Conference programme
‘Prosthodontics at The Interface - Art and Science’
Thursday 18th to Friday 19th April 2024, Welsh College of Music and Drama Cardiff.
Please note that this programme may be subject to minor changes. (Scroll down to the end of this page for the IMPT parallel sessions on Friday 19th April)
Thursday 18th April
08:15-09:00 Registration & coffee/trade show
09:00-09:15 Welcome and opening address
Session 1: Chair Dr Matthew Locke
09:15-10:00 The interface between Psychology and Prosthodontics by Professor Tim Newton (Kings College London, UK)
10:00-11:00 The Prosthodontic Digital Interface – How modern technology produces precision prosthetics Part 1 Fixed prosthodontics by Dr George Michelinakis (Specialist Practitioner Crete, Greece)
11:00-11:30 Coffee, posters and trade
11:30-12:15 The Periodontic Prosthodontics Interface: The challenges and impact of periodontitis by Professor Wendy Turner (Queens University Belfast, NI UK)
12:15-12:30 Session 1 Plenary
12:30-13:30 Lunch, trade and Schottlander poster viewing
Session 2 Chair Dr Sarra Jawad
Prosthodontics in the multidisciplinary team
13:30-14:15 Hypodontia - Prosthodontic considerations for multidisciplinary cases by Dr Matthew Thomas (Cardiff and Vale University health board, UK)
14:15-15:00 The prosthodontic approach to dental trauma - replacing and repairing damaged dental tissues by Dr James Darcey (University of Manchester, UK)
15:00-15:30 Coffee, posters and trade
15:30-16:15 The prosthodontic oncology interface - Prosthetic rehabilitation following resective head and neck cancer surgery by Dr Nathalie Vosselman (University of Groningen Medical Centre, Netherlands)
16:15-16:30 Session 2 Plenary
16:30-16:40 BSSPD Research Award Announcement - Prof Gerry McKenna
16:45-17:30 BSSPD AGM and launch of BSSPD@70 Commemorative book - main theatre
17:45 Drink and Canape Food reception with musical entertainment at Welsh College of Music and Drama atrium
Friday 19th April (scroll down for IMPT parallel sessions)
08:15-09:00 Registration and coffee/trade show
Session 3: Chair Dr Elizabeth King
The Art and Science of Removable Prosthodontics
09:00-09:50 Evolution of RPDs as a versatile prosthodontic option: hygienic Scandinavian Design, strategic use of Single Implant Abutments, Future Proofing approach by Dr Charlotte Stilwell (Specialist Practitioner London, UK)
09:50-10:45 The engineering advantages of the Scandinavian Hygienic RPD approach over classic British/American teachings in challenging prosthodontic cases by Dr Finlay Sutton (Specialist Practitioner Garstang, UK). This talk is sponsored by Schottlander.
10:45-11:15 Coffee, posters and trade
11:15-12:00 Impression technique - the foundation for successful prosthetics by Dr Michael Gregory (Lecturer and Practitioner Bristol, UK)
12:00-12:15 Session 3 plenary
12:15-12:45 Award announcements and Schottlander winning prize award and project presentation
12:45-13:45 Lunch and Trade
Session 4 Chair Dr Liam Addy
13:45-14:30 Digital Prosthodontics Part 2: The role of digital technology in removable prosthodontics by Dr George Michelinakis (Specialist Practitioner Crete, Greece)
14:30-15:15 The Prosthodontic - Implant interface - How prosthetic principles drive implant success by Professor Shakeel Shahdad (The Royal London Dental Hospital, UK)
15:15-15:45 Coffee, trade and posters
15.45-16.30: The Endodontic Prosthodontics Interface. From the canal to the crown. Clinical options for daily practice by Dr Massimo Giovarruscio (Specialist Practitioner, Bristol and Rome UK/Italy)
16:30-16:45 Session 4 plenary
16:45-17:00 Handover to new president Dr Shiyana Eliyas
17:00 Close
See below for the IMPT/dental technologists parallel sessions on Friday 19th April:
Click here for IMPT speaker bios and session aims and objectives>>
Session 1
08:45-09:00 Welcome – Mr Peter Evans - session Chair
09:00-09:45 The Design and use of 3D printed surgical guides for oncology zygomatic implants by Dr Nathalie Vosselman, University of Groningen Medical Centre Netherlands
09:45-10:05 Nasal Rehabilitation with Zygomatic Implants; supporting the patient by Mr Lawrence Dovgalski, Morriston Hospital, Swansea
10:05-10:15 Oro-facial cases - Joint working by Mr Garry Jones, Morriston Hospital, Swansea
10:15-10:45 Q and A
10:45-11:15 Coffee, Posters and Trade
11:15-11:45 Our journey into jaw-in-a-day by Prof Chris Butterworth and Taran Malhotra, University Hospital Aintree
11:45-12:05 Obturation…the last resort by Mr Barry Edwards, Queen Victoria Hospital, UK
12:05-12:30 TBA
12:30-12:45 Q and A
12:45-13:45 Lunch and Trade
Session 2 Mr Steven Hollisey-McLean – Session Chair
13:45-14:30 An Introduction to Maxillofacial Prosthetics& Reconstructive Science by Mr Stefan Edmondson, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham
14:30-15:15 Opportunities and Challenges in Digital Prosthetics and Implant Design by Prof Dominic Eggbeer, Surgical & Prosthetic Design , PDR , Cardiff
15:15-15:45 Break/Trade
15:45-16:30 Smile design: How an art is being transformed by science and technology by Dr Raelene Sambrook, Eastman Dental Institute, London
16:30-17:00 Q and A
17:00 Close