Excited to see my latest article in the October 2021 edition of the NSW Dentist magazine of the Australian Dental Association. The problem of loose or fractured implant components is a problem that every implant clinician encounters at least once during their career.
Dr Steven Stratis' new teaching appointment
Congratulations to Dr Stratis on receiving an offer of appointment with Charles Sturt University. His role would primarily involved with the Prosthodontic Department at the Dental Faculty. Dr. Stratis has been involved with teaching under and postgraduate students for over 15 years in the various capacities as clinical demonstrator to Adjunct Senior Lecturer positions.
Courses, courses and courses...
Dr Robert Santosa spent 3 days last week teaching at various courses for general dentists in Sydney. On Thursday it was time for Module 3 in Straumann Dental Implant System restorative course. The course is attended by dentists all over Australia and was held at Sydney Hilton. We spent the day on Short Span Fixed Dental Implant Prosthesis.
On Friday and Saturday, it was time for another Australian Dental Association NSW CPD course. We had two busy days discussing the restorative aspects of implant treatment including a hands-on component using multiple dental implant systems.
Robert Santosa Inducted As A New Fellow Of Academy of Dentistry International
Robert Santosa traveled to Adelaide to be inducted into the prestigious Academy of Dentistry International (ADI) this week. This accomplishment is awarded to nominees who are truly outstanding and epitomize excellence in the dental community. According to the ADI's website, a Fellowship in the Academy of Dentistry International is a distinctive honour that is bestowed only if the accomplishments of the nominee are truly outstanding. In order to maintain the stature of the Fellowship, the Academy's Committee on Credentials and Fellowship studies and evaluates each nominee.
Membership is by invitation to those dentists who have distinguished themselves in the dental profession. ADI includes in its membership many outstanding individuals in the dental profession who have a desire to give back a portion of what they have reaped.
The ADI's mission statement is: "The Academy of Dentistry International is the international honour society for dentists dedicated to sharing knowledge in order to serve the dental health needs and to improve the quality of life of people throughout the world. Through the development of fellowship and understanding, the Academy endeavours to create opportunities for service in order to assist in the establishment of a world at peace."
Robert is honoured to have been chosen to be inducted as a Fellow for this incredible organization. He looks forward to actively participating, learning and growing from its resources and from his new peers in the Academy.
More information on the Academy here.
ITI Annual General Meeting in Berlin, Germany
Robert Santosa attended the ITI Annual General Meetings in Berlin Germany. The meeting was attended by the Section Leadership Team from the 30 ITI Section around the world.
During the meeting, The ITI announced that Charlotte Stilwell from London, UK has been voted the new President-elect. Charlotte is a specialist prosthodontist with a referral practice in London
It was an honour and privilege for Robert to represent Australia and New Zealand as the Section Chair of ITI Australasian Section.
London Waterloo and London Chelsea ITI Study Club presentation
On 16th April, Robert Santosa lectured at the Sloane Club, a lovely part of London Town. Thank London Waterloo and London Chelsea ITI Study Club for the warm welcome and hospitality!
Robert presented the topic "Fixed vs Removable Full Arch Implant Restorations" and "Delivery of Screw vs Cement retained restorations".
Fixed vs Removable Full Arch Implant Restorations
Removable and fixed implant-retained prostheses can greatly enhance patients’ quality of life, improving their speech, appearance, and ability to eat and otherwise function normally. Yet patients may resist this type of treatment due to barriers, including cost, fear, and lengthy treatment times. It is, therefore, important that clinicians engage in discovering and understanding their patients’ concerns and expectations in addition to making a thorough and complete diagnosis of their dental conditions. It is imperative that clinicians become familiar with factors that determine the indication and/or contraindication of both treatment methods.
The following topics will be discussed with case examples:
Treatment planning of fixed vs removable full arch prostheses
Treatment options of fixed vs removable full arch prostheses
Prosthetic design
Complications
“Everything on 4” – is it easily achievable and appropriate?
Delivery of Screw vs Cement retained restorations.
An important clinical decision remains the choice of the connection type – cement or screw retained. This connection can have an impact on the prognosis of the overall reconstruction. Ultimately, the choice of retention in implant prostheses still mainly depends on the individual’s preference and experience. Understanding the factors influencing the different types of retention mechanisms and their methods of delivery will allow clinicians to consider the potential prosthodontic maintenance/ complication issues.
The following topics will be discussed with case examples:
Step by step protocols for screw vs cement-retained prostheses.
Complications of excess cement
Techniques on how to minimise excess cements.
Restorative options for screw-retained restorations.
As usual, Robert has the jetlag and walk around beautiful London. He posted some photos here.
2019 ITI Australasian Section Congress
On 8th- 9th March 2019 Robert Santosa was in the Gold Coast as part of the 2019 ITI Australasian Section Congress. He was the Scientific Chairman of the Organising Committee.
Over 230 dentists participants attended the highly successful meeting. This was the first Congress for Robert as the Chairman of the ITI Australasian Section. The theme of the meeting was Ageing and Aesthetics in Implant Dentistry”. The keynote speakers, Prof. Frauke Müller of the University of Geneva and Dr. Will Martin of the University of Florida, were supported by excellent local speakers. For more information about the Congress, please click here, and on Social Media here. Robert managed to have his usual morning jog during the meeting here.
ADA NSW CPD and ITI Foundation Implant Dentistry Program
For the past 2 years, Dr Robert Santosa has been coordinating the ADA NSW CPD and ITI Foundation Implant Dentistry program. This is a part of our practice's philosophy of giving back to our profession by providing quality dental education for our dental colleagues.
This foundation level program is intended for dental practitioners wishing to develop their theoretical knowledge and practical clinical experience in the treatment planning, surgical placement, restoration and maintenance of dental implants.
Knowledge is developed using distance learning modules and study days with hands-on components. This course is a clinical, multi-system, dental implant course which will enable the participants to make informed evidence-based decisions in their day to day dental implant practice and will train participants to understand the surgical and restore phases of dental implants therapy.
The modules consist of blended online learning platform based on an internationally recognised curriculum, live lectures to consolidate the online materials and a hands-on practical component. The importance of the restorative dentist and a restoratively driven treatment plan in dental implant therapy is emphasised.
Module Dates - PLEASE NOTE EACH MODULE IS OVER 2 DAYS.
Module 1: Introduction and Implant Treatment Planning
Friday 15 - Saturday, 16 February
Module 2: Surgical Aspect of Implant Therapy
Friday 24 - Saturday, 25 May
Module 3: Prosthodontic Aspects of Implant Dentistry
Friday 16 - Saturday, 17 August
Module 4: Maintenance and Complication
Friday 25 - Saturday, 26 October
ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development is the leading provider of professional development activities for dentists and their teams in Australia. The CPD Clinical Training Centre provides a world-class venue for lectures and hands-on workshops. Our expert personnel and commitment to quality contribute to CPD's reputation as the leading dental education provider in Australia.
For more information, click on the following link.
The 11th Congress of the Asian Academy of Osseointegration
On 10th - 11th November 2018, Robert Santosa was in Seoul, South Korea presenting at The 11th Congress of the Asian Academy of Osseointegration (AAO). The meeting was held over 2 days at the prestigious Yugwangsa Hall, College of Medicine Korea University. The theme for the meeting was " The Challenge and Sustainability for the Future of Implant Dentistry"
Robert presented the topic " Prosthodontic protocols for long-term prosthetic success"
The long-term performance of implant-supported prostheses is influenced by various factors such as prosthetically driven treatment planning, to ensure the correct 3D implant positioning and prosthetic design;
the timing of implant placement; soft tissue management; and prosthetic design to manage the possible development of complications. The presentation will propose some advice, clinical recommendations, and alternative treatment options to reduce the risk of complications in daily clinical practice.
As usual, Robert had the jetlag and walked around the beautiful city of Seoul early in the autumn morning here. For more information about AAO, please click here.
Meeting in Switzerland
Dr Robert Santosa went to Switzerland last week for several days. Unfortunately, it was neither for fun nor a holiday. He attended an International Team for Implantology Digital Task Force meeting and ITI Online Academy Editorial Board meeting in Zurich.
As specialist dental clinicians, the dentists in Macquarie Central Prosthodontics are not just passionate for providing the best dental care for our patients. We also passionate in dental education, inspiring our dental colleagues to be the best they can be professionally and personally.
Robert managed to find a couple of days after the meeting hiking the Eiger Trail and trying to burn off calories from eating chocolates. He posted some photos of his hike on Instagram.