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
Thursday 18th April
08:15-09:00 Registration & coffee/trade show
09:00-09:15 Welcome opening ceremony
Session 1
09:15-10:00 The Prosthodontic - Psychological interface - The meeting of mouth and mind 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 Prosthodontic Periodontal interface – The Prosthetic plan for periodontal health 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
Prosthodontics in the multidisciplinary team
13:30-14:15 Hypodontia - Prosthodontic considerations for multidisciplinary cases by Dr Matthew Thomas (Cardiff Dental Hospital, 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
16:30-17:00 BSSPD AGM
Followed by Drink and Buffet Food reception with musical entertainment at Welsh College of Music and Drama
Friday 19th April
08:15-09:00 Registration and coffee/trade show
Session 3
The Art and Science of Removable Prosthodontics
09:00-10:00 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)
10:00-11:00 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)
11:00-11:30 Coffee, posters and trade
11:30-12:30 Impression technique - the foundation for successful prosthetics by Dr Michael Gregory (Lecturer and Practitioner Bristol, UK)
12:30-12:45 Session 3 plenary
12:45-13:45 Lunch and Trade
Session 4
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

Please note that on Friday 19th April we will also be having parallel sessions for the Schottlander oral awards and for the Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Dental technologists.