The Faculty of Dentistry’s Annual Scientific Meeting will trace the footsteps of dentists from dawn to dusk

Professor Christopher D. Lynch, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), is extending a very warm welcome to the faculty’s Annual Scientific Meeting.

The event will take place over two days – on Friday 25 October and Saturday 26 October – at the RCSI’s state-of-the-art Desmond Auditorium based at 26 York Street, Dublin. The theme for this year’s ASM is ‘A Day in the Life of a Dentist.’

“Their diverse perspectives and wealth of knowledge promise to enrich our understanding of dentistry and its evolving landscape.”

Professor Lynch

“So, dear colleagues,” said Professor Lynch, “let us explore this theme together, tracing the footsteps of dentists from dawn to dusk. From opening the morning post, bearing news and challenges alike, to the arrival of patients, each diagnosis is a puzzle to solve, a path toward wellbeing. Beyond enamel and pulp, dentists navigate emotions. They ease anxiety, answer questions and build trust. A child’s first dental visit, a senior’s denture adjustment; they handle each moment with grace. As dusk settles, dentists review charts, celebrate successful procedures, and plan for tomorrow.”

A high point of the conference is the Edward Leo Sheridan Lecture, which will be delivered this year by Professor Alastair Sloan, Head of the Melbourne Dental School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, and Professor of Tissue Engineering and Dental Biology.

Prior to joining the University of Melbourne, he was Professor of Tissue Engineering and Bone Biology at the School of Dentistry, Cardiff University. Professor Sloan’s research focuses on the regeneration of mineralised tissues and the behaviour and therapeutic use of dental pulp stem cells. He is interested in the cellular and molecular responses of these cells to biomatrices and compromised biological environments to understand their functional behaviour during tissue injury.

Professor Lynch says: “I would like to acknowledge the hard work of our Scientific Committee, chaired by Dr Edward Cotter, in the design and delivery of the meeting.

“The committee has meticulously curated an outstanding line up of speakers, each of whom is an expert in their chosen field.

“Their diverse perspectives and wealth of knowledge promise to enrich our understanding of dentistry and its evolving landscape.

“I eagerly anticipate your presence at the Faculty’s Annual Scientific Meeting 2024.

“Together, we will explore the latest advancements, engage in stimulating discussions, and celebrate the remarkable contributions of dental professionals.”

Find out more, visit asm.facultyofdentistry.ie

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