As the world's population is aging rapidly, current dental care and practices will not be able to contribute to the public, if they do not change. Besides caries and periodontal diseases, distinctive dental problems for elderly people, including increased root fractures and tooth wear, have also been more recognized. Now, leading doctors from different parts of the world are here to discuss future dental care and practices, including how it should be in the era of implantology, how MI should be practiced clinically, desired future developments in materials, and how the dental health-care system should be.

Coordinator
Prof. Junji Tagami
Dentist

For the success of restorative treatment at high levels; it is most important that patient demands are understood; knowledge is shared between dentists, dental hygienists and dental technicians; and that these parties share information and participate actively in the dental treatment from the examination and diagnosis phase. In order to achieve this, dentists need to understand the design of materials for restoration, as well as rapidly evolving restorative materials, such as CAD/CAM and their fabrication methods. Simultaneously, dental technicians are required to understand what can and cannot be achieved by orthodontic treatment and surgery. In this session, we aim to organize and present information on modern restorative treatment to provide an opportunity for dentists and dental technicians to exchange information.

Coordinator
Dr.Toyohiko Hidaka
Japan
Dentist

Coordinator
Prof. Yoshinobu Maeda
Japan
Dentist

We notice the predominance of articles on implants and esthetic restorations in reading recent dental journals published worldwide. The situation is comparable in Japanese dental journals or, in fact, seems to go even further to lead this trend. Accordingly, the periodontal conditions and prostheses leap out at readers from the journals. These prostheses made by Japanese dental technicians are excellent enough to be well accepted in international dental society. However, it is almost impossible for any dental technician who only received education in dental technician schools to achieve such an esthetically satisfactory level of work, and thus post-graduate training is of critical importance. Consequently, the most important thing is that technicians know their goals for which they receive training, or whether they can find a mentor or any concept that they aim at. There cannot be a dream without a goal. So, I eagerly hope that young technicians who forge the future will listen to this lecture and discover clues to finding their own goals.

Coordinator
Dr. Katsunori Nameta
Japan
Dentist

The recent advances in dentistry and dental equipment are amazing. Even in this revolutionary period, the sole goal of dentistry remains to save the patients' teeth and improve their function. This means that we must always look for the best solution for the patient.

The basics of dentistry lie in our techniques, as well as in the brain that utilizes this. The subject of the treatments is humans, and because of this, the essence of treatment remains unchanged despite the changes in society. These basics are the skills considered inevitable for dentists. By knowing the skills, polishing the skills, and using them as a base, the concept of "thinking clinical dental practice" becomes clearer.

Coordinator
Dr. Hisashi Suzuki
Japan
Dentist

The oral cavity is an organ that anyone can observe easily over a long period of time. Changes that occur with time can be objectively observed by looking at any aspects, such as a single tooth, the surrounding tissues that support the tooth, dentition, occlusion of the upper and lower jaws, and the position or the motion of the lower jaw. The foundation of clinical medicine begins from giving full attention to the patients. Medical care does not stand if the communication between the patient and the doctor is not sufficient. The fact that long-term clinical observation is enabled means that the doctor and the patient have been acquainted for a long time, indicating that a strong relationship of trust has developed between the two parties. I believe that there is much to learn from the four presenters who have been conducting long-term observations by establishing a strong relationship of trust with their patients.

Coordinator
Dr. Hiroyasu Sugano
Japan
Dentist

One missing tooth requires restoration by means of a bridge prosthesis or an implant, which has potential risks leading to further dental problems. From the viewpoint of Minimum Intervention, the effort made to preserve each single tooth matters a great deal to prevent disease progress. In the field of periodontal treatment, the paradigm has shifted from resection procedures to regenerative therapy at an accelerated pace with the advances in tissue engineering, which has resulted in greatly increased chances of tooth preservation.

In this session, leading periodontists from the United States and Japan will give lectures. Practitioners will speak on the essential points of clinical diagnosis for the most advanced periodontal regeneration therapy and academic professionals will speak on the study of forthcoming materials to be used for periodontal regeneration therapy. Based on these lectures, we will discuss the possible preservation of teeth affected by periodontal diseases.

Coordinator
Dr. Yasukazu Miyamoto
Japan
Dentist

Generally, esthetic dentistry, based on the concept of Minimum intervention (MI), covers a wide range of treatment modalities from less invasive whitening to implant treatment for missing teeth. Furthermore, a variety of materials, including composite resin for direct restoration, as well as zirconium frame fabricated with the CAD/CAM system, is used to complicate such treatments.In this session, we welcome doctors practicing esthetic dentistry in Korea, Taiwan, and Japan to be onstage to discuss the different cultural factors between countries and how they affect esthetic dentistry and treatments.

Coordinator
Dr. Atsuo Uematsu
Dentist

How can dentistry contribute to the society expected to have more aging population?

Now, twenty-five years have passed since the osseointegrated implant was first introduced in Japan, and implant-supported prostheses seem to be popular as an option in prosthedontic treatment for patients with complete edentulism and multiple missing teeth. However, all implant-supported prostheses cannot be treated similarly and you need to do clinical procedures based on complete clinical denture prosthodontics, when considering the restoration of facial esthetics.

In this session, we invite doctors from Asian countries to talk about the prosthedontic approaches for missing teeth, including applications of dentures and implants, as well as the current dental care and practices in each country.

Coordinator
Dr. Kunihiko Teranishi
Dentist

The system of orthodontic practice, which has developed worldwide after being centered in the United States and Europe, is evolving to provide diverse treatment options according to patient needs. In addition, orthodontic practice is definitely becoming more familiar due to the development of the straight wire system, CAD/CAM, CBCT, etc. In such an environment, we, as clinicians, are required to make more subjective and logical decisions and selections in regards to examination and diagnosis, treatment, and evaluations. In this session, we have invited dentists who are making achievements worldwide in areas such as lingual orthodontics and dental implant anchorage, and we will discuss the future direction of orthodontic practice.

Coordinator
Prof. Keiji Moriyama
Japan
Dentist

In regards to orthodontic treatment, the development and expansion of orthodontic materials have progressed rapidly in recent years. This resulted in a wider variety treatment formats and methods, enabling more efficient treatment compared to previous years. When discussing the treatment effect, it is also important to eliminate or minimize the risk factors that may occur during treatment, such as caries and periodontal disease. Trustable and safe treatment methods are in strong demand for improvement of treatment quality. For this reason, I would like to propose some approaches for patient-friendly orthodontic treatment and discuss these approaches together in this symposium.

Coordinator
Prof. Shigemi Goto
Japan
Dentist

Clinical application: Suction of the lower full denture

Ten years have already passed since the making of the video at GC titled "Anyone can achieve suction of lower full dentures" in 2001. Currently, scientific verification is gradually being made for the mechanism of suction in lower full dentures, and the clinical techniques involved have changed gradually in the last 10 years. The major differences lie in the enrichment of such technologies as artificial teeth arrangement, format of the polished surface, polymerization systems that represent laboratory technique beneficial for suction, and enrichment of the esthetic aspects with active elderly people as the target. With consideration for these aspects, I would like to talk today about the clinical aspects of the suction of lower full dentures, the communication between dentists and dental technicians.

The points to know for the successful team medical care - Dental implant treatment through the cooperation between dentists and dental hygienists - , Lecuture 9:30 - 11:30

Successful dental implant treatment is dependent on basic periodontal treatment as a preoperative process, infection-controlled surgery, and appropriate maintenance. The dental hygienist is involved in all aspects. Fast and appropriate surgery is especially dependent on the ability of the surgical assistant. Strong cooperation between dental hygienist and dentist is essential in achieving this. This seminar is intended for the study of the position of the assistant during operation, instrumental work, the teamwork between the operator and the assistant, and the important points in regards to the management of treatment devices and instruments.

Two-hour intensive whitening seminar - Learning to operate the hot product Tion Office -, Demonstration 12:30 - 14:30

In recent years, tooth whitening has been established as an area of dental practice. In the White Paper on Dental Practice in 2008, tooth whitening product was described as dental materials for which Japanese technology can be applied with expectations of a global rollout. In this trend, an office whitening product Tion Office is currently gathering attention. So what are the features of Tion Office? The whitening effect can be heightened by using this product, with sufficient understanding of the features. In this seminar, I would like to discuss and demonstrate some points for ably using this product, which incorporates the latest technology.

Preoperative and postoperative management in dental implant treatment - Infection control and maintenance -, Lecuture 9:00 - 12:00

Compared with periodontal tissues, the composition and structure of the soft tissues are weaker around a dental implant. In order to maintain the dental implant in a satisfactory condition over a long period, early detection and early treatment of peri-implant inflammation are important. Therefore, we as dental hygienist are required to observe the state of the peri-implant mucosa closely at all times and detect peri-implant inflammation at an early stage. In this seminar, I will discuss methods of peri-implant tissue evaluation conducted by the dental hygienist at the clinic and the actual practice of professional care in relation to the preoperative and postoperative management with the objective of preventing peri-implant inflammation.

Live Tooth Brushing Instruction, Demonstration 9:30 - 11:30 / 13:30 - 15:30 (The same seminar information will be presented in the morning and in the afternoon)

In our research committee, we presented matters regarding TBI (Tooth Brushing Instruction) through many papers and case reports. However, we feel that we have not communicated enough about the consideration for the patients, which is the most important aspect in the actual training opportunities. We considered that the best way to communicate the practical aspects in the training would be for you to actually see the training carried out in the treatment room. For this reason, we planned a seminar in which we will replicate the TBI in the treatment room in the forum venue here in Tokyo. The trainer will be an experienced dental hygienist from the Caries Prevention Society, and TBI will be carried out by a person role-playing a patient who the dental hygienist sees for the first time. Upon seeing this demonstration, we would like to discuss with you the essence of training.

PTC and its effects for individual cases, Demonstration 9:30 - 11:30 / 15:00 - 17:00 (The same seminar will be presented in the morning and in the afternoon)

Currently, PTC is a necessary technique in professional care for infection control in caries and periodontal diseases. The key to this technique lies in personalized care with attention to detail, and this aspect depends on the skills of dental professionals. In this seminar, we will present the actual cases of PTC and their effects and discuss professional care with consideration for the risks and backgrounds of each patient. Also, we will conduct demonstrations on a method of PTC that does not damage the tooth surface and gingiva and the points to note in regards to practical techniques, and we will answer any questions or inquiries you may have.

Try it now! Basic training for improvement of oral functions, Demonstration 12:30 - 14:30

When people say they hope to live their daily life happily, how mouths, which they use without really being conscious of it, perform "like a mouth" becomes a major issue. The happiness of eating, having conversions, and smiling... In addition, the various effects of these activities on the brain and the stimulation of salivary secretion, which is essential to bodily health, all link strongly to "the energy for living," I believe that we, as professionals of this important organ called the mouth, must not forget to communicate strongly to our patients in regards to being aware of maintaining the organic aspects of the oral cavity, as well as the decrease in oral functions due to illness, aging, or disuse syndrome.

Instrumentation one level higher, Demonstration 9:30 - 11:30 / 15:00 - 17:00 (The same seminar information will be presented in the morning and in the afternoon)

Scaling and root planing are the most basic and important treatments in periodontal practice. However, it is often difficult to conduct instrumentation to fit each patient or each tooth, and dental hygienists conducting periodontal treatment are required to have knowledge of periodontal diseases and treatments, as well as improved scaling and root planing techniques. This seminar will focus on the instruments that need to be used by dental hygienists for success in periodontal treatment, from basic handling to higher level operations.

Aiming to create crowns with minimal occlusal adjustments, Lecture on the clinical aspect, Demonstration 13:00 - 16:00

Crowns created by indirect methods are said to result in increased occlusion by 200–300 microns. The factors contributing to this increase are as follows: 1) problems related to the person making the crown, 2) problems related to materials, 3) problems related to the body using the crown. The addition of any of these element results in created crowns being worn out due to occlusal adjustment to the extent the ridges disappear. In this session, I would like to propose, through presentations of clinical examples, ways to make crowns with minimal occlusal adjustments with no extra burden on the dentists conducting occlusal adjustments and with the occlusal contact made as point contacts so that no excess burden will be placed on the abutment tooth or the opposing tooth. I hope the session will assist you in laboratory practice from tomorrow.

Artificial teeth arrangement with emphasis on a canine tooth guide to protect functional cusps, as well as balancing contact. Lecture on the clinical aspect, Demonstration 13:00 - 16:00

Complete dentures are made by utilizing knowledge and methods to fulfill the demands of patients with edentulous jaws, such as comfortable functions and esthetics. In addition, a certain degree of longevity is required for complete dentures in recent times. However, in reality, there are problems with the longevity of dentures, such as cases we have encountered where the functional cusp of the upper jaw seems to have worn out in a short period of time exhibiting the anti-Monson curve and resulting in fracture. So, how can we protect the functional cusps of the upper jaw and maintain the stable functions of complete dentures in the mouth as long as possible? We will present clinical cases to answer this question.

The Eshtetic Prosthetic Treatment on the Implant 9:30 - 11:30

Dr. Jean-Pierre Brun
France
Dr.jean Pierre Brun private practice limited to
implant dentistry

The lecture will focus on esthetic prosthetic
treatment using dental implants.

Lecture title TBC, Demonstration 11:15 - 14:00

Mr. Michel Magne
America
901 MichelMagne LA
Dental Technician

Esthetic repair using dental porcelain work
Lecture and demonstration will be held.