TRANSFORMING
SMILES 2026

Brisbane | Australia | 15-16 May 2026
2026-05-15 08:30:00
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TONY ROTONDO
CHRISTOPHER HO
ANTHONY MAK
FAYE GOODYEAR
RICHARD G-THOMSON

TONY ROTONDO

TRANSFORMING SMILES
2026 DAY 1

Site Development in the Aesthetic Zone
• Design considerations for improving aesthetic outcomes
• What happens when a tooth is removed?
• What happens when an implant is placed?
• Managing changes as the key to restoring edentulous spaces in the aesthetic zone with implants
• Aesthetic provisionalisation

All on Four Protocol and Alternatives
• The All on Four protocol and recent advances in its application
• Case Selection and when are four implants not enough
• Alternatives to All on Four concept for the patient with failing dentition
• Communicating with surgical specialists and lab technicians
• Strategies for achieving a balanced occlusal scheme

Dr Tony Rotondo is a registered specialist in Prosthodontics. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Queensland in 1984 and a postgraduate residency in Prosthodontics in 1996 at the University of California, Los Angles (UCLA). Tony has specific interests in dental aesthetics, dental implants and ceramic materials. He currently practices in Brisbane and continues to teach undergraduates and postgraduates at the University of Queensland. He has been a visiting lecturer to the postgraduate program in prosthodontics at the University of Sydney and a visiting lecturer to Griffith University, School of Dentistry in Southport. Tony is a fellow of the International College of Dentists. In the past Tony has been the president of the Australian Society of Aesthetic Dentistry (Qld Branch), secretary of ANZAP (Australian and New Zealand Academy of Prosthodontists), treasurer and founding member of AOS (Australasian Osseointegration Society, Qld branch), he is part of the DSD scientific board, a silver member with in the Style Italiano group and a member of many other professional associations. Tony is a product evaluator for dental companies and presents numerous continuing educational programs nationally and internationally.

CHRISTOPHER HO

TRANSFORMING SMILES
2026 DAY 2

Treatment Planning in the Aesthetic Zone: Orchestrating Smile Design with Restorative Principles
• Principles of Smile Design
• Comprehensive Aesthetic Treatment Workflows
• Minimally Invasive Adhesive Techniques to optimise long term oral health
• Integration of Multiple Modalities: Whitening, Aligner Therapy, Direct Resin and Indirect Ceramics
• Direct Resin Artistry and Ceramic Preparation

Shades of Change: Comprehensive Strategies for Managing Discoloured Teeth
• Evidence based whitening protocols
• Restorative and Prosthodontic approaches when bleaching alone is insufficient
• Clinical Cases and Practical Workflows
• Setting realistic expectations
• Choosing the appropriate modality: Non-invasive Whitening, Microabrasion, Resin Bonding or Ceramic Veneers

A/Prof Christopher Ho is a Specialist Prosthodontist who received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery with First Class Honours at the University of Sydney. He completed postgraduate studies in the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry in Oral Implants at the University of Sydney, a Masters of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics with Distinction from the University of London and Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics from the University of Sydney. He is Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, Fellow of the International College of Dentists, Special Field Member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in Prosthodontics, Fellow of the College of General Dentistry, Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Prosthodontists and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. He lectures extensively on aesthetic and implant dentistry internationally. He is a visiting lecturer to the postgraduate programs at the University of Sydney, Adjunct Faculty at Tufts School of Dental Medicine (Boston), University of Puthisastra, and Kings College London, United Kingdom. He is Head of School of Postgraduate Dentistry at the Australasian College of Dental Practitioners. He is author of numerous publications, as well as Editor of the Wiley textbook “Practical Procedures in Aesthetic Dentistry” and “Practical Procedures in Implant Dentistry”.

ANTHONY MAK

TRANSFORMING SMILES
2026 DAY 1

Bonded Ceramic Restorations in the Posterior Dentition – the backbone of Transforming Smiles
• Cementation and Finishing Procedures for invisible margin
• Conditioning of the intaglio of ceramic restorations
• Digital Workflow: Digital Impressions, CAD/CAM (in office and laboratory) – current status and where we are today
• Immediate Dentine Sealing and Gingival Margin Elevation for optimal adhesion
• Clinical presentation of teeth ideally suited for bonded ceramic restorations
• Biomimetic principles in relation to tooth reduction, margin design and finishing for bonded restorations

Can additive manufacturing 3D printing simplify the complex restorative workflow? – Protocols and emerging potential
• The transformative role of additive manufacturing (AM)
• What do you need to start using this new technology
• The role of printable temporaries in restorative workflows
• How the use of 3D printed technology in fixed prosthodontics and implant dentistry simplify protocols and workflows
• The use of this workflow to improve aesthetic case planning and case documentation

Dr Anthony Mak graduated with multiple awards from the University of Sydney in 2002. He then went on to complete his Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants). Dr Mak is one of Australia’s most sought after speakers, especially in the field of digital and restorative dentistry. He has lectured extensively in Australia, New Zealand and across Asia; and his hands-on workshops have gained such popularity that they are almost always booked out soon after registrations open. He is also gaining great popularity on the European and US circuit. Anthony is the author of two compelling compendiums detailing direct composite and indirect ceramic restorations. The clinical photography and documentations can only be described as exceptional. He has published numerous case studies and articles for local and international dental bodies, associations and the peer reviewed Australian Dental Journal. Anthony’s interest lies in dental technologies, advances in materials and techniques; and he has a unique understanding of CAD-CAM digital dentistry. Anthony runs two practices in metropolitan Sydney, focusing on quality modern comprehensive care, including aesthetic and implant dentistry. He is also a clinical consultant and key opinion leader for several global dental companies focusing on development of new dental technologies.

FAYE GOODYEAR

TRANSFORMING SMILES
2026 DAY 2

Orthodontics in Transforming Smiles – A multi-disciplinary approach
• Aligners, Fixed Braces or a combination?
• The Periodontal and Orthodontic interface
• How to improve aesthetics for our periodontal patients and what to avoid
• Orthodontic interventions for patients undergoing restorative and prosthodontic treatments
• Timing of Orthodontic Treatment in multidisciplinary cases
• Orthognathic treatment – being realistic about what is achievable

Dr Faye Goodyear is an Orthodontist with a specialist practice in Toowong. She graduated from Guy’s Hospital in 1998 and then returned to complete her Masters degree in Orthodontics which she completed in 2005 prior to emigrating to Australia later that year. She also holds a honours degree in Psychology from the University of London. She is a past president of the Australian Society of Orthodontics Queensland branch and is a member of the Australian Orthodontic Society, The British Orthodontic Society and the European Orthodontic Society. She worked in the public sector for 10 years prior to taking over the sole ownership of her private practice. She has also taught Orthodontics to undergraduates at the University of Queensland. She is married with two children and in her spare time she cycles competitively.

RICHARD GRANT-THOMSON

TRANSFORMING SMILES
2026 DAY 2

Biological Implant Complications – Diagnosis, Management and Prevention
• Peri-implantitis – from diagnosis to management
• Identifying patient risk factors
• Anti-resorptives – when, where and how
• Treatment approaches and strategies
• Maintenance and how to optimise success rates

Dr Richard Grant-Thomson graduated as a dentist from the University of Queensland in 1991 and served as a RAAF Dental Officer for eight years. In 1998, he obtained Fellowship in the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and was later awarded the Australian Periodontology Research Foundation Prize in 2001 for his publication on periodontal treatment. He completed his specialist qualification in Periodontics at the University of Queensland in 2002. Richard has held a range of academic and professional roles, including visiting specialist for the Department of Defence, visiting lecturer for the University of Queensland Dental School Postgraduate Periodontics program, and external examiner for the Griffith University Postgraduate Periodontics program. He is currently a supervisor in the University of Queensland’s Periodontics postgraduate program. With professional interests in periodontal regenerative surgery and dental implants, Richard is an ITI Fellow (International Team for Oral Implantology), a speaker for Straumann Dental Implants, and a registered specialist in periodontics. He is also an active member of the ADA, ASP, and ANZAP. Richard now maintains a full-time private practice while contributing to ongoing education and research in his field.

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SESSIONS

EVENT SESSIONS2 Exhilarating Days │ 15 Hours CPD

Day 1
FRIDAY 15 MAY
8:00 — 8:30
GBR Foyer
REGISTRATION SIGN IN & ARRIVAL TEA AND COFFEE
GBR Foyer
8:30 — 10:10
Grand Ballroom
SITE DEVELOPMENT IN THE AESTHETIC ZONE

Presented by DR TONY ROTONDO

• Design considerations for improving aesthetic outcomes
• What happens when a tooth is removed?
• What happens when an implant is placed?
• Aesthetic provisionalisation
• Managing changes as the key to restoring edentulous spaces in the aesthetic zone with implants

Grand Ballroom
10:10 — 10:30
GBR Foyer
MORNING TEA
GBR Foyer
10:30 — 12:00
Grand Ballroom
ALL ON FOUR PROTOCOL AND ALTERNATIVES

Presented by DR TONY ROTONDO

• The All on Four protocol and recent advances in its application
• Case Selection and when are four implants not enough
• Alternatives to All on Four concept for the patient with failing dentition
• Communicating with surgical specialists and lab technicians
• Strategies for achieving a balanced occlusal scheme

Grand Ballroom
12:00 — 1:00
Lobby Level
LUNCH

Two course seated lunch

Lobby Level
1:00 — 3:15
Grand Ballroom
BONDED CERAMIC RESTORATIONS IN THE POSTERIOR DENTITION - THE BACKBONE OF TRANSFORMING SMILES

Presented by DR ANTHONY MAK

• Cementation and Finishing Procedures for invisible margin
• Conditioning of the intaglio of ceramic restorations
• Digital Workflow: Digital Impressions, CAD/CAM (in office and laboratory) – current status and where we are today
• Immediate Dentine Sealing and Gingival Margin Elevation for optimal adhesion
• Clinical presentation of teeth ideally suited for bonded ceramic restorations
• Biomimetic principles in relation to tooth reduction, margin design and finishing for bonded restorations

Grand Ballroom
3:15 — 3:30
GBR Foyer
AFTERNOON TEA
GBR Foyer
3:30 — 5:30
Grand Ballroom
CAN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 3D PRINTING SIMPLIFY THE COMPLEX RESTORATIVE WORKFLOW? - PROTOCOLS AND EMERGING POTENTIAL

Presented by DR ANTHONY MAK

• The transformative role of additive manufacturing (AM)
• What do you need to start using this new technology
• The role of printable temporaries in restorative workflows
• How the use of 3D printed technology in fixed prosthodontics and implant dentistry simplify protocols and workflows
• The use of this workflow to improve aesthetic case planning and case documentation

Grand Ballroom
Day 2
SATURDAY 16 MAY
8:00 — 8:30
GBR Foyer
REGISTRATION SIGN IN & ARRIVAL TEA AND COFFEE
GBR Foyer
8:30 — 10:10
Grand Ballroom
ORTHODONTICS IN TRANSFORMING SMILES - A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Presented by DR FAYE GOODYEAR

• Aligners, Fixed Braces or a combination?
• The Periodontal and Orthodontic interface
• How to improve aesthetics for our periodontal patients and what to avoid
• Orthodontic interventions for patients undergoing restorative and prosthodontic treatments
• Timing of Orthodontic Treatment in multidisciplinary cases
• Orthognathic treatment – being realistic about what is achievable

Grand Ballroom
10:10 — 10:30
GBR Foyer
MORNING TEA
GBR Foyer
10:30 — 12:00
Grand Ballroom
BIOLOGICAL IMPLANT COMPLICATIONS – DIAGNOSIS, MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION

Presented by DR RICHARD GRANT-THOMSON

• Peri-implantitis – from diagnosis to management
• Identifying patient risk factors
• Anti-resorptives – when, where and how
• Treatment approaches and strategies
• Maintenance and how to optimise success rates

Grand Ballroom
12:00 — 1:00
Lobby Level
LUNCH

Two course seated lunch

Lobby Level
1:00 — 3:15
Grand Ballroom
TREATMENT PLANNING IN THE AESTHETIC ZONE: ORCHESTRATING SMILE DESIGN WITH RESTORATIVE PRINCIPLES

Presented by A/PROF CHRISTOPHER HO

• Principles of Smile Design
• Comprehensive Aesthetic Treatment Workflows
• Minimally Invasive Adhesive Techniques to optimise long term oral health
• Integration of Multiple Modalities: Whitening, Aligner Therapy, Direct Resin and Indirect Ceramics
• Direct Resin Artistry and Ceramic Preparation

Grand Ballroom
3:15 — 3:30
GBR Foyer
AFTERNOON TEA
GBR Foyer
3:30 — 5:30
Grand Ballroom
SHADES OF CHANGE: COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING DISCOLOURED TEETH

Presented by A/PROF CHRISTOPHER HO

• Evidence based whitening protocols
• Restorative and Prosthodontic approaches when bleaching alone is insufficient
• Clinical Cases and Practical Workflows
• Choosing the appropriate modality: Non-invasive Whitening, Microabrasion, Resin Bonding or Ceramic Veneers
• Setting realistic expectations

Grand Ballroom

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