ORAL CANCER:

Oral Cancer: Pathopysiology The term oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth and the pharynx. Several types of tissue make up the mouth and oropharynx. Most cases of oral cancer are because of cigarette smoking, heavy alcohol use or the use of both tobacco and alcohol consumptions. The stage of oral cancer is one of the most important factors in evaluating treatment options. A stage I oral cancer tumor means the primary tumor is 2 cm across or smaller and no cancer cells are present in nearby structures, lymph nodes or distant sites. A stage II oral tumor measures 2–4 cm across and no cancer cells are present in nearby structures, lymph nodes or distant sites. The oral tumor is larger than 4 cm across and no cancer cells are present in nearby structures, lymph nodes or distant sites is stage III. Stage IV is the tumor has invaded deeper areas and/or tissues. Depending on the stage of Oral Cancer the type of surgery is recommended. Tumor resection is an operation to remove the entire tumor. Some normal tissue surrounding the tumor is also removed to ensure that no cancer cells remain in the body.

• Oral Epidemiology and Risk Factors
• Molecular Pathogenesis of Oral cancer
• Chemotheraphy of oral cancer and its side effects
• Tobacco and oral diseases

Orthodontics:

Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, was the first specialty created in the field of dentistry. An orthodontist is a specialist who has undergone special training in a dental school or college after he/she has graduated in dentistry .The specialty deals primarily with the diagnosis, prevention and correction of malpositioned teeth and the jaws. Also commonly known as specialized dentists for braces. Dental braces  are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help to position them with regard to a person's bite, while also working to improve dental health Orthodontics. Retainers  are custom-made devices, usually made of wires or clear plastic, that hold Orthodontic retainers are custom-made devices, usually made of wires or clear plastic, that hold teeth in position after surgery or any method of realigning teeth. in position after surgery or any method of realigning teeth Risks and limitations: Before any active orthodontic treatment is considered it is essential that the oral hygiene is of a high standard and that all carious leions have been dealt with Arch wires, headgears and brackets themselves may cause significant damage either during an active phase of treatment or during debonding.

• Cleft Lip & Palate – Face the Controversies
• State-of-the-Art Orthodontics
• Embracing Orthodontic Discovery
• Technologies in Orthodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is an exciting and challenging specialty ofDentistry that combines dental, medical, and surgical knowledge and skills. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is the specialty of Dentistry that concentrates on the diagnosis and surgical management of oral and maxillofacial pathologic conditions, including epithelial diseases andmesenchymal disorders of soft and hard tissues.

• Dentoalveolar / Osteonecrosis / Nerve Injuries
• Dental Implantology & Grafting
• Craniomaxillofacial Trauma
• Head & Neck Oncology
• Reconstructive Surgery
• Cleft & Craniofacial Anomalies
• Orthognathic & Aesthetic Surgery
• TMJ Disorders & Surgery

Restorative Dentistry:

The term "restorative dentistry" refers to the integrated management of oral health problems and restoring the mouth to a functional andesthetic state. While it is not currently recognized as a dental specialty by the American Dental Association, general dentists are able to perform many of these procedures without additional education and certification. It all depends on how difficult the procedure is and what thedentist feels comfortable with. Many of the procedures are also covered by the dental specialty of prosthodontic dentistry, including fillings,veneers, crowns, bridges, full and partial dentures and dental implants.

• Strategic Regeneration: Biomaterial Selection and Surgical Techniques
• Alveolar Ridge Regenerative Strategies
• The Creation of Optimal Ceramic Esthetics
• Bone Preservation for Compromised Extraction Sites
• Adult Orthodontics to Resolve Spacing and Tissue Deficiencies
• Identification and Management of Prosthetic Problems for Dental Implants
• Periodontal Plastic Surgery for the Treatment of Recession Defects
• Periodontal Plastic Surgery for the Treatment of Recession Defects
• Novel Advances and Rationale for Implant Success

Periodontics:

Periodontics is that specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting andsurrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues. The didactic areas of instruction include the normal periodontium at the macro and microscopic level, periodontal pathologyincluding intra-oral lesions associated with periodontal conditions, periodontal microbiology and immunology, pain control and pharmacology applicable to periodontal treatments, cell biology, wound healing including periodontal regeneration, dental implantology, case management, epidemiology and statistics in Periodontology.

• Classification of periodontal diseases
• Non-surgical therapy
• Smoking and periodontal health
• Periodontal surgery
• Teeth versus implants in periodontal patients
• Dento-legal aspects of managing patients with periodontal diseases
• Risk factors

Cosmetic Dentistry:

cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of a person's teeth, mouth and smile. cosmetic dentistry provides elective – or desired – treatments or services. Cosmetic dentistry treatments currently in use include Inlays/Onlays, Composite Bonding, Teeth Whitening, Dental Veneers, Dental Implants, Smile Makeover, Full mouth reconstruction.

• LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN FACIAL ESTHETICs
• The importance of the psychological aspectsin the management of the aesthetic smile
• Cure and Esthetics with Hyaluronic Acid for the intra oral application

Endodontics:

Endodontics is that branch of dentistry, concerned with the morphology, physiology, and pathology of the human tooth, and in particular thedental pulp, root and peri-radicular tissues. The study and practice of endodontics includes the biology of the normal pulp, crown, root and peri-radicular tissues and the aetiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries that affect these tissues.

• Endodontic Instruments
• Asepsis in Endodontics
• Cleaning and Shaping of Root Canal System
• Access Cavity Preparation

Dental Marketing:

Every interaction between your dental practice and a patient is a component of marketing. In some cases, this will encompass concrete details like the way your office staff answers the phone or the list of services you offer. The need for better dental marketing has increased with the public’s awareness, as well as industry need to develop better services. Because of the flood of information on the internet, average new patient is more aware and educated concerning the aestheticoptions available today from a dentist. As a result, a higher quality dentist is being requested that .they have to develop a Comprehensive Marketing Strategy.Dental marketing program is not complete without comprehensive internet marketing. By now, most dental practices posses a fairly upscale website. The next key to your cosmetic dentistry marketing plan is to constantly enhance the user experience of website.

• How to Develop a Comprehensive Marketing Strategy
• How to Attract the Ideal Patients
• Internet Marketing
• Building Strategic Alliances

• Maxillo-facial prosthetics
• Implant-based prostheses
• Management of temporo-mandibular disorders
• Dentures

Management of traumatic injuries to children's teeth:

Trauma to the primary dentition present special problems and the management is often different as compared with permanent teeth. An appropriate emergency treatment plan is important for a good prognosis. Approximately 30% of children have experienced dental injuries. Injuries to the mouth include teeth that are: knocked out, fractured, forced out of position, pushed up, or loosened. Root fractureand dental bone fractures can also occur. Dentoalveolar trauma may be classified into categories based on treatment protocols. These categories include: dental avulsion, dental luxation and extrusion, enamel and crown fracture, dental intrusion, dental concussion and subluxation, root fracture, and alveolar bone fracture.

• Clinical examination of injuries
• Radiographic examination
• Sensibility test
• Use of antibiotics
• Immature verses mature permanent teeth
• Pulp canal obliteration

Advanced research in pediatric dentistry:

Dentistry can be a precise and effective way to perform many dental procedures. The potential for dentistry to improve dental procedures rests in the dentist's ability to control The use of sedation in pediatric dentistry.

• Molecular etiologies of non-syndromic cleft palate
• Genetic determinants of dental fluorosis susceptibility/resistance
• Pharmacogenetics of fluoride
• Genetics of interfrontal bone morphogenesis
• Development of a caries risk assessment module
• Dietary recommendations for infants and toddlers
• The use of sedation in pediatric dentistry

Diagnosis/imaging & Use of lasers in children:

Laser dentistry can be a precise and effective way to perform many dental procedures. The potential for laser dentistry to improve dental procedures rests in the dentist's ability to control power output and the duration of exposure on the tissue (whether gum or tooth structure), allowing for treatment of a highly specific area of focus withoutdamaging surrounding tissues.

• Laser Hard Tissue Applications
• Laser Soft Tissue Applications
• LASER PERIODONTAL THERAPY
• Oral papillectomies
• Operculectomy
• Pulpotomy
• Root canal debridement and cleaning

Dental Hygiene:

Dental hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems, most commonly, dental cavities, gingivitis,caries ,periodontal (gum) diseases and bad breath. A dental hygienist is a licensed dental professional who is registered with a dental association or regulatory body within their country of practice.

• Gerodontics
• Caries: Future diagnostic tools and prevention
• Nutrition and oral health
• Photodynamic Therapy in Dentistry
• Dental Hygienist, Dentist and the patient
• Erosions/ Attrition/ Abrasion

Preventive and operative dentistry:

Preventive dentistry is the practice of caring for one's teeth to keep them healthy. This helps to avoid cavities, gum disease, enamel wear, and more. Preventive dentistry prevents people from developing dental problems later on. Cavities, gingivitis, enamel loss, and periodontitis can all be avoided or mitigated with proper dental care. operative dentistry dentistry concerned with restoration of parts of the teeth that are defective as a result of disease, trauma, or abnormal development to a state of normal function, health, and esthetics.

• Techniquies involved in operative dentistry
• Instruments used in operative dentistry
• Preventive dentistry for children
• Current Concepts in Preventive Dentistry

TRACK-16: Dental Sleep Medicine

Dental sleep medicine is an area of dental practice that focuses on the use of oral appliance therapy to treat sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Approximately 25 million adults have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which can cause them to stop breathing hundreds of times a night for anywhere from a few seconds to more than a minute. Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that occurs when your muscles relax during sleep, allowing soft tissue to collapse and block the airway. As a result, repeated breathing pauses occur, which often reduce your oxygen levels. These breathing pauses are followed by brief awakenings that disturb your sleep.

Sub Tracks:

Snoring

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Oral Appliance Therapy