LAHORE: The Day 1 of pre-conference workshops remained well-attended. The workshops included diversified areas of dentistry including those of maxillofacial surgery, restorative and esthetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, dental hypnosis and sedation, oral and maxillofacial pathology, composite and porcelain laminate veneers, advanced endodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, forensic odontology, molecular biology, and dental and medical education.
- Dr Mostafa Nabil from Egypt at the Islamic International Dental College, Islamabad, conducted a workshop on “Paediatric Endodontics-Guidelines and recent updates". In his address, Dr Mostafa elaborated on various pediatric pulpal conditions including the latest filling materials and techniques, management of endodontic problems of immature permanent teeth, and application of the latest principles in pediatric endodontic management. Hands-On training, as well as a Q&A session, followed the discussion.
- Dr Eduardo Meurer from Brazil and Prof Dr Riaz Ahmad Warriach conducted a workshop on “Digital Evolution of Orthognathic Surgery", at the Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore. In his lecture, Dr Eduardo discussed virtual treatment planning, virtual surgical planning, analog to digital evolution, 3D assessment of soft tissues, use of cutting guides, and wafers made by 3D printing. Prof Warriach shared his views on orthognathic surgery. The workshop was followed by a hands-on training session and a small group discussion.
- Prof. Sadullah Üçtaşlı from Turkey conducted a workshop on “Step-By-Step Ceramic Laminate Veneer Restorations” at the Faryal Dental College, Lahore, Dr Sadullah elaborated on ceramic laminate veneers, diagnosis and treatment planning, color reproduction principles, shade selection and latest ceramic materials, and cementation techniques and protocols. It was followed by hands-on training and Q&A session.
- Dr Ghassan Habash from Palestine conducted a workshop on the “Diagnosis and Management of Oral Soft Tissue Defects (Harvesting connective tissue graft)” at the Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan. Dr Ghassan explained the etiology and classification of soft tissue defects, diagnosis, treatment techniques, harvesting connective tissue grafts, coronally advanced flaps, as well as different techniques used for the management of soft tissue defects around the teeth and implants. It was followed by hands-on training and Q&A session.
