Friday 16th - Saturday 17th May 2025, Peppers Resort, Noosa, Sunshine Coast
The 7th Australasian Henry Schein Dental Symposium is an invaluable opportunity for dental professionals to stay abreast of advancements in both clinical techniques and practice management.
With the integration of traditional and digital dentistry, alongside innovations in CBCT imaging and 3D printing, endodontic and management software attendees can enhance patient care while optimising practice efficiency and profitability.
It's indeed a multidisciplinary "All Play" event that promises to foster innovation and digitisation across various facets of modern dentistry.
REGISTRATIONS
Early Bird $1,250 - Valid until 31 October 2024
Full registration $1,550
Auxiliary Registration $450
REGISTER NOWOur Speakers
Dr Joe Alphonse - GP
Intra Oral Scanning and Clear Aligners
Dr. Joe Alphonse is a General Dentist practicing in Sydney, Australia. He graduated with a Bachelor of Dentistry from the University of Sydney and has completed comprehensive further education in Orthodontics and Clear Aligners. Dr. Joe is also a past clinical tutor for the University of Sydney at both Westmead Dental Hospital and Sydney Dental Hospital.
At his practice, while still performing general dentistry, Dr. Joe primarily focusses on Cosmetic Dentistry and Orthodontic Treatment using both Fixed Orthodontics and Clear Aligners.
Carolyn S Dean
Dental Marketing Strategist
Author of Fully Booked: Dental Marketing Secrets for a Full Appointment Book and recipient of the 2018 Dental Industry Professional Of The Year (ADIA) award, Carolyn’s contributions are widely respected. Passionate about the future of the industry, Carolyn also champions the use of artificial intelligence to revolutionise dental care, streamline operations, and enhance marketing efforts. Her dedication to growth and patient satisfaction makes her a trusted advisor for dental practices looking to elevate their marketing strategies.
Dr Raahib Dudhia (DMFR)
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist
Dr Raahib Dudhia is a registered specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist in Brisbane, Australia.
He completed his training in Dentistry in 2002 and Dento-maxillofacial Radiology in 2008 at The University of Queensland. Raahib has extensive experience in private radiology practices in Queensland and NSW, reporting conventional dental radiographs as well as CBCT, CT and MRI scans.
He is currently the discipline lead for the DMFR training program at UQ which is the only training program in Australia.
Raahib also operates a specialist dental imaging practice in Brisbane called Dental Diagnostics and consults for a number of other radiology clinics in Queensland.
Raahib has had access to CBCT since 2006, and has seen the maturation of CBCT technology into a highly valuable diagnostic tool in dentistry and medicine. His practice has a special focus on low dose imaging and imaging for endodontics and trauma. A bit of a tech lover, he likes to keep up to date with new machines and CBCT viewers as they become available.
Dr Nick Fahey MFDS RCS Eng 2005, FRACDS 2004, BDS Otago 1994, MClinDent Lond 2002, MRD RCS Edin 2004
Dr. Nick Fahey is a native of New Zealand and studied at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute where he obtained a degree in Prosthodontics. Dr. Fahey’s areas of professional interest include all aspects of dental implants, fixed and removable prosthodontics and digital dentistry. He has been a pioneer in computer guided surgery and guided surgical navigation for surgical placement of dental implants. His recent focus has been the amalgamation of 3D facial scanning and real-time jaw movements for complex reconstructive cases.
Dr. Fahey is a member of the ADI and has presided over the London Dental Study Club and was a founding member of the New Zealand Dental Society of London. He now practices at Woodborough House, his multidisciplinary referral practice in West Berkshire, England.
Jeroen Klijnsma, CDT
3D Printing in the Clinical Environment
Jeroen is a European trained Dental Technician, Digital Specialist and global speaker with extensive experience in Laboratory and 3D manufacturing, printing, milling and digital workflows. Collaborating with industry leading manufacturers, allowing him to be up to date with the latest technologies and materials.
His dental laboratory and consultancy/training centre in Melbourne is fully digital and houses some of the most used and unique 3D printers of the world.
Being a certified Scheu trainer, KOL for several brands and having owned and operated multiple labs in Europe and Asia, he can support you with the latest workflows and innovating trends that are upcoming.
Dr. Anthony Mak BDS, Grad.Dip.Clin.Dent (Oral Implants)
General, Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry
Dr. Anthony Mak obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Sydney University before completing his postgraduate diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants). He graduated with multiple awards for clinical excellence and has since established two practices in metropolitan Sydney focusing on comprehensive and aesthetic dentistry. He is interested in dental technologies and advances in materials and techniques. He has a unique understanding of Direct Composite Artistry and CAD/CAM Dentistry. As a key opinion leader, he is published in various dental magazines in Australia and New Zealand. Anthony specialises in direct vs indirect dental restorations, lecturing locally and internationally on the topics of aesthetic dentistry.
Associate Professor Dr. James Wealleans
American Board Certified Endodontist
Dr. James A. Wealleans is originally from Christchurch New Zealand, he is married and has 2 children. In 2006, James graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A year later he completed an Advanced General Dentistry Residency in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 2010, Dr. Wealleans graduated Endodontic Residency from the prestigious University of Texas Health Science Center and Wilford Hall Medical Center, in San Antonio, Texas.
James is an American Board-Certified Endodontist, an accomplishment that only 20% of in the specialty obtain. Dr Wealleans served as the Director of Endodontic Residency Training and Education from 2013-2018 at the Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.
James has held teaching appointments as Associate Professor with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and Assistant Professor with the University of Texas Health Sciences, San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Wealleans has authored over 10 published research papers and serve as a scientific advisor for the Journal of Endodontics. In 2017 James invented guided endodontic microsurgery, which he holds 2 US patents. He has lectured extensively both nationally and internationally.
In 2018, after serving 20 honorable years in the Air Force, James retired as a Lt. Colonel. Recently Dr. Wealleans moved to Sydney where he devotes his time practicing endodontics on Sydney's Northshore and the Central Coast.
Agenda
Friday 16th May
08.00am Registration Open
08.30am Welcome from Simone Sherriff and Adam Novalija
08.35am Dr Raahib Dudhia (DMFR) | Are Radiologists Redundant? The rise of AI in dental imaging.
Artificial Intelligence is touted as the next major revolution in dental imaging. There are already numerous AI programs that claim to be better than clinicians at identifying caries, periodontal bone loss and periapical pathology. But how good are they really? And what does the future hold?
Join experienced dental radiologist Dr Raahib Dudhia as he explores the current state of AI in dental imaging and shares an interesting selection of clinical cases while discussing how AI could improve patient outcomes.
10.00am Morning Tea
10.30am Associate Professor Dr. James Wealleans | Fundamental - Improvements
Endodontic procedures require fundamental work flow from diagnosis through to obturation. Recurring obstacles become frustrating, time consuming and anxiety inducing. This lecture will equip you with effective work flows to overcome diagnostic dilemmas, restorative considerations, occlusal considerations, working length tricks and understanding pain management. Get to know the rules.
Learning Objectives:
- Essentials of Diagnosis.
- The value of CBCT - its a revelation
- Understanding Case selection and Case difficulty.
- Improving negotiating skills
- Becoming more consistent in working length techniques. What to do - and when
- Why my first Rotary WL is to midroot – shaping the Wealleans Way.
- Road map to the apex.
- Why endodontically treated teeth fail and how to prevent failure (or delay it as long as possible).
- When and why to do single visit Endo.
- My irrigation protocol and how to get it right.
12.00pm LUNCH
13.00pm Carolyn S Dean | AI-Enhanced Marketing and Business: The AI Revolution In Dental Practice Growth
In today’s evolving dental industry, staying ahead means embracing new technologies that optimise every aspect of yourpractice—not just marketing. This session will explore how AI, particularly ChatGPT, can transform your business, improve patient engagement, and streamline daily operations. We’ll cover how AI tools can automate marketing tasks, manage data, and enhance decision-making across your practice. You’ll discover practical applications like content creation, real-time data analysis, and patient communication tools, with real-world examples that demonstrate how AI-driven strategies lead to measurable growth. From simplifying workflows to cutting costs, AI offers solutions that directly impact your practice’s bottom line. Whether you're already experimenting with AI or are completely new to it, this session will provide you with actionable strategies to improve efficiency, boost marketing, and drive your practice forward. You'll leave with practical insights that you can start implementing immediately to improve both the business and clinical sides of your dental practice.
14.30pm Afternoon tea
15.00pm Dr. Nick Fahey | Guided Surgery: The new practice standard for oral implantology
Guided surgery for implant placement is not a new concept in implant dentistry. Restoratively driven implant placement is a well-accepted and often quoted dogma, when clinicians consider implant positioning. However, guided surgery, which I believe to be the apogee of restoratively driven implant planning and placement still struggles to find wide scale acceptance.
In this presentation, I will put forward the case for computer guided surgery. Discussing the benefits of planning your surgery virtually before going to the patient’s mouth and the clinical advantages of guided surgery. Before looking to the future and how this fast-evolving technology may look.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how planning your implant cases virtually is a benefit to the surgeon, restoring colleague (if different to the surgeon) and patient.
- Learn how using guided surgery protocols can simplify all aspects of implant dentistry.
- Learn how guided surgery can be used to increase profit.
- Learn how patients benefit from guided surgery
16:30pm Panel Discussion
17.00pm Close for the day
Agenda
Saturday 17th May
07.30am Breakfast TBA
08.30am Dr. Anthony Mak BDS, Grad.Dip.Clin.Dent (Oral Implants) | Why Scan?, Why Print?, The importance of predictability in clinical success.
Join expert Dr. Anthony Mak as he investigates the present status of scanning and printing in dental health, emphasising the importance of predictability in clinical success.
10.00am Morning Tea
10.30am HANDS ON WORKSHOP | 3D Print Workshop with Jeroen Klijnsma
Join us for a hands-on session where you can explore firsthand the capabilities of 3Shapes AI design services and Asiga’s cutting-edge 3D printers in operation.
Led by Jeroen Klijnsma, a globally recognised expert in 3D printing, this session will demonstrate the printing process for surgical guides, splints, and crowns. Learn from Jeroen as he shares common pitfalls to avoid and essential steps to kickstart your journey into this exciting field.
10.30am HANDS ON WORKSHOP | Dr Nick Fahey | Grafting Workshop on Pig Jaws for GBR and Socket Preservation
Objective:
This workshop aims to provide hands-on experience in grafting techniques using pig jaws, focusing on guided bone regeneration (GBR) and socket preservation. Participants will learn the practical skills necessary for effective bone grafting procedures in clinical settings.
Expected Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants should be able to:
- Understand the principles of GBR and socket preservation
- Perform grafting procedures on pig jaws with confidence
- Identify and address common issues in bone grafting
- Apply these techniques in their clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes
12.00pm LUNCH
13.00pm HANDS ON WORKSHOP | 3D Print Workshop with Jeroen Klijnsma
Join us for a hands-on session where you can explore firsthand the capabilities of 3Shapes AI design services and Asiga’s cutting-edge 3D printers in operation.
Led by Jeroen Klijnsma, a globally recognised expert in 3D printing, this session will demonstrate the printing process for surgical guides, splints, and crowns. Learn from Jeroen as he shares common pitfalls to avoid and essential steps to kickstart your journey into this exciting field.
13:00pm HANDS ON WORKSHOP | Dr Nick Fahey | Grafting Workshop on Pig Jaws for GBR and Socket Preservation
Objective:
This workshop aims to provide hands-on experience in grafting techniques using pig jaws, focusing on guided bone regeneration (GBR) and socket preservation. Participants will learn the practical skills necessary for effective bone grafting procedures in clinical settings.
Expected Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants should be able to:
- Understand the principles of GBR and socket preservation
- Perform grafting procedures on pig jaws with confidence
- Identify and address common issues in bone grafting
- Apply these techniques in their clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes
14.30pm Afternoon tea
15.30pm Dr Joe Alphonse - GP | Enhancing General Practice with Intraoral Scanners and Clear Aligners
Incorporating advanced technologies like intraoral scanners and clear aligners can significantly elevate the efficiency and accuracy of general dental practice. Intraoral scanners provide precise digital impressions, enhancing diagnostic capabilities and patient comfort while streamlining workflows. These scanners eliminate the need for traditional impression materials, reducing chair time and increasing patient satisfaction through a more pleasant and efficient experience.
Clear aligners, on the other hand, offer a modern and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional braces. Leveraging the accuracy of intraoral scans, clear aligners are custom-designed to provide effective and discreet orthodontic treatment. This presentation will delve into the practical applications of these technologies, showcasing how they can improve clinical outcomes, patient communication, and overall practice growth. We will explore the integration of intraoral scanners and clear aligners into your practice, paving the way for a more advanced and patient-centric approach to dental care.
17.00pm Symposium close
Venue
Please see venue details listed below.
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
33A Viewland Dr, Noosa Heads,
QLD 4567
Contact Us
For event enquiries and registration questions, please reach out to events@henryschein.com.au.