Courses - Ancora Imparo

Ancora Imparo INSIGHTS

Laboratory Communication Techniques

With the latest technology to save time,communication between patient, doctor & laboratory is vital for a successful outcome. This discussion also includes a short checklist of visual diagnostic procedures that are applicable for single tooth up to full-mouth rehabilitation.

17 April 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Malocclusions in Mixed Dentition - to treat or not to treat now

Learn the tips and guidelines to manage one of the tougher topics in orthodontics - Malocclusions in Mixed Detention. Using evidence-based orthopaedic appliances, parents’ concerns for the orthodontic problems in their children can be addressed.

18 April 2020 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Investment 101 for Beginners

Learn the ins and outs & the do’s and don’ts of basic investment concepts. Equip yourselves with the skills to make informed investment decisions!

22 April 2020 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM

ENDODONTIC BIAS

Unintentional bias can impair judgment in any situation. Stay alert to what these biases are and how we can avoid them.

24 April 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Dynamic Navigation Surgery in daily practice: dream or reality?

Digital technology allows for the creation of virtual treatment plans, increasing accuracy with the use of guided surgery. Dynamic navigation surgery may bring positive effects to the modern dental office, but is it a difficult dream or a probable reality?

29 April 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Digital Workflow: Using Dental Technologies to Achieve Excellence in Aesthetic Dentistry

Join our session with Dr. Paul Kano, one of the legends in the world of aesthetic dentistry. Learn about the impact of digital technologies in replicating natural morphologies, functional restorations and more. Find new ways to shape your workflow by incorporating the latest advancements.

01 May 2020 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM

The Clear Aligner Revolution

Get to know the history of Clear Aligners, and their increasingly significant impact on the practice of Orthodontics today.

03 May 2020 07:00 PM - 08:20 PM

Predictable Guided Bone Regeneration using Resorbable Membranes

Learn practical techniques to perform Guided Bone Regeneration using resorbable materials with a high level of predictability.

05 May 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Yoga and balance for charity while we flatten the curve

Explore the mind-body connection through yogic breathing techniques. Dr Marlene Teo will lead a slow yoga flow which will help release muscular tension that commonly builds up in dentists’ bodies. This session is supported by WIN, so you can do yoga while doing your part for charity!

09 May 2020 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Graft-less Solutions Myths and Realities

This lecture will focus on 1. Rationale for alveolectomy. 2. Occlusal considerations in full arch implant rehabilitations 3. Biomechanics of prosthesis design 4. Importance of the immediate load provisional restoration. 5. How digital planning can assist in delivery of care

10 May 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Timing of implant placement for best pink aesthetic results

For the best aesthetic outcome from implant placements, basic principles cannot be ignored. Learn the best techniques for best pink aesthetic results, including algorithms that will help with basic treatment planning.

14 May 2020 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM

When a hole is more than just a hole - Management of extraction sockets in implant therapy

Achieve our treatment goals as clinicians while respecting our patients’ wishes. This lecture will address various techniques with which we can manage extraction sockets - including timing, bone grafting, soft tissue grafting and minimally invasive extractions.

20 May 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Does my patient need orthodontic treatment ?

Get a better understanding on when to recommend orthodontic treatment to patients as well as to confidently relay the risks and benefits of treatment to them during the consent process.

27 May 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Avoid implant complication via precise implant placement

This lecture will help you understand what implant complications are and how prosthesis may contribute to this common emerging problem. Learn how to recognize the advantages and limitations of using guide systems for precise implant placement, including step-by-step sequences and clinical tips.

29 May 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Investing in turbulent times

The global pandemic has caused one of the most severe economic downturns comparable to the Great Depression. Come learn from a professional how to navigate your investments through this crisis.

04 June 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Implant Complications and Solutions in the Esthetic Zone

Understand implant complications and the risks that might arise in the aesthetic zone. Learn about the inverted body-shift concept in macro implant design and understand the relevant biology to mitigate these risks.

06 June 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

How to encourage incisal migration of soft tissue around teeth and implants restored with single crowns in the esthetic zone

Learn how factors such as cervical contour, surface smoothness and marginal fit can be united to produce incisal migration of soft tissue. Optimal soft tissue esthetics can be achieved on natural teeth implants in the esthetic zone, improving esthetically challenging soft tissue.

14 June 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Short implant in the posterior maxilla - the end of sinus graft?

How effective are short implants in stopping sinus grafting? How do we decide if it’s the best thing to do for the patient? This lecture will discuss the nuances of the procedures & risks involved.

18 June 2020 05:00 AM - 06:00 AM

Know your CBCT machine better!

Find out the different features of cone beam CT machines (each with their own features and specifications) and their proper clinical applications.

20 June 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

AVENGERS in Dentistry: Together Let's Save Teeth

With a well-designed dental treatment plan and interdisciplinary dentistry in mind, unnecessary extractions become avoidable to prevent unwanted outcomes. By understanding risks and prioritising long-term maintenance, we can all be heroes of dentistry in our own way.

24 June 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Diagnosis and treatment planning in implant therapy to get the best and ideal outcomes

Learn appropriate treatment planning to increase the predictability of long-term success for implant treatments. Through effective communication skills with patients and reviewing all the important steps in the treatment, we can reduce the risk for complications.

04 July 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Considerations in treatment planning for gingival recession

Come learn about the procedures that would make results more predictable for the fairly common clinical condition, gingival recession. Successful treatment of gingival recession defects requires a good understanding of the diagnosis, etiology and technique.

17 July 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

New Classification of Periodontal Diseases - What you Need to Know

This presentation will cover the essential components of the “new” classification for periodontal diseases, published in 2018, and how this can be incorporated into clinical practice.

23 July 2020 05:00 AM - 06:00 AM

Advanced Bone Grafting: Doing the Impossible

Learn to overcome the challenges of advanced bone grafting. In one hour, grasp the foundation in managing simpler socket grafts which will help in the treatment of extreme bone defects.

05 August 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Hard vs Soft - A Rookie's Periodontal Management in Natural Teeth & Implants

As a young periodontist from China, Dr. Yan upholds Ancient Chinese philosophy in tissue management techniques - encompassing hard rigidity and soft flexibility. This session will explore the balance between the two in finding what’s best for the patient.

13 August 2020 05:00 AM - 06:00 AM

Industrial evolution, digitization & how it has impacted dentistry (Part 1)

Join us on a journey of industrial evolution as we discover how digitization has impacted dentistry. Get a glimpse into cutting edge technologies that will make the profession faster, smarter and better.

21 August 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Know what you see in your CBCT

Join Dr. Niloufar Amintavakoli in reviewing different types of common incidental findings in cone beam CT imaging. Discuss how to identify and diagnose the radiographic features of such findings and review how to appropriately differentiate them.

22 August 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

DIGITAL DENTISTRY OPEN DAY

In this full day online conference, dive into the new digital era of dentistry as enablers for dental professionals to work faster, smarter and better. Take a peek into frontier technologies and learn about their applications from early adopters.

31 August 2020 09:00 AM - 05:10 PM

Contemporary approach in attaining optimal aesthetics with all ceramic restorations: What, When and How?

As patients are often driven by aesthetics as a motivating factor, dentists have the moral obligation to consider the costs in achieving a desirable outcome. Find out the role of veneer, how best to prepare the teeth, how to select the best case for predictable results and more.

04 September 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Cervical Margin Recovery & Surgical Extrusion - How to deal with compromised teeth in posterior area

Join this lecture to better understand all the surgical procedures involved in dealing with decayed and destroyed teeth which require a surgical procedure in order to reach sound structure, proper isolation and adequate adhesion before restoration.

23 September 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Treatment of class III malocclusions - pitfalls and how to mitigate

Class III malocclusions are most common among Asians. Learn how to establish a framework where they can treat class III orthodontically and predictably where camouflage therapy is viable with Dr. Kenneth Lew!

11 October 2020 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Overcoming challenges in implant in the esthetic zone

Implant in the aesthetic zone is challenging and requires meticulous planning. Prosthetic-driven treatment planning in conjunction with suitable surgical protocol is essential in maximizing pink and white aesthetic outcomes.

14 October 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Pros - Ortho Connections

Understand the important connections between Prosthodontics and Orthodontics to improve the final outcome for patients.

21 October 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Modern Concepts in Prosthetic Adhesive Dentistry

The use of all-ceramic restorations represent a valid alternative to complete crown restorations. The minimally invasive tooth preparation procedure allows for maximum preservation of healthy tooth structure. Get clinical tips on minimally invasive restorations from this lecture!

03 November 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Direct Composite Veneers: Applications and Considerations

Direct composite resin veneers can be highly aesthetic alternatives to indirect veneers. Small adaptations to established methods can make a big difference. This discussion will review patient selection, material selection, and predictable execution of direct/chairside composite resin veneers.

13 December 2020 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Better Manage Periodontitis As A General Practitioner: An Evidence-Based Approach

Evidence-based clinical guidelines providing recommendations for periodontitis treatment are crucial. The 2017 World Workshop classification of periodontitis incorporates stages and grades of disease, disease severity, extent, degree of complexity, and an individual's risk.

23 December 2020 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Introduction to Photography: Communicate - Visualise - Excite

Photography has become an increasingly fundamental tool in dentistry. Visual aids like photos or videos reinforce our communication, especially where words alone are not enough.

13 January 2021 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Supportive Periodontal Care: Creating A System of Maintenance for Your Patients

Supportive periodontal care is about maintaining periodontal stability for every patient. Preventive and therapeutic interventions should be rendered at regular intervals according to the patient’s needs. From these visits, a proper diagnosis and treatment plan should be reinstituted if recurrent disease is detected.

27 January 2021 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thriving Mentally: Perspectives From Around the World

Thriving Mentally is about recalibrating ourselves as dentists as we move into a new year, with new horizons. Mental health is more than just finding a cure for your concerns, it’s about figuring out coping mechanisms and adapting your practice according to changing circumstances.

13 February 2021 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Thriving Mentally: Reframing Dentistry in Times of Covid

There are some professions that are well-documented to be stressful, and dentistry is one where combating burnout is an all too common challenge. Especially with COVID-19, where the risks are higher, with job-related isolation and work-home imbalance, dental health professionals fully deserve a shot of mental wellness in the arm.

13 February 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Long-Term Follow-Up of Prosthetic Restorations: The Role of Saliva

Learn about the real causal therapy to identify risk factors for caries, such as the effect of saliva in dental rehabilitation. Find out the guidelines involved in every step, from the performance of salivary tests to following up with patients.

17 February 2021 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Myths and Realities of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion

Excerpt: Participants will learn - A) Concepts of vertical dimension B) How to predictably open VDO C) Clinical techniques of space creation D) What myths have been perpetuated about VDO

20 March 2021 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Applications of 3D Printing Technology in Endodontics

Digital planning allows dentists to preoperatively visualize anatomic configurations and plot navigation in detail. This lecture will present our digital planning process and 3D-guided clinical procedures such as radicular access of calcified root canals, endodontic microsurgery, fibre post removal, “intracanal orifice access guides,” and training

13 June 2021 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Veneers: When, How & Why

The use of all-ceramic veneers represents a valid alternative to complete crown restorations.

19 July 2021 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Explore the mind-body connection through yogic breathing techniques. Dr Marlene Teo will lead a slow yoga flow which will help release muscular tension that commonly builds up in dentists’ bodies. This session is supported by WIN (Women Implatology Network), so you can do yoga while doing your part for charity!

25 July 2021 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Investment Outlook - Is This Recovery Sustainable?

After 17 months of battling with the global Covid-19 pandemic, the global economy saw a sharp V-shaped recovery in the first half of 2021 after one of the worst recessions in 2020. Financial markets have performed very well despite the pandemic as central banks raced to cut interest rates & governments poured in trillions of dollars of fiscal

12 August 2021 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Bone Reconstruction, The Key Of Success: Soft Tissue Management.

The success of any surgical procedure depends on our ability to achieve first healing intention. Bone reconstruction is entirely dependent on this principle. Understand the basic principles of soft tissue approach in periodontal surgery an imperative prerequisite in order to master its actions and thus be predictable in GBR. Soft tissue management

28 August 2021 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Systemic and Local Anti-infective Therapy for Periodontal Diseases: What, Why and How?

Standard periodontal care involves oral hygiene education, subgingival instrumentation and periodic follow-ups with the aim of reducing soft tissue inflammation. Nonetheless, this therapy alone may fail due to the limitations of mechanical instrumentation and the aggressive nature of specific bacteria.

23 September 2021 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Current Concepts on Irrigation in Endodontics

Adequate root canal disinfection leads to more predictable & successful Endodontic treatment. Most practitioners spend a lot of money and effort NOT in a proper disinfection protocol but on instruments to prepare canals.

20 October 2021 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Smile Design in Every Day Dentistry

Founded by Christian Coachman, the Digital Smile Design is a technical tool used in everyday dentistry with the purpose to design and modify the smile of patients digitally. The Digital Smile Design aids patients through visualizing the product beforehand by creating and presenting a digital mockup of their new smile design in advance.

17 November 2021 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Cracks and Fractures

Cracks and Fractures in teeth are prevalent in our society and are frequently seen in a dental clinical setting. The presentation of teeth with cracks varies and is challenging to diagnose. This is because of its vague clinical and radiographic findings in certain cases.

09 December 2021 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM