Workshops

How to Register

When registering for DHAA Symposium you can add a workshop to your registration. If you have already registered for Symposium and would like to add a workshop, contact our team.

LA Update: Refining and revising your local anaesthetic techniques

Presented by Cathy Snelling and Sophie Karanicolas

It has been well documented (Renton, 2018; de St Georges, 2004) that dental patients will come back to an operator if they ‘don’t hurt’ and give ‘painless injections’. This part of our clinical practice remains the biggest source of anxiety for our patients - and often it becomes one for operators if they are not confident and competent in their local anaesthetic techniques. By achieving the following outcomes, participants will have increased confidence and competence to apply to their clinical local anaesthetic practice.

In this 3-hour interactive workshop participants will:

1. review the neuro-biology that underpins local anaesthesia (LA)
2. revisit the key clinical landmarks to use in administering effective LA
3. identify and discuss contemporary LA agents and techniques
4. practice operator and patient positioning for optimising local anaesthetic administration
5. bring everything that was covered in the workshop together through group activities that analyse a series of authentic scenarios

Please note that this workshop will be run twice. When registering, please select only ONE session, either morning or afternoon.

Cost:

• $180 for DHAA members
• $270 for non-members
  
  

Note: attendee numbers will be capped

CPD Hours: 3hrs

Ergonomics & Wellness for Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists

Dr Anikó Ball presents this interactive and practical demonstration workshop.

Worldwide research shows an alarming incidence of occupational chronic pain in the hygiene profession, forcing many to reduce work hours and contemplate a career change. Ergonomic research has focused on the dental working environment – the Outer Ergonomics – equipment, instruments, and surgery layout. These are very important considerations, however the clinician’s efficiency in posture and movement – the Inner Ergonomics – has been overlooked.

This session will set you on the path to career longevity and improved life quality. Some of the topics covered will be cumulative trauma, Inner & Outer ergonomics, biomechanical design, habit change and Active Rest.

Learning outcomes:

1. Understanding why occupational chronic pain is a significant health issue for hygienists
2. Recognition of harmful habitual work postures
3. Learning how to look into patients’ mouths and how to hold instruments with reduced risk of chronic pain
4. Understanding the power of habit and how to change harmful habitual postures Learning the Active Rest

Cost:

• $180 for DHAA members
• $270 for non-members
  
  

Note: attendee numbers will be capped

CPD Hours: 3hrs

Blood, Blood, Glorious Blood: Blood Pressure & Blood Glucose Workshop

Presented by Deb (Hume) Brown (Dental Hygienist and Enrolled Nurse) as an interactive workshop. 

This 2 hour hands-on workshop teaches attendees the skills to take an accurate Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose measurement, interpret the findings and implement the best course of care for patients. There are risks involved in managing patients with Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes within the dental setting. This workshop aims to provide dental practitioners with the knowledge and confidence to become involved with their patients’ overall health care and provide the support and education tailored to their needs.

Learning outcomes:

1. Understand the causes of hypertension and hypotension: what is actually happening in our bodies
2. Have a better knowledge of the ideal range of readings and the risks with uncontrolled disease
3. How to take an accurate blood pressure reading using both electronic and manual sphygmomanometers – patient positioning and timing play an important role!
4. Interpret the reading and know when to postpone treatment and refer to a medical practitioner
5. Understand a blood glucose reading: what are the risks of hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia and how to manage them in a dental setting
6. How to take an accurate blood glucose reading

All equipment will be supplied.

Cost:

• $120 for DHAA members
• $180 for non-members

Note: attendee numbers will be capped

CPD Hours: 2hrs

Royal Flying Doctor Service: Rural and remote oral health promotion workshop

Presented by Vaibhav Garg and Marcy Patsanza 

This 3 hour session allows attendees to visit and tour the RFDS Base at Adelaide Airport for a unique learning experience. The RFDS Oral Health Care Program offers a mobile dental and oral health care service to residents and communities throughout rural and remote South Australia and the Northern Territory. Regular ‘fly-in’ clinics provide opportunities for people of all ages living in remote locations to access high-quality dental care at no cost to the patient. The Program continues to grow and make advances towards a more collaborative approach to health care for those in remote areas. Find out more at this workshop, which also includes interactive group learning.

Learning outcomes:

1. Be familiar with the structure and principles of the RFDS and its Oral Health Program, and the local SA facility
2. Learn about oral health practices from experienced clinicians working in rural and remote settings
3. Develop strategies to incorporate chronic disease management into everyday practice

Cost:

• $180 for DHAA members
• $270 for non-members

Return coach transfers from the Adelaide Convention Centre are included in the price of the workshop. Coaches will departing the Adelaide Convention Centre at 08:00am and return by 12:00pm.

Please note that attendee numbers will be capped due to limited space at the RFDS Base.

CPD Hours: 3hrs

Aged Care Workshop

Chaired by Lynda van Adrighem, Chair of our Aged Care SIG
Panelists - Marylouise Freeman, Jacquie Biggar, Gemma Collins and Susan Emerson

This three hour workshop will be chaired by Lynda van Adrighem (Chair of the DHAA Aged Care Special Interest Group), and include guest presenters, open discussions and equipment and product demonstrations.

The focus is on knowledge sharing and professional collaboration to allow attendees to receive support for working in aged care.

Learning outcomes:

1. Explore the potential for embarking on a career working in aged care as a dental provider
2. Further develop skills, knowledge and confidence for work in the aged care setting
3. Investigate products and equipment useful when treating older patients
4. Discuss aspects of initiating a new business as a dental provider
5. Learn from the experiences of colleagues already working as mobile dental providers in aged care

Cost:

• $180 for DHAA members
• $270 for non-members
• No Charge for current DHAA Aged Care Chapter members - invitation to join the workshop for free will be emailed out to Chapter members closer to the Symposium.

CPD Hours: 3hrs

Contact us

To add a workshop to your existing Symposium registration please reach out to our Symposium Team using the form below.