Practical Oral Surgery - Stage 1 is organized by Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and will be held on Jun 26, 2020 at ADAQ CPD & Training Centre, Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia. CPD Points: 6.5 Scientific hours  Course Overview: This course is designed to provide participants with additional knowledge and skills in minor oral surgery. Comprehensive patient examination, diagnosis and treatment planning will be addressed, and a range of practical exercises undertaken. Drainage of intra-oral collections, tooth sectioning and elevation, difficult wisdom tooth removal, flap design and suturing. It is designed to instill surgical confidence in a practical atmosphere. The course will also include discussion of complications and possible adverse outcomes. Participants will use specialised Maxillary and Mandibular Anatomical Models which reliably reflect normal anatomy and allow dissection, bone removal sectioning and flap repair and can be kept for future reference on completion of the course. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Extra-oral Radiography and Cone Beam Pre-licensing Course is organized by Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and will be held on Jul 11, 2020 at ADAQ CPD & Training Centre, Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia. Target Audience: These courses are open to; • Registered Dentists • Oral Health Therapists and Hygienists • Dental Assistants (must have a Certificate IV in Dental Radiography) CPD Points:  • 6.5 Scientific hours for the lecture plus both exams • 3 Scientific hours for lecture and extra-oral exam Description: Extra-oral Radiography Exam Objectives: • Production of X-rays, biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection • Theory of Panoramic and cephalometric radiography • Extra-oral technique and positioning errors • Radiation Safety Act (Qld) and the regulations relating to the use of irradiating apparatus in Qld • Extra-oral radiography examination (for those wanting an extra-oral license) Cone Beam Exam Objectives: • Production of X-rays, biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection • Radiation Safety Act (Qld) and the regulations relating to the use of irradiating apparatus in Qld • Theory of Cone beam imaging • Limitations of cone beam imaging • Cone beam imaging verses multi-slice CT • Applications of cone beam imaging • Viewing and assessing Cone Beam data sets • Cone beam examination (for those wanting a cone beam licence) Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.  

Relative Analgesia Course is organized by Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and will be held on Aug 22, 2020 at ADAQ CPD & Training Centre, Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia. CPD Points: 6 Scientific hours Target Audience: This practical hands-on workshop is designed for Dentists. Description: Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation Course The first half of the day will be lecture style with the afternoon being practical hands-on.  Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Recent Developments in Infection Control is organized by Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and will be held on Sep 04, 2020 at ADAQ Function Centre, Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia. CPD Points: 6 Scientific hours Description: This course will discuss recent developments in infection control and their practical implementation in the dental practice. ADAQ recommends members regularly attend CPD sessions for Infection Control to ensure they remain up-to-date and compliant with any new guidelines. The Lecture will also be followed by an hours clinical session with the ADAQ Education & Practice Advisory Services team. Topics: • The latest on developments in key national documents including the Australian Standards, NHMRC Guidelines, CDNA guidelines, Immunize Australia guidelines, and the ACSQHC National Health Safety Standards. • How to best use the 2015 ADA Guidelines and associated resources (the Self-Assessment Tool and the Infection Control Practical Guide).  • Structuring your practice infection control protocol to meet the Qld requirements for an • Infection Control Management Plan.  • Implementing Hand Hygiene for maximal effectiveness and efficiency.  • Implementing transmission-based precautions: the when and how.  • Water quality for dental practice: what is needed where. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

First Aid and CPR Upgrade Course is organized by Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and will be held on Sep 12, 2020 at ADAQ CPD & Training Centre, Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia. CPD Points: • First Aid & CPR - 6.5 Scientific hours • CPR Upgrade - 2.5 Scientific hours Description: Qualified First Aiders Are a Great Asset to Any Dental Practice. B.L.S First Aid Training are pleased to deliver Nationally Recognised Training on behalf of & in a third-party agreement with The First Aid Group RTO 32268. The First Aid course is 6-and-a-half-hours and includes pre-course online learning. This online learning will be emailed out to each attendee, once registrations close. Participants who complete the full First Aid course will attain the unit HLTAID003 Provide First Aid which is mandatory for: • HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting and is a prerequisite to the Certificate III study unit • HLTDEN001 Prepare for and Assist with Oral Health Care Procedures” • HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting Participants who only complete the CPR Upgrade component will attain the unit HLTAID001 Provide CPR.  Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Extra-oral Radiography and Cone Beam Pre-licensing Course is organized by Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and will be held on Sep 19, 2020 at ADAQ CPD & Training Centre, Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia. Target Audience: These courses are open to; • Registered Dentists • Oral Health Therapists and Hygienists • Dental Assistants (must have a Certificate IV in Dental Radiography) CPD Points:  • 6.5 Scientific hours for the lecture plus both exams • 3 Scientific hours for lecture and extra-oral exam Description: Extra-oral Radiography Exam Objectives: • Production of X-rays, biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection • Theory of Panoramic and cephalometric radiography • Extra-oral technique and positioning errors • Radiation Safety Act (Qld) and the regulations relating to the use of irradiating apparatus in Qld • Extra-oral radiography examination (for those wanting an extra-oral license) Cone Beam Exam Objectives: • Production of X-rays, biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection • Radiation Safety Act (Qld) and the regulations relating to the use of irradiating apparatus in Qld • Theory of Cone beam imaging • Limitations of cone beam imaging • Cone beam imaging verses multi-slice CT • Applications of cone beam imaging • Viewing and assessing Cone Beam data sets • Cone beam examination (for those wanting a cone beam licence) Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Restorative Management Strategies for the Ageing Patient is organized by Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and will be held on Oct 14, 2020 at ADAQ CPD & Training Centre, Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia. CPD Points: 6.5 Scientific hours Event Overview: It is acknowledged that our population is ageing and keeping their natural teeth longer, and along with this there is an increasing expectation by patients that they will retain their natural dentition into their senior years. Advances in restorative materials and techniques provide an increased range of conservative restorative options for managing the older debilitated dentition. This workshop will look at a range of traditional, and not so traditional approaches to restorative management of the ageing dentition. The workshop will also provide participants with hands-on exercises on minimally invasive conservative restorative techniques that provide cost effective and efficient options for managing the older patient. Topics: • Protecting exposed root surfaces - Reducing sensitivity and improving aesthetics • Root surface caries - Is it manageable? • The hopeless tooth - To restore or extract? • Techniques for the deep interproximal posterior restoration • Fibre reinforced restorations - for compromised and missing teeth • Patient friendly procedures - Managing the frail and feeble patient Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Extra-oral Radiography and Cone Beam Pre-licensing Course is organized by Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and will be held on Oct 24, 2020 at ADAQ CPD & Training Centre, Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia. Target Audience: These courses are open to; • Registered Dentists • Oral Health Therapists and Hygienists • Dental Assistants (must have a Certificate IV in Dental Radiography) CPD Points:  • 6.5 Scientific hours for the lecture plus both exams • 3 Scientific hours for lecture and extra-oral exam Description: Extra-oral Radiography Exam Objectives: • Production of X-rays, biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection • Theory of Panoramic and cephalometric radiography • Extra-oral technique and positioning errors • Radiation Safety Act (Qld) and the regulations relating to the use of irradiating apparatus in Qld • Extra-oral radiography examination (for those wanting an extra-oral license) Cone Beam Exam Objectives: • Production of X-rays, biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection • Radiation Safety Act (Qld) and the regulations relating to the use of irradiating apparatus in Qld • Theory of Cone beam imaging • Limitations of cone beam imaging • Cone beam imaging verses multi-slice CT • Applications of cone beam imaging • Viewing and assessing Cone Beam data sets • Cone beam examination (for those wanting a cone beam licence) Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Injection Moulding Techniques (IMT) in Everyday Dental Practice is organized by Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and will be held on Oct 28, 2020 at ADAQ CPD & Training Centre, Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia. CPD Points: 6.5 Scientific hours Event Overview: From simple restorations to complex restorations this hands-on workshop will enable participants to gain experience in the use of injection moulding techniques (IMT) for the restorations of both anterior and posterior teeth.  It will include strategies for the management of a range of restorations from small to large to achieve simplified and predictable outcomes from both aesthetic and functional aspects. Topics: • Simple anterior restorations and the advantages of injection moulding • Restoration of the endodontically treated tooth and the compromised tooth • Injection moulding for the reconstruction of anatomical form and function of multiple teeth in the badly broken down and worn dentition • Injection moulding versus ‘stamp’ technique, which to use and when • Understanding the benefits and limitations of contemporary restorative materials Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Relative Analgesia Course is organized by Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and will be held on Nov 06, 2020 at ADAQ CPD & Training Centre, Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia. CPD Points: 6 Scientific hours Target Audience: This practical hands-on workshop is designed for Dentists. Description: Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation Course The first half of the day will be lecture style with the afternoon being practical hands-on. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.