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BAIRD COMMUNICATION
The Professional Diploma in Cosmetic Dentistry
By: BAIRD in Collaboration with ESCD & The Iraqi Dental Association
The British Academy of Implant Dentistry was proud to gather a group of the best cosmetic speakers in the field to
present lectures and workshops during the January module of the Professional Diploma in Cosmetic Dentistry in Erbil-Iraq.
The Vice President of BAIRD, Prof. Wolfgang Richter from London/United Kingdom in addition to two International
speakers; Dr. Julian Caplan from The United Kingdom and Prof. Alexandre Khairallah from Lebanon presented
lectures and seminars over 3 days (Friday 11 th January till Sunday 13 th January) including hands on workshops on Onlay-
Inlay techniques, Laser dentistry and Radiographic analysis.
The lectures were also very attractive as they contained clinical updated tips on various clinical topics including:
Consultation and
Treatment Planning,
Direct & Indirect
Adhesive Restorations
-from Preparation to
Cementation, Inlay
and Onlays, CAD CAM
dentistry, Basic Principles
of Laser Dentistry and
Radiology updates.
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The February module was a completely different and a unique module, as the Professional Diploma in Cosmetic Dentistry Course
delegates had the opportunity to listen to one of the top speakers in the fields of implant dentistry; Dr. Hassan Maghaireh; lecturer
at University of Manchester and The head of the Scientific Committee of BAIRD. He presented various lectures on treatment planning
of implant dentistry covering short implants, guided bone regeneration, prosthetic soft tissue sculpture and provisionalisation. In
his second talk, he focused on the various options considered in restoring dental implants, discussing the pros and the cons of the
different abutments in implant dentistry and the difference between screw and cement retained implant prosthesis. Dr. Marwan
Qasem, from Palestine in his return presented a very interesting talk on when teeth should be saved and when they should be
replaced with dental implants, which has broaden the horizons of the decision making process for our course delegates.
In the 2 nd part of the February module, Dr. Rami Chayah, an Inman Aligner certified instructor and one of the most popular
Middle East Speakers for Straight–talks Seminars, shared his fantastic experience in non conventional orthodontics with the
course delegates through a full day of certified lectures which were followed by hands on workshops on cases selection and
planning for Inman Aligner.
Occlusion was also discussed in detail during this module with special focus on the effect of good occlusion on long term
prosthetic stability. Dr. Nakas and Dr. Dimitrious from Greece presented very interesting lectures on this topic which were
followed by hands-on workshop on crown and bridge preparation using specially designed models prepared by the course
organisers for our course delegates.
Finally, BAIRD & The IDA would like
to thank our sponsors and supporters
from the dental industry; Tamer Levant
(Platinum Sponsor), Rayan Company
(Gold Sponsor), Quick Lase from London
who has kindly sponsored the Laser
workshop and Nucleoss Dental Implants
from Turkey who with the help of the
maxillofacial surgeon; Dr. Muhanad Al
Janabi, had run an implant placement
workshop for all the course delegates.
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