this study. The remaining natural teeth were extended from the first premolar on one side to first premolar on the other side. One implant was placed in each first molar region bilaterally. The removable partial dentures were retained anteriorly by RPA clasp design and posteriorly either by ball attachment (group I) or by OT-equator attachment (group II). Alveolar bone height changes around the primary tooth abutments were radiographically evaluated using cone beam volumetric CT.

Results: Regarding bone loss around the primary abutment teeth, ball attachment group (0.72±0.15) significantly (p value=0.008) showed less crestal bone resorption when compared to OT-equator attachment group (1.01±0.25).

Conclusion: Within the limitation of this study and regarding the preservation of abutment teeth, the use of ball attachment may be the suitable choice for anchoring distally extended removable partial denture to dental implants with improved longevity of the natural tooth abutments.