Conference 2024 12-14 September 2024. Christchurch here we come.
The Town Hall is the chosen venue for our event of the year. Thursday workshops optional, three options to choose from. First in first served watch this space. Friday, Saturday for the AGM and conference sessions.
Workshops Thursday 12 September 2024
Optional you can choose one from the following three Workshops for Thursday. The first two are full day the third one is just the afternoon.
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Simon Ashworth – How to integrate the service module into your busy practice “Take the frustration away from technology”?
kindly sponsored by Kulzer – full day – limited seats
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- How to integrate the service module into your busy practice “Take the frustration away from technology”?
- Service module – DEMO
- Assemble full denture carded and printed teeth
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Peter Anastasia hands on session Trios & Ivotion Denture System
– kindly sponsored by Ivoclar – full day – limited seats
Course Description
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, this Trios hands on workshop will cover different treatment scenarios and workflows within 3shape’s ecosystem. Furthermore, course participants will explore Ivoclar’s Ivotion Denture System, their processes, materials and equipment in the manufacturing of precision digital dentures.
Course Objectives:
– Learn how to scan with Trios 5 for complete, partial and immediate dentures
– Learn how to navigate through 3shape Unite, 3shape Communicate and 3Shape Dental System
– Gain a complete understanding of both clinical and technical workflows
– Explore the processes, materials and equipment associated with Ivoclar’s Ivotion Denture System
– Learn how to finish Digital Dentures manufactured on Programill 7 (PM7)
– Come away with a complete understanding of Trios and Digital Denture Workflows as well as Ivoclar’s Ivotion Denture System.
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Afternoon Business session – Maximise Your Business Potential
– Thursday Afternoon
– At this session we will have speakers covering all the aspects of Insurance, Marketing, Business Coaching and Business Banking.
1 Quadrant Finance including having your insurance and future protected.
2 Attraction Studio Taking your brand to a better place
3 Mr Renzie Hanham QSM Performance under Pressure
4 ANZ Business Banking Specialists – get your banking questions covered.
Simon Ashworth
Thursday Full day workshop
- How to integrate the service module into your busy practice “Take the frustration away from technology”?
- Service module – DEMO
- Assemble full denture carded and printed teeth
Simon is offering this lively different approach workshop to support your digital decision, teaching how to integrate a service module into your digital dental technology. How to capture the required data – best practice. Learn how a service module will fast track your performance to create a dental appliance using digital and analogue processes.
- How to capture the required data – best practice.
- How to partner with a service provider.
- How to under reduce the impact on your time to manage complicated digital workflows.
This is an opportunity to change the way we have traditionally worked making it easy for you to fast track to the digital future.
Friday and Saturday sessions
The Digital Mindset: What It Really Takes to Thrive in the Age of Data, Algorithms, and AI “Step forward the service module”.
This lecture presents an insight to the next generation of dental health professional, exploring the use of a service module to provide a range of features related to managing digital dental workflows. For example, you can create a network of providers that better defines and manages your schedule boosting results within a specified category. How to integrate the service module into your busy practice “Take the frustration away from technology”?
Bio
Simon Ashworth is an accomplished clinical dental technician with nearly 40 years’ experience. He has studied extensively in the fields of both fixed and removable prosthetics and is a passionate educator and KOL of emerging technologies. As a clinical and technical instructor for more than 15 years he has presented over 100 workshops and has lectured in 15 countries around the world.
Simon is based in northern NSW and is currently using his experience to develop application-based solutions for the integration of digital dentistry into mainstream protocols. With a touch of humour, he shares his insights into the learning curve of digital transformation – the opportunities to explore service modules to assist the busy clinical professional.
Simon’s ability and thirst for excellence has kept him at the forefront of his field and he continues to be a highly sought after and respected lecturing clinician. `
Peter Anastasia
Workshop session Thursday
‘Trios & Ivotion Denture System’
Course Description:
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, this Trios hands on workshop will cover different treatment scenarios and workflows within 3shape’s ecosystem. Furthermore, course participants will explore Ivoclar’s Ivotion Denture System, their processes, materials and equipment in the manufacturing of precision digital dentures.
Course Objectives:
– Learn how to scan with Trios 5 for complete, partial and immediate dentures
– Learn how to navigate through 3shape Unite, 3shape Communicate and 3Shape Dental System
– Gain a complete understanding of both clinical and technical workflows
– Explore the processes, materials and equipment associated with Ivoclar’s Ivotion Denture System
– Learn how to finish Digital Dentures manufactured on Programill 7 (PM7)
– Come away with a complete understanding of Trios and Digital Denture Workflows as well as Ivoclar’s Ivotion Denture System.
Friday session
Digital setup in lingualised occlusion according to BPS principles.
Course Description:
This Case Study will showcase complete clinical and technical workflows of a fully edentulous patient, using the Bio-Functional Prosthetic System (BPS) and Suction Effective Mandibular Complete Denture (SEMCD) principles in the digital realm. Incorporating 3shape software and Ivoclar’s Ivotion Denture System, this case study will provide confidence and guidance to those choosing to use the digital platform to treat their patients and provide them with precision complete digital dentures.
Saturday session
Join Peter Anastasia on his evolutionary journey from digital pioneer to, nine years later, one of the most recognised experts in the field of Digital Dentures.
With the efficiencies and benefits of CAD/CAM technology fast gaining traction in the treatment of edentulous patients more than ever before, a thorough understanding of set up principles and occlusion are required in providing BPS/SEMCD Digital Dentures. The presentation will focus heavily on Ivoclar’s SR Phonares Lingualised Tooth line, 3shape software and BPS/SEMCD tooth setup principles.
Bio
Peter Anastasia
Dip.DT, AdvDip.DP, Dental Prosthetist/Technician
Having started in the dental industry as a Dental Technician in 1998, Peter’s qualifications and experience over the years are impressive. He built his experience and reputation over many years, having operated a certified BPS® dental laboratory focusing on quality removable prosthetics.
In 2010, Peter extended his qualifications from Dental Technician to Dental Prosthetist and upon graduation he was awarded the Karl Ring Award for Clinical Excellence. Peter is also regarded an expert in the field of digital dentures offering advanced training courses in Australia for Ivoclar.
His passion for continuing education has kept him at the forefront in the field of Dental Prosthetics. In 2017, Peter was appointed by Dr Abe as one of the few Dr Abe SEMCD instructors. He has lectured nationally and internationally on Occlusal Therapy for Edentulous Patients.
This presentation will consist of two parts: ”Protecting Your Greatest Assets” and “Our People, Tailored Advice, Your Future Protected”
- In regards to Life products such as Business Disability, Key Person and like insurances which will be presented by Jeff Bailey from Asteron Life and Graeme Pickering.
- In regards to General Insurance, which is your Liability insurances, Business, Stock, Plant, Cyber cover etc and this will be presented by Ryan Jones and Katrina Goode from Runacres Insurance
1. Asteron Life theme will be “Protecting Your Greatest Assets”
Your business and your ability to work are arguably your greatest assets. Being self-employed and unable to work due to due to sickness or disability poses two significant risks. Firstly, there is your business which could be at risk including the jobs of the people who work for you, your customers, and your future income. Consequently, your personal and family income needs and aspirations are also at risk. Throw into the mix how ACC will or won’t protect you, and you have a complex set of factors that need to be considered when building insurance solutions that meet your unique business and personal circumstances. Sound professional advice is key.
This session, run by Graeme Pickering of SHARE and Jeff Bailey from Asteron Life, will briefly outline these risks and the types of strategies and solutions that should be considered.
2. Runacres Insurance theme will be “Our People, Tailored Advice, Your Future Protected”
Attached is an overview of Runacres Insurance Business model.
Quadrant Financial Services (Insurance & Investments):
Based in Christchurch, New Zealand (NZ) Quadrant is a specialist financial services team. Our core business is Risk Management (protecting individuals, their families and their businesses against unforeseen financial risk), Mortgage and Debt restructure and Investments (client risk profile, growth and accumulation of funds and retirement goals).
At Quadrant we are able to offer a wide range of specialist advice. If we are unable to give specialist advice ourselves we have contract arrangements with third parties to assist Quadrant where and when required.
We provide a holistic approach by assessing our clients full requirements and providing a process of recommendations and advice to meet their current goals and objectives.
Our priority is looking after our clients, protecting their assets and looking after the wellbeing of their family and themselves.
The strength of Quadrant’s business is referrals from our existing clients, Accountants, Solicitors and other professionals we work with and have a long term relationships with.
Further information click on the links below:
Jeff Bailey – Asteron Life Training and Technical Specialist
Bianca Punt: Attraction Studio:
Take your brand to a better place
In this session, you’ll learn that brand is more than a concept: it’s the most powerful tool your business has. You’ll discover how to leverage your brand to attract more great clients, keep them, and turn them into referrers.
We’ll discuss…
- How to clarify your points of difference
- How to connect with the clients you want (and avoid the ones you don’t)
- How to apply your brand to everything you do, from ad campaigns to the customer experience
- How transforming your brand can transform your bottom line
- Practical tips and takeaways that you can implement straight away
Are you ready to take your brand to a better place? Bianca Punt is a brand and marketing dynamo with a forward-thinking approach to brand strategy. She’s committed to helping business owners grow enduring brands, better connect with their customers, and deepen their pride in their business.
Bio:
You won’t find any pretentious commentary or meaningless industry jargon in this session; Bianca’s advice is practical, actionable, and takes commercial realities into account.
Bianca is a co-founder and director of Attraction Studio, a Best Award-winning creative agency based in Ōtautahi Christchurch. She leverages over two decades of business ownership, in multiple industries, to provide down-to-earth guidance that delivers tangible results.
When not in the office, Bianca enjoys walking her two dogs, getting out into nature, and flossing regularly.
Mr Renzie Hanham QSM is well qualified to present on ‘Performance Under Pressure’. His life experiences and qualifications are outstanding and include:
Performance Psychology:
He is a director of Gazing Performance Systems, an international company that specialises in improving performance under pressure. The company has trained people in over 45 countries and clients include major multi-national blue chip companies, government departments, the military and leading sporting organisations.
Renzie has over 60 years experience as a martial artist and is a black belt in judo and an 8th degree black belt in Seido Karate, one of two senior instructors in the world in that system.
Mental Conditioner.
Books:
Together with Dr Evans he contributed to ‘Mind Games’ – a book concerned with the mental aspects of performance published in London, 2004.
Renzie also contributed to Endurance Sports Diary 2005, a handbook for triathletes and multi sport and Triathlon Coaching by Dr John Hellemans.
Contributed to Lincoln Universities book by Prof Mike Hamlin “The Science and Practice of Rugby Training”
Occupation:
He presently works as a company director, graphic designer and was for some years a therapist at a local medical clinic.
An award winning graphic designer Renzie was a judge at the 1993 New York Art Directors’ Club’s International Awards.
Has had his own design business for many years and has produced a wide range of work from logos, brochures, numerous books and also illustrates.
ANZ Business Banking Specialists:
Whatever size your business, and whether you’re starting out, settling in, or growing overseas, we have the business specialists, expertise, geographic spread, and resources to help.
Hamish is the Strategy & Professionals Manager at ANZ. Hamish, together with the national relationship teams, leads ANZ’s key relationships with professional service firms and associations. In his almost 10 years at ANZ he has held a variety of customer-facing business roles across multiple business segments.
Ben Loffhagen is a Business Relationship Manager supporting Small to Medium Businesses. In the 13 years Ben has been at ANZ he has assisted a number of businesses start, run and grow – supporting the business and their owners succeed utilising ANZ’s products, services and expertise.
By leveraging national expertise ANZ will run through some of the solutions they can offer to clients in terms of embarking on business ownership. The session will focus on key matters that individuals and business owners need to have front of mind and talk through the mechanisms of how ANZ can support owners and individuals.
Includes questions and answer time.
Conference Session Presenters
Peter Anastasia
Friday session
Digital setup in lingualised occlusion according to BPS principles.
Course Description:
This Case Study will showcase complete clinical and technical workflows of a fully edentulous patient, using the Bio-Functional Prosthetic System (BPS) and Suction Effective Mandibular Complete Denture (SEMCD) principles in the digital realm. Incorporating 3shape software and Ivoclar’s Ivotion Denture System, this case study will provide confidence and guidance to those choosing to use the digital platform to treat their patients and provide them with precision complete digital dentures.
Saturday session
Join Peter Anastasia on his evolutionary journey from digital pioneer to, nine years later, one of the most recognised experts in the field of Digital Dentures.
With the efficiencies and benefits of CAD/CAM technology fast gaining traction in the treatment of edentulous patients more than ever before, a thorough understanding of set up principles and occlusion are required in providing BPS/SEMCD Digital Dentures. The presentation will focus heavily on Ivoclar’s SR Phonares Lingualised Tooth line, 3shape software and BPS/SEMCD tooth setup principles.
Bio
Peter Anastasia
Dip.DT, AdvDip.DP, Dental Prosthetist/Technician
Having started in the dental industry as a Dental Technician in 1998, Peter’s qualifications and experience over the years are impressive. He built his experience and reputation over many years, having operated a certified BPS® dental laboratory focusing on quality removable prosthetics.
In 2010, Peter extended his qualifications from Dental Technician to Dental Prosthetist and upon graduation he was awarded the Karl Ring Award for Clinical Excellence. Peter is also regarded an expert in the field of digital dentures offering advanced training courses in Australia for Ivoclar.
His passion for continuing education has kept him at the forefront in the field of Dental Prosthetics. In 2017, Peter was appointed by Dr Abe as one of the few Dr Abe SEMCD instructors. He has lectured nationally and internationally on Occlusal Therapy for Edentulous Patients.
How to Multiply Time to Achieve Extraordinary Results in Your Business
Unlock the potential of your business by “Mastering the Art of How to Multiply Time.”
In this workshop, you’ll learn.
A proven formula for multiplying your time and income.
A simple process for reducing inbox overwhelm.
What to do when there is too much to do
Bio
Mark Pfeifer who is a Christchurch based accountant and business coach to name a few of his many talents…
Mark is one of only a handful of professional speakers whose speaking, focuses on managing both time and the financial results of your business. He is very well branded and niched as the ‘Accountant with Attitude’ whose purpose is ‘To Inspire others to achieve their full potential and Multiply their Return On Time Invested’
Mark maintains a very real connection with business through his role as a Director of Bishop Toomey and Pfeifer Chartered Accountants. He has been a member of Business Network International (BNI) for over 20 years, and was the inaugural president of the first BNI (Business Network International) chapter in Christchurch and went on to form a second chapter. He is a former Dale Carnegie instructor in the ‘Human Relations and Effective Speaking’ course as well as a past President of the Christchurch chapter of National Speakers and recently qualified as an Evernote Certified Expert.
Simon Ashworth
Friday and Saturday sessions
The Digital Mindset: What It Really Takes to Thrive in the Age of Data, Algorithms, and AI “Step forward the service module”.
This lecture presents an insight to the next generation of dental health professional, exploring the use of a service module to provide a range of features related to managing digital dental workflows. For example, you can create a network of providers that better defines and manages your schedule boosting results within a specified category. How to integrate the service module into your busy practice “Take the frustration away from technology”?
Bio
Simon Ashworth is an accomplished clinical dental technician with nearly 40 years’ experience. He has studied extensively in the fields of both fixed and removable prosthetics and is a passionate educator and KOL of emerging technologies. As a clinical and technical instructor for more than 15 years he has presented over 100 workshops and has lectured in 15 countries around the world.
Simon is based in northern NSW and is currently using his experience to develop application-based solutions for the integration of digital dentistry into mainstream protocols. With a touch of humour, he shares his insights into the learning curve of digital transformation – the opportunities to explore service modules to assist the busy clinical professional.
Simon’s ability and thirst for excellence has kept him at the forefront of his field and he continues to be a highly sought after and respected lecturing clinician. `
Dr Nathan Lewis: Prosthodontists:
Topic: Getting underway with overdentures
Implant overdentures are fast becoming minimum standard of care, especially in the lower arch. What should we be aware of when treatment planning these cases and what are the advantages and disadvantages of the various options? This session will seek to answer these questions from a surgical and restorative perspective, providing real life examples of each.
Bio
Dr Nathan Lewis completed his undergraduate training in Dunedin and post-graduate training in Prosthodontics at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, with a special interest in fixed and implant prosthodontics. He now maintains a private practice in Christchurch focused mainly on implants.
Byron Park show casing Dental Photography
Capture the Magic!
Intro to photography for the dental technician. Starting with the basics and sprinkled with pro tips. Fundamental concepts, what to look for in a camera, accessories. Intraoral, portrait and product photography. Shade taking and communication between clinician and lab.
Bio:
Byron Park graduated with a Bachelors of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago in 2013. He has over 10 years experience in private practice. He enjoys clinical dentistry and dental CAD design on exocad and 3shape software. He enjoys spending time with dental technicians at the clinic in-house dental lab. Photography is a huge passion and obsession; and part of the daily documentation of his work. He will be speaking from the perspectives of both a clinician and technician. His aim is to make photography work for you under the typical constraints of time and budget in a busy workplace.
Marie MacKay
Bio
Marie MacKay has been the Chief Executive of the Dental Council since 2008. The Dental Council is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of dental professionals in New Zealand, with the primary role protecting the health and safety of the public by ensuring that oral health practitioners are safe and competent to practice.
Marie holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration and is a CA member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants. She has also held senior finance roles both internationally and within New Zealand.
Mr Sam Carrington
Topic: Cultural Safety
Bio:
Samuel (Hāmiora) Carrington (Te Arawa, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Pikiao) is the Associate Dean Māori and a Lecturer at Te Kaupeka Pūniho Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago. Samuel is a registered oral health therapist who has experience in the public and private dental sectors in Aotearoa. He is an Executive member of Te Ao Mārama (NZ Māori Dental Association) and an Executive member of the newly formed NZ Oral Health Association Te Ohu Pūniho Ora o Aotearoa. Samuel remains committed to Te Ao Mārama’s vision of hei oranga niho mo te iwi Māori, good oral health for Māori, for life.
Samantha Khaw
Presentation title: Does a facebow and customising condylar angles make a difference in complete dentures?
Presentation Description: This presentation of a patient case will be used to investigate if taking a facebow and customising the articulators’ condylar angles has an impact on complete dentures. Many clinical and dental technicians have articulators that are capable of customisation, but do you know if it is worth the effort? It has been reported that customisation of the semi-adjustable articulator to simulate the patient’s mandibular movements impacts the complete dentures. We will investigate if Articulator accuracy and bilateral balanced occlusion allows for the replication of the patient’s mandibular movements to improve the stability of complete dentures during mastication.
Bio:
Samantha Khaw is studying Clinical Dental Technology at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago. She graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Technology with Honours in 2023 before admission into Clinical Dental Technology the following year. She enjoys the combination of the technicalities and creativity of Dental Technology, as well as the CAD/CAM research aspect. More recently she has been captivated by the patient interactions involved in practising as a Clinical Dental Technician. After completion of the Postgraduate Diploma, Samantha is excited to explore new opportunities in the working field of Clinical Dental Technology.
Project title – Influence of different post-curing methods on the accuracy of 3D-printed dental crowns
This is based on his recent honours research project, utilising the curing equipment/research computer funded by NZIDT last year for Dental Technology research fund! So we are looking forward to sharing the results with NZIDT members!
Bio: Jason Cao graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Technology with Honours in 2023 from the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago and is currently doing his postgraduate study in Clinical Dental Technology at Otago. Jason is passionate about the technical work involved in the field and enjoys the utilisation of CAD/CAM technology. Looking forward, he is eager to integrate and improve those skills to deliver the best patient care in the growing field of Clinical Dental Technology.
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