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Our patients are becoming increasingly aware of the impact that their smile has on their confidence and quality of life. Their keen attention to detail has seen the goal post shift from, initially being solely concerned with teeth having perfect dimensions and shade, to now paying close attention to the immaculate framing of the gingival tissues surrounding these teeth. Dr Marina Kamel, a Brisbane-based specialist periodontist, will discuss the aetiology of gingival recession. She will discuss the rationale for managing recession, the options available to the patient, the anticipated outcomes, and help develop a decision-making tree on when to refer and what to expect for each recession type. This will be followed by a hands-on component teaching how to carry out recession coverage procedures using autogenous and xenografts on an animal model. The hands-on will cover flap raising, flap advancement, coverage of defect using autogenous and xenografts and suturing.  

Course Outline

The aim of this one-day course is to discuss the rationale for managing recession, the options available to the patient, the anticipated outcomes, and help develop a decision-making tree on when to refer and what to expect for each recession type. This will be followed by a hands-on component teaching how to carry out recession coverage procedures using autogenous and xenografts on an animal model. The hands-on will cover flap raising, flap advancement, coverage of defect using autogenous and xenografts and suturing.

Learning Objectives

• Be familiar with the classification of gingival recessions
• Understand all the aetiological factors that can contribute to development of recession
• Understand the rationale for managing gingival recession and when to refer
• Be familiar with the various management protocols and materials for gingival recession and the decision-making tree
• Understand the link between recession class and anticipated outcomes
• Develop communication skills to discuss gingival recession with your patient
• Learn how to harvest connective tissue grafts and practice them hands-on with the gingival recession model
• Learn alternative biomaterials available for management of gingival recession defects and how to use them to manage gingival recession
• hands-on exercises

This engaging and informative session promises to equip participants with the skills and insights needed to navigate the complexities of periodontal and implant cases, ultimately enhancing their professional capabilities.  

PRESENTER BIOGRAPHy

Dr Marina Kamel 

Dr Marina Kamel is a specialist periodontist based at Westside Perio and Implants. She completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Distinction from the University of Otago, New Zealand in 2012. Thereafter, she completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics) and specialist training in implant dentistry at the University of Sydney, Australia in 2019. She was awarded a membership with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS) in the Periodontics specialty as well as obtaining fellowship (FRACDS) in general dental practice. She was inducted as a Fellow of the prestigious Pierre Fauchard Academy in 2023.  

Dr Kamel is part of the Australasian National Leadership Team for the Osteology Foundation. She works with the Australian Dental Council Accrediatation team for dental program accreditation and is working with AHPRA as an approved person for complaint management. Dr Kamel is the immediate past president of the Australian Society of Periodontology (ASP) and the immediate past Vice President for the Australasian Osseointegration Society (AOS) in Queensland.  

Dr Kamel received multiple academic and research awards during her professional career. She was awarded the prestigious FG Christensen medal for obtaining the highest ranking in the primary RACDS examinations across Australasia in 2013. She has received the reputable Judith and Dr. Mario Adamo Implant Innovation Scholarship for her research work in 2018 as well as the Osteology Foundation Research Award for her research in 2020. She has lectured nationally and internationally and published 7 articles in peer-reviewed journals. 

Event Pricing

ADA Member Dentist - $550
Non-Member Dentist - $960

CPD Points

7 Scientific hours

Supported By

ADAQ is pleased to announce that this event is proudly supported by Geistlich

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