FDI World Dental Federation

06 Jul 2021, 05:00 AM EST (New York)

All health professionals have a prominent role to play in tobacco control. They have the trust of the population, the media and opinion leaders, and their voices are heard across a vast range of social, economic and political arenas It is now accepted that helping tobacco users to quit is part of the role of health professionals, including dentists and other oral health professionals. This presentation will summarize what is currently known about the concepts and theories associated with Tobacco Cessation and illustrate practical implementation of Tobacco Cessation measures in dentals settings.

22 Jun 2021, 06:00 AM EST (New York)

The traditional method of taking dental impressions is a delicate process, requiring a lot of skill. This makes it more likely that errors will occur. If detected, the patient will have to undergo the unpleasant procedure again. The digital method is fast and precise. When the scan is complete, and with the ability to magnify the image, it is much easier to spot errors. This webinar will also show some hints, tips and tricks how to get around most of the limitations of the scanners, using additional materials, methods and digital equipment.

A whole mouth health model cannot be based on a ‘one size fits all’ solution. Adapting to individual needs and tailoring to specific contexts is necessary for such a model to work

Reconstructive/regenerative procedures in periodontology aim at rebuilding the periodontal supporting tissues which have been lost following periodontal disease or trauma. Substantial evidence indicates that in carefully selected patients and defects, combined with a strict pre -and postoperative infection control, reconstructive/regenerative periodontal surgery may lead to substantial clinical benefits evidenced by probing depth reduction, clinical attachment level gain, defect fill, thus improving long-term tooth prognosis and survival. Emerging evidence also suggests that the use of certain types of lasers and/or antibacterial photodynamic therapy (a-PDT) may result in reduction of inflammation and improved clinical stability, thus representing potential modalities for maintaining periodontal and peri-implant tissue stability.

Around the world, people practice sports at the amateur and elite levels. Whether athletes practice their sport as a hobby or professionally, their oral health is an important element of their general health and impacts their athletic performance. In this webinar, our experts will introduce the context and research related to the impact of sports on oral health and the impact of oral health on athletics performance. In addition, participants will be presented with the practical elements that dental professionals should consider for the prevention and treatment of athletes’ oral health.

Everyone has a role in tackling antibiotic resistance – what’s yours? Whether you are just starting out in dental antibiotic stewardship or are more experienced, this webinar is aims to offer something for everyone, from general dentists to specialist oral surgeons and from practice receptionists to those working in healthcare policy.

The Step-by-Step approach of periodontal therapy to achieve periodontal health in your patients This webinar is the second in a 3-part series. The expert panel of the FDI Global Periodontal Health Project (GPHP) will update you on the latest guidelines/recommendations in periodontology and take you through the essential steps for you and your patients to achieve and maintain optimal periodontal health.

THE DENTAL CLINIC AS THE CENTER OF OUR PATIENTS’ GENERAL HEALTH LA CLÍNICA DENTAL EN EL CENTRO DE LA SALUD GENERAL DE NUESTROS PACIENTES La periodontitis es un factor de riesgo para la patología cardiovascular aterosclerótica (expresada clínicamente como isquemia coronaria, ictus o patología vascular periférica), para la diabetes mellitus y para determinados cuadros de neumonía. En las clínicas dentales debemos tener protocolos para detectar de forma precoz el riesgo cardiovascular (incluida la hipertensión arterial), así como de prediabetes o diabetes, y establecer las medidas necesarias para tratar la periodontitis en sus formas iniciales.

Rates of natural tooth retention are increasing globally: rather than losing all their teeth as they age, patients are increasingly greeting old age with at least a few of their natural teeth still intact.

Many providers are involved in the care of people who are born with clefts. Everyone has a role to play in reducing oral disease in people who are born with clefts. This webinar will present the FDI World Dental Federation and Smile Train resource which has been developed to assist clinicians in their decision making during the oral health care continuum.