DENTAL UPDATE 2026
Brisbane | Australia | 21-22 Aug 2026
2026-08-21 8:00:00
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SESSIONS

EVENT SESSIONS2 EXHILARATING DAYS │ 16 HOURS CPD

Day 1
FRIDAY 21 August
7:30 — 8:00
GBR FOYER
REGISTRATION SIGN IN & ARRIVAL TEA AND COFFEE
GBR FOYER
8:00 — 10:15
Grand Ballroom
THAT WASN’T THE DIAGNOSIS I WAS EXPECTING!

Presenter: PROF RICHARD LOGAN

• Clinical presentation & diagnosis of potentially malignant disorders
• When are further investigations indicated
• What factors impact on the usefulness of biopsies?
• How to manage lesions and what’s the risk?
• What considerations are needed from a clinical perspective for accurate diagnosis

Grand Ballroom
10:15 — 10:30
GBR FOYER
MORNING TEA BREAK
GBR FOYER
10:30 — 11:30
Grand Ballroom
NAVIGATING COMPLEXITY IN MULTI UNIT IMPLANT PROSTHESES - THE GAME OF RISK

Presenter: A/PROF DANIELLE LAYTON

• Exploring the “who, what, how, when and why” – of the impacts of risks on outcomes in patients being rehabilitated with multi-unit implant prostheses
• For individual patients, when can risks be avoided, accepted, reduced or transferred
• How understanding and managing risks and hazards can minimise failures and increase patient satisfaction
• Patient characteristics, component limitations and clinician decisions all influence treatment success or failure
• Risk assessment is probabilistic, it is neither binary nor absolute —complicating how we balance care decisions for our patients

Grand Ballroom
11:30 — 12:30
Grand Ballroom
THE X FACTOR IN PROSTHODONTICS: GENETIC CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CARING FOR FEMALE PATIENTS

Presenter: A/PROF DANIELLE LAYTON

• How the X-Chromosome can have surprising impacts on health, disease and treatment outcomes for our female prosthodontic patients
• Why the immense size of the X-Chromosome (~1000 genes) compared with the Y-Chromosome (~80 genes) can impact on patient care
• What treatments might be simpler, or more difficult, when X-Chromosome genetics impacts on female patients?
• How the apparent “super health” of longevity and disease survival can be both an advantage and a disadvantage
• Understanding the X Factor helps us plan prosthodontic treatments better: tailoring care, anticipating risks, and setting realistic expectations

Grand Ballroom
12:30 — 1:30
LOBBY LEVEL
LUNCH

Two course seated lunch

LOBBY LEVEL
1:30 — 3:30
Grand Ballroom
LESS IS MORE - PRACTICAL MINIMUM INTERVENTION DENTISTRY FOR EVERYDAY PRACTICE

Presenter: PROF VESNA MILETIC

• Foundations of Minimum Intervention Dentistry (MID)
• Caries detection and risk assessment made simple
• Non-invasive and micro-invasive caries management
• Minimum intervention dentistry is different stages of tooth conservation
• MID as a practice differentiator

Grand Ballroom
3:30 — 3:45
GBR FOYER
AFTERNOON TEA BREAK
GBR FOYER
3:45 — 5:30
Grand Ballroom
DEEP CARIES MANAGEMENT – DECISION MAKING, PROTOCOLS, MATERIALS AND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

Presenter: PROF VESNA MILETIC

• Clinical decision-making: when to preserve the pulp vs. proceed to RCT
• Stepwise vs. selective caries removal: evidence-based protocols
• Pulp protection and vital pulp therapy (VPT) materials
• Clinical techniques: layering, sealing, and restoration longevity
• Common pitfalls and practical tips for success

Grand Ballroom
Day 2
SATURDAY 22 August
7:30 — 8:00
GBR FOYER
REGISTRATION SIGN IN & ARRIVAL TEA AND COFFEE
GBR FOYER
8:00 — 10:15
Grand Ballroom
DIGITAL, CADCAM AND IN HOUSE PRODUCTION - WOULD I, COULD I & SHOULD I?

Presenter: DR DAVID ROBERTS

• How digital dentistry can make great dentistry better
• Pros and cons of adding in house production to your clinic
• Scanning techniques for single units to full arch
• Digital dentistry for implant planning and placement including surgical guide design
• Progress and changes in equipment over the past decade
• The digital revolution – where to next

Grand Ballroom
10:15 — 10:30
GBR FOYER
MORNING TEA BREAK
GBR FOYER
10:30 — 12:30
Grand Ballroom
UNPACKING PARLS AND TMJ DISEASES - RADIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTIC CLARITY IN DAILY PRACTICE

Presenter: PROF BERNARD KOONG

• Periapical radiolucencies (PARLs) – are they always inflammatory?
• How to radiologically differentiate inflammatory lesions from other pathoses to mitigate the risk of misdiagnosis and delayed management, especially malignant lesions
• Contrasting the key radiologic features of dento-alveolar inflammatory lesions with those of other pathoses
• Radiological examination of the TMJ including OPGs, cone beam CT, multi-slice CT and MRIs. When, what and why?
• Common and less common TMJ diseases and a review of TMJ anatomy
• A large selection of cases will be used to explore & highlight the strengths and limitations of the various imaging techniques as well as the interpretation of disease

Grand Ballroom
12:30 — 1:30
LOBBY LEVEL
LUNCH

Two course seated lunch

LOBBY LEVEL
1:30 — 3:30
Grand Ballroom
COMPOSITE REHABILITATION OPTIONS TO RESTORE THE WORN DENTITION

Presenter: PROF IAN MEYERS OAM

• Assessment of tooth wear and determining the appropriate restorative interventions
• Implementing minimally invasive restorative management strategies
• Composite restorative materials and the techniques for restoration
• Using analogue and digital pathways for simplification of restorations
• Implementing the ‘copy and paste’ concept using injection moulding techniques
• Evaluating outcomes and the ongoing maintenance requirements

Grand Ballroom
3:30 — 3:45
GBR FOYER
AFTERNOON TEA BREAK
GBR FOYER
3:45 — 5:30
Grand Ballroom
MANAGEMENT OF COMPROMISED TEETH - WORKING OUT WHICH TEETH, WHEN, AND WITH WHAT TO RESTORE

Presenter: PROF IAN MEYERS OAM

• Assessment of compromised teeth and determining the retain or replace options
• Restorative solutions for weakened, cracked and fractured teeth
• Fibre reinforced materials to strengthen and enhance both restoration and tooth
• Restorative techniques for deep interproximal, and subgingival margin
• Stabilisation and restoration of root surfaces and root surface caries
• Implementing maintenance strategies for the heavily restored and compromised dentition

The Dental Update 2026 continuing professional development (CPD) event provides each attending delegate 16 Hours CPD. Set within the elegant surroundings of the Brisbane Intercontinental Hotel for this outstanding two day symposium, Friday 21 and Saturday 22 August 2026. Join leading experts and peers from across the profession for an engaging and enriching experience designed to inspire, educate and advance excellence in dental practice. Don’t miss this premier opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with colleagues and stay at the forefront of modern dentistry.

Grand Ballroom

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PROF RICHARD LOGAN

DENTAL UPDATE 2026
DAY 1

THAT WASN’T THE DIAGNOSIS I WAS EXPECTING!
• Clinical presentation & diagnosis of potentially malignant disorders
• When are further investigations indicated
• What factors impact on the usefulness of biopsies?
• How to manage lesions and what’s the risk?
• What considerations are needed from a clinical perspective for accurate diagnosis

Professor Richard Logan is the Dean and Head of the Adelaide Dental School. He completed his post-graduate training in Oral Pathology in 1998 at The University of Adelaide and gained his PhD in 2008. In 2007, he completed the Fellowship examination in Oral Pathology with the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. His main research interest is in regard to toxicities of cancer treatment, particularly the pathobiology of alimentary tract mucositis. Internationally, he is a member of the Mucositis Study Group of the Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer and recently he has been involved in the development of updated international guidelines for mucositis management. He has engaged widely with both the dental and medical professions. He is past President of the International Society of Oral Oncology and is previous Chair of the Faculty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. Richard is currently a practitioner member of the Dental Board of Australia and also chairs the Board’s Equivalence Assessment Panels for internationally qualified dental specialists. In addition to his academic role, Richard is also a Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at Clinpath Laboratories, Adelaide, South Australia.

DR DAVID ROBERTS

DENTAL UPDATE 2026
DAY 2

DIGITAL, CADCAM AND IN HOUSE PRODUCTION – WOULD I, COULD I & SHOULD I?
• How digital dentistry can make great dentistry better
• Pros and cons of adding in house production to your clinic
• Scanning techniques for single units to full arch
• Digital dentistry for implant planning and placement including surgical guide design
• Progress and changes in equipment over the past decade
• The digital revolution – where to next

Dr David Roberts is a past President of the Queensland branch of the Australian Prosthodontic Society, the Australian Osseointergration Society and the current president of the Bennett Movement Dental Study Club. David completed his Bachelor qualification in 1991, graduating with first class honors and four academic awards in his final year. Prior to this he had accepted a commission from the Royal Australian Navy and on graduation took up his position as a Dental officer and served at numerous locations in Australia and with the United Nations in Rwanda. David commenced his full time Masters study in 1996 and graduated in 1998. After completing his specialist training he served his remaining time with the Navy in Canberra and Brisbane. David has been an examiner and lecturer at both undergraduate and postgraduate level at the University of Queensland Dental School and the Griffith University Dental School and he has lectured extensively on Prosthodontics and Dental Implants throughout Australia and internationally. Since 2000, he has conducted a Specialist Prosthodontic practice in South Brisbane and Camp Hill and he has a special interest in full arch implant supported restorations and CADCAM integration in Prosthodontics.

PROF VESNA MILETIC

DENTAL UPDATE 2026
DAY 1

DEEP CARIES MANAGEMENT – DECISION MAKING, PROTOCOLS, MATERIALS & PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
• Clinical decision-making: when to preserve the pulp vs. proceed to RCT
• Stepwise vs. selective caries removal: evidence-based protocols
• Pulp protection and vital pulp therapy (VPT) materials
• Clinical techniques: layering, sealing, and restoration longevity
• Common pitfalls and practical tips for success

LESS IS MORE – PRACTICAL MINIMUM INTERVENTION DENTISTRY FOR EVERYDAY PRACTICE
• Foundations of Minimum Intervention Dentistry (MID)
• Caries detection and risk assessment made simple
• Non-invasive and micro-invasive caries management
• Minimum intervention dentistry is different stages of tooth conservation
• MID as a practice differentiator

Prof Vesna Miletic is the Director of Restorative Dentistry and Director of Academic Career Development at the University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Dental School. Prof. Miletic is also Adjunct Senior Scientist at The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, The Houston Center for Biomaterials and Biomimetics (USA) and Visiting Professor at University of Belgrade School of Dental Medicine (Serbia). She has more than 20 years of clinical practice, research and teaching in dentistry, particularly restorative dentistry and endodontics. Her research interests involve all aspects of restorative dental materials and more recently innovations in dental education. Prof Miletic has more than 100 bibliographic references (scientific papers, book chapters, conference presentations, invited talks), co-authored 4 national patents and supervised 9 completed PhD and 1 MPhil theses. She is currently supervising 6 HDR students. Prof Miletic is an expert evaluator for the European Research Agency and editorial board member in three leading dental journals. She is also Fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials (FADM) and Senior Fellow of Advanced HE (SFHEA). She was awarded several international and national awards for excellence, including the IADR Centennial Emerging Leader Award in 2020.

PROF BERNARD KOONG

DENTAL UPDATE 2026
DAY 2

UNPACKING PARLS AND TMJ DISEASES – RADIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTIC CLARITY IN DAILY PRACTICE
• Periapical radiolucencies (PARLs) – are they always inflammatory?
• How to radiologically differentiate inflammatory lesions from other pathoses to mitigate the risk of misdiagnosis and delayed management, especially malignant lesions
• Radiological examination of the TMJ – OPGs, cone beam CT, multi-slice CT & MRIs. When, what & why?
• Common and less common TMJ diseases and a review of TMJ anatomy
• A large selection of cases will be used to explore & highlight the strengths and limitations of the various imaging techniques as well as the interpretation of disease
• Contrasting the key radiologic features of dento-alveolar inflammatory lesions with those of other pathoses

Professor Bernard Koong is a founding partner of Envision Medical Imaging in Western Australia, a fully comprehensive radiology practice. He has a long history of teaching oral and maxillofacial radiology at several universities, including The University of Western Australia, The university of Sydney, The University of Hong Kong and Griffith University. He also contributed to training the Western Australian radiology registrars of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists. As an invited speaker, Bernard has presented more than 150 lectures to the dental and medical professions across internationally. He was Vice Chairman and member of the Scientific Committee of the 33rd ADA Congress. Bernard is author of the Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (Wiley-Blackwell 2017). He is also author of the radiology chapter of the 6th edition of Lindhe and Lang’s Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (Wiley-Blackwell, 2015). He is a contributing author for Zygomatic Implants (Springer 2020) and the Glossary of Preventive Dentistry and Periodontology (Quintessence Publishing 2015). Bernard has also authored several other publications, including articles for various professional Australian and international organisations, which included the radiology guide for the Australian Dental Association (2019). Bernard was the inaugural President of the Australian Academy of Dento-maxillofacial Radiology (2019). Bernard completed his specialist training with the world-renowned Professor Michael Pharoah at the University of Toronto, where he was the first oral and maxillofacial radiology registrar to win the prestigious Harron Award and Scholarship. It included training at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

A/PROF DANIELLE LAYTON

DENTAL UPDATE 2026
DAY 1

NAVIGATING COMPLEXITY IN MULTI UNIT IMPLANT PROSTHESES – THE GAME OF RISK
• Exploring the “who, what, how, when and why” – of the impacts of risks on outcomes in patients being rehabilitated with multi-unit implant prostheses
• For individual patients, when can risks be avoided, accepted, reduced or transferred
• How understanding & managing risks & hazards can minimise failures & increase patient satisfaction
• Patient characteristics, component limitations & clinician decisions all influence treatment success or failure
• Risk assessment is probabilistic, it is neither binary nor absolute — complicating patient care decisions

THE X FACTOR IN PROSTHODONTICS: GENETIC CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CARING FOR FEMALE PATIENTS
• How the X-Chromosome can have surprising impacts on health, disease and treatment outcomes for our female prosthodontic patients
• Why the immense size of the X-Chromosome (~1000 genes) compared with the Y-Chromosome (~80 genes) can impact on patient care
• How the apparent “super health” of longevity and disease survival can be both an advantage and a disadvantage
• Understanding the X Factor helps us plan prosthodontic treatments better: tailoring care, anticipating risks, and setting realistic expectations

Adj A/Prof Danielle Layton is a prosthodontist in Brisbane, Australia. She has degrees from the University of Queensland (Bachelor of Dental Science, honours, University Medal 2000), University of Sydney (Master of Dental Science, honours, 2005) and Oxford University (Master of Science 2011, Doctor of Philosophy 2015). In addition to multiple other voluntary roles, Dr. Layton is Editor of the Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms, Academy of Prosthodontists, USA; a Board Member, International College of Prosthodontics; a Board Member, Academy of Prosthodontics; on the Standards Examinations Committee, Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontist; and is on the Scientific Committee, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Dr Layton is an internationally recognised expert in the field of prosthodontics, methodology and biostatistics.

PROF IAN MEYERS

DENTAL UPDATE 2026
DAY 2

COMPOSITE REHABILITATION OPTIONS TO RESTORE THE WORN DENTITION
• Assessment of tooth wear and determining the appropriate restorative interventions
• Implementing minimally invasive restorative management strategies
• Composite restorative materials and the techniques for restoration
• Using analogue and digital pathways for simplification of restorations
• Implementing the ‘copy and paste’ concept using injection moulding techniques
• Evaluating outcomes and the ongoing maintenance requirements

MANAGEMENT OF COMPROMISED TEETH – WORKING OUT WHICH TEETH, WHEN & WITH WHAT TO RESTORE
• Assessment of compromised teeth and determining the retain or replace options
• Restorative solutions for weakened, cracked and fractured teeth
• Fibre reinforced materials to strengthen and enhance both restoration and tooth
• Restorative techniques for deep interproximal, and subgingival margin
• Stabilisation and restoration of root surfaces and root surface caries
• Implementing maintenance strategies for the heavily restored and compromised dentition

Professor Ian Meyers OAM is a general dental practitioner and honorary professor at The University of Queensland School of Dentistry. Over the last forty years he has been involved in dental research, clinical dentistry, private practice, university and hospital based dental clinics and been a director and board member of numerous dental associations and colleges. His previous positions include being appointed as the inaugural Colgate Chair of Dental General Practice Dentistry, Chief Dental Officer for Queensland Health, President of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Dental Association, and CEO of the Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch. He is a Fellow and past president of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, President of Section VIII of the International College of Dentists, and is a Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Professor Meyers was a long standing member of the ADA Dental Instruments, Materials and Equipment Committee and remains a member of the editorial board of The Australian Dental Journal and several other international journals. He is an external examiner at several dental schools and examiner for the Australian Dental Council. Throughout his career as an academic and clinician Ian has developed extensive experience in comprehensive patient care, diagnosis and management of worn and broken down dentition, geriatric and aged care dentistry, adhesive restorative dentistry and dental materials, and the management of patient’s in general dental practice through minimum intervention dentistry. He has lectured extensively on these topics both nationally and internationally.

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