An Evening of Restorative Decision-Making & Communication in Dentistry
Join us this February for an insightful Study Group Session featuring two experienced dentists, practical lectures, meaningful discussion — and dinner together 🍽️
Dr. Jeffrey Seow Kim Bock
Lecture 1: Are You a One-Tooth Wonder?
Synopsis: As dentists, our primary goal is to provide high-quality care to our patients. However, excellent clinical skills alone are not enough; effective communication is crucial to delivering exceptional patient care. In this presentation, we will explore the importance of communication in dentistry and provide practical tips to improve patient care.
Dr. Wong Keng Mun
Lecture 2:
• Borderline Teeth: To Keep or to Replace?
• Mastering Aesthetic Zone Decisions
Synopsis: Restoring teeth in the aesthetic zone often puts restorative dentists at a crossroads: should we preserve the natural tooth or extract and replace it? This lecture presents a clear, restorative-driven framework for making predictable, evidence-based decisions. We will review key diagnostic factors—remaining tooth structure, periodontal stability, endodontic prognosis, soft-tissue biotype, occlusion, and patient expectations—that determine whether a tooth is restorable. When preservation is possible, we will cover restorative strategies such as adhesive buildups, post-and-core rehabilitation, crown lengthening, periodontal regeneration, and minimally invasive ceramic restorations. When extraction is the better option, we will explore immediate and staged implants, socket preservation, resin-bonded bridges, conventional bridges, and other aesthetic replacement solutions. This lecture emphasises preservation as the priority, while equipping restorative dentists with practical guidelines to choose the most predictable, long-term solution for each patient’s smile.
For more information, please contact +6017 7887 644 or email mdaassoca@mda.org.my
