Digital Implant Dentistry

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Presenters

Dr Peter Norton - ADA Interact Host

Peter graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2004. He works in private practice in rural and metropolitan New South Wales, with particular interest in preventive and restorative dentistry. Peter is a regular host, interviewer and moderator for digital CPD events, and is a Clinical Media Advisor and Committee Consultant to the Australian Dental Association.

Dr Graham Carmichael - Specialist Prosthodontist

Dr Graham Carmichael is a Specialist Prosthodontist and a Director of The Brånemark Center in West Perth. He graduated from the University of Western Australia School of Dentistry with Honours in 2003 and from the University of Sydney with a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics. He is a Fellow by examination with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, and is also a Member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in Prosthodontics. Graham has also graduated with a Bachelor in Science at the University of Western Australia with a double major in Anatomy and Human Biology and Biochemistry. In 2020, he was awarded a Fellowship of the International College of Dentists in recognition of his outstanding professional achievement, service and contribution to dentistry in Australia.

Graham maintains his Specialist Prosthdontic private practice in both the surgical and prosthetic aspects of implant therapy, with a special interest in All-on-4™ reconstructions, immediate placement and loading, and evolution of the digital workflow. He also specializes in the reconstruction of worn and deteriorated teeth, and cosmetic rehabilitations, and he has lectured nationally and internationally in these fields. He also lectures to the UWA Undergraduate dental students and the UWA Postgraduate Prosthodontic specialty training program.

Synopsis

Dental implants have been used for many decades and continued technological advances has changed the way surgical planning, implant placement and implant restoration is undertaken. The improvements in patient outcome that digital workflows enable are numerous, but the clinician is ultimately responsible for utilising or implementing appropriate technology wisely. This webinar will identify and explore current technologies in implant therapy across surgical and prosthetic aspects and help guide dentists in effective use of digital implant technologies.

Learning outcomes:

  • Identify contemporary digital implant technologies and how they can be utilised in clinical practice
  • Outline the advantages and disadvantages of a range of digital implant techniques
  • Understand when digital protocols are advantageous in surgical and prosthetic implant therapy

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