The 9th Annual Conference, Rendezvous Hotel, Auckland, 17 March 2012

The annual NZIMID conference has always had a focus on Minimal Intervention. The concept of MI is not a sub-specialty, but a “super-specialty” that encompasses all aspects of dentistry. From that perspective we are excited to have two speakers who have a broad brush approach to MI concepts. There is something here for everyone who believes in the concepts and philosophies of Minimal Intervention.

Dr. George Freedman DDS is Professor at the Universita di Firenze (Italy), past president of the AACD, and the Materials Editor for Dentistry Today. He is the author of Contemporary Esthetic Dentistry (Elsevier) and co-author of 11 other textbooks, multiple dental articles, webinars, CDs, videos, and audiotapes, and is a Team Member of REALITY. As a result, he gets to work with and assess new products, technologies and techniques before we ever get to see them. Some are very good, and as we all know, some are not.  Dr Freedman will be presenting successful new materials, techniques and technologies that have a focus on Minimal Intervention philosophies.

“WHAT’S NEW, WHAT’S HOT:

The latest techniques, technologies, and materials in Minimally Invasive Dentistry"

• To successfully eliminate post-operative sensitivity from ALL restorative procedures
• To differentiate between available adhesive systems, to select the most appropriate for each clinical application, and to be familiar with 7th generation bonding agets
• To utilize the latest restorative material technologies and matrix systems for two step posterior restorations and one step resin cements (including alumina and zirconia)
• To incorporate into the practice wet-environment impression materials, totally predictable triple trays, and super-strong strong provisionals
• To utilize diode soft tissue lasers in restorative and surgical situations
• To be familiar with innovative bur (carbide, diamond, and polymer) and handpiece (air and electric) technologies
• To apply the latest photo-activated and ozone disinfection techniques
• To  acquire the techniques for performance bite appliances and instant smile makeovers
• To treatment plan, minimally prepare, and insert Ultra-Conservative Porcelain Veneers
• And much, much more….

Dr Fay Goldstep DMD lectures internationally on CONSERVE-ative Dentistry (MI), Innovations in Hygiene, Dentist Health Issues, Magnification and Office Design. Dr Goldstep sits on the Editorial Board of Oral Health Magazine (Healing/Preventive Dentistry) and Dental Tribune US Edition.  She is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, International Academy of Dental-Facial Esthetics and the Academy of Dentistry International and has contributed to 3 text books and many international journals. This lecture focuses on the new technologies and therapies that make proactive intervention dentistry possible.

“PROACTIVE INTERVENTION DENTISTRY: The New Dental - Medical Connection

• How to incorporate the tools and materials needed for a proactive intervention approach in treating hard and soft tissue
• What is required  for scientific, accurate,  reproducible and clinically significant caries detection
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of each caries detection system
• How to incorporate the new soft tissue laser into the dental and hygiene practice
• Minimal invasive periodontal therapy that keeps patients in the GPs office
• How to treat caries using the medical not surgical model
• What are the ingredients and tools needed for remineralization
• How to do simple predictable direct dentistry using super restoratives that are as strong as hybrids and handle like flowables
• User-friendly sectional matrix systems make open contacts a thing of the past. See how to create perfect contacts and contours every time

Course fees    Dentists                                            $510.00
                           Hygienists & Auxiliary Staff         $305.00 (if not accompanied by a dentist)
                           Hygienists & Auxiliary Staff         $175.00 (if accompanied by a dentist)
                           For the first and $65.00 each on thereafter from the same practice

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