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SHOW PREVIEW mistaken for an easy procedure. Through this workshop, I wanted to share some of my experiences to shed some light on this complex and regionally relevant topic for others. How did you come to gain the expertise and competence needed to treat complex fully edentulous patients? During my university days, dental implantology was not nearly as common in Singapore as it is today. Then, most edentulous patients here relied on dentures, which have their drawbacks and are thus slowly being phased out in recent years. The epicentre for dental implantology advancements was in North America and Europe, so I seized an opportunity to pursue my postgraduate studies at the University of Washington. My studies abroad introduced and accustomed me to many other methods that were at that time relatively novel, or not yet implemented here in Singapore. I believe a great deal of the expertise I have today can be attributed to my further education abroad, and I am immensely grateful for that experience. Above dental expertise and clinical skillset, one also needs communication, compassion and empathy to treat patients, something often overlooked but no less important. This is achieved through interacting with patients and understanding their needs. Dr Gabriel Lee will be at the Dental Hygienist & Therapist forum presenting his lecture on ‘Oral Care for the Dependent Older Adult: How Can I Help?’ Your teaching and research areas focus on geriatric oral health and oral health services in nursing homes. Why did you choose to focus onto these areas? The choice to dive into geriatric oral health stems from a combination of understanding societal needs and a personal desire to help address healthcare disparities. My interest is rooted in the belief that oral health is integral to overall well-being, particularly in older adults. The demographic shift towards an ageing population, particularly in Singapore, underscores the growing importance of catering to the unique oral health needs of older adults. With one in four individuals projected to be aged 65 and above by the end of the decade, there is a pressing need for specialised attention to the oral health challenges that come with ageing. A personal focus on oral health services in nursing homes also aligns with the broader context of healthcare accessibility. Nursing home residents often face distinct oral health issues, and there is a recognised gap in delivering comprehensive dental care within the long-term care setting. Through research and contributing to clinical services this area, I aim to contribute to filling this gap and improving the overall quality of oral health services for a vulnerable segment of the population. What is the role of international collaboration and knowledge exchange in delivering better health outcomes for older adult populations globally? The exploration of oral health needs, access challenges, and the role of dental professionals in enhancing oral health for Singapore's older adult population prompts a broader consideration of the global scenario. In addressing the shared challenges faced by numerous societies, regional and international collaboration and knowledge exchange play pivotal roles in fostering improved health outcomes for older adult populations globally. Partnerships that extend beyond borders facilitates the exchange of best practices and innovative approaches within geriatric oral health care. By learning from the experiences and successes of different countries, dental professionals can gain valuable insights into effective strategies and care models for addressing common challenges such as access to care, preventive measures, and tailored treatment approaches. Knowledge exchange also promotes the development of interdisciplinary approaches to geriatric oral health. Establishing collaborations between dental professionals, healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers from various countries can potentially lead to a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of oral health in older adults. What is the significance of the new Dr Andrew Fish will be presenting in the scientific conference on ‘Bone Regeneration, A Scientific and Clinical Review of New Synthetic Material and Surgical Protocols’ synthetic materials and surgical protocols for bone regeneration reviewed in your session? Modern synthetics are revolutionising the dental bone grafting world. With these products eliminating the need for a separate collagen membrane, they make my surgery quicker, easier and more predictable. The fact you can load your implant at three months with enough vital bone to have great stability is a game-changer. From experience, we also see it completely replaced by host bone at around 12 months, so there are no foreign body particles left in the body, which you often see from xenografts and other synthetics. These materials have transformed the way I do surgery, giving me greater predictability and ultimately better care for my patients. As new materials and protocols continue to develop, what trends are you keeping an eye on to achieve optimal long-term outcomes for bone regeneration? I have always strived to look for what is best for my patients. I really believe that minimally invasive surgery helps patients heal. The way I see dentistry moving is more towards giving the body what it needs to heal, to get it as close to the patient’s original state as possible, instead of relying on foreign materials that can linger in the site long-term. DA 58 DENTAL ASIA MARCH / APRIL 2024
SHOW PREVIEW Deep insights from Mallorca: exocad's wide-ranging view of digital dentistry From 9-10 May, exocad will be hosting its global event — Insights 2024. The event will bring together some of the world's leading figures from the field of digital dentistry, over 50 strategic partner companies of exocad, and around 850 attendees from all over the world to the Palau de Congressos in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Novica Savic, chief commercial officer and managing director at exocad, shares more on what exocad has in store for visitors at Insights 2024. ‘Network. Innovate. Lead.’ is the motto for exocad Insights 2024 — what does the event motto stand for? One of the reasons we launched Insights in 2018 was to offer our global exocad community and strategic partners a common meeting place for personal exchanges. "Network" has been an important goal of the event from the very beginning. For us, "innovate" and "lead" belong together. Whether you are a company, laboratory, or practice — if you want to set new standards in the field of digital dentistry and be at the forefront, you need to be innovative and leading the latest digital technologies and trends. Who are the speakers on the main podium that participants can look forward to hearing from? We are delighted to have some of the world's leading experts in digital dentistry from Europe, North and South America as speakers for Insights 2024, including Dr Miguel Stanley from Portugal, dental technician Vincent Fehmer from Switzerland, Dr Eimear O'Connell from Scotland, dental technician Kristina Vaitelytė from the UK, dental technician Edris Rasta from the Netherlands, assistant professor Dr Guilherme Saavedra from Brazil, Dr Elaine Halley from Scotland and Dr August de Oliveira from the US. They all "innovate” and “lead” because they implement future-oriented treatment methods, supported by the latest digital technologies, in their practices and labs. Which aspects of the digital workflow will be the main focus? Over the two days of Insights 2024, the entire digital workflow of restorative dentistry will be highlighted, from smile design and implant planning to the production of restorations. We will introduce new digital approaches, such as innovative prosthetic materials and a new digital, multidisciplinary planning approach. The topics of digital occlusion, digital diagnosis, and treatment planning as well as 3D printing will also be exciting. Novica Savic, chief commercial officer and managing director at exocad What is in store for the future of digital dentistry? Our outlook on the digital interface between aligner therapy and restorative dentistry will be particularly compelling. This innovation will revolutionise restorative dentistry in many cases because multidisciplinary treatment concepts can be planned and implemented on a digital platform using aligner therapy as a pre-treatment for prosthetic measures. New developments in the field of AI will also be presented. DENTAL ASIA MARCH / APRIL 2024 59
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