Dentistry through the ages
Exploring comprehensive dental care strategies across all life stages
As Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), I am delighted to extend a very warm welcome to this year’s Annual Scientific Meeting, taking place over two days: Friday 3 October and Saturday 4 October.
This year’s event will be held in the RCSI’s state-of-the-art Desmond Auditorium, located at 26 York Street, Dublin.
Our theme, ‘Dentistry Through the Ages’, will explore comprehensive dental care strategies across all life stages, from paediatric and adolescent to adult and elderly patients, enhancing your clinical knowledge and enriching your practice. A highlight of the conference will be the prestigious Fergal Nally Lecture, which this year will be delivered by Dr Christopher Fox.
Join us for an engaging two-day programme featuring distinguished local and international speakers, offering valuable insights and networking opportunities. Please note that the pre-conference CBCT Level 1 Training Course for General Practitioners is now fully booked.
I look forward to welcoming you to RCSI for what promises to be an inspiring and informative conference. For more information, or to register, please visit the Faculty of Dentistry website.
Programme
Friday 3 October
8.45: Welcome – Dean Professor Christopher Lynch
8.55: Introduction
9.00: “Where do teeth come from?” – Dr Aaron LeBlanc
9.25: Neonatology: “The First Few Weeks” – Dr Donough O’Donovan
9.50: Age 0-16: “4 Ps – Perfect Paediatric Prevention Pathway” – Dr Margaret Tuite
10.15: Three essential skills in Restorative Paediatric Dentistry – Professor John Walsh
10.40: Questions
10.50-11.20: Break and Trade Show
11.20: Management of Developmental Dental Anomalies – Professor Michael O’Sullivan
11.45: Challenges in Endodontics in Immature Teeth – Dr Ciaran O’Driscoll
12.10: “To intervene or not to intervene – that is the question” – Dr Maghnus O’Donnell
12.35: Periodontal Issues in Younger Patients – Dr Rachel Doody
1.00: Questions
1.10: Lunch and Trade Show
2.15: Teenage TMD – Dr Eamonn Murphy
2.40: Eating Disorders in Teens – Dr Michelle Clifford
3.05: Oral Medicine in Young People – Professor Claire Healy
3.30: Questions
3.40: Coffee and Trade Show
4.20: Helping composites to last through the ages – Professor Mark Latta
4.45: Prosthodontic Treatment Planning of the Adolescent Patient – When Does it Begin & Who Should be Involved? – Dr Carl Driscoll
5.10: AI Dental Applications for all ages and future ages – Dr Khaled Ahmed
5.35: Questions
5.40: Close
Saturday 4 October
8.55: Introduction
9.00: History of Dentistry – From Monastery to High Street. Dr Margaret Wilson / Professor Sir Nairn Wilson
9.25: Transforming the Tired Mouth – Dr Annie Hughes
9.50: The Perio Maintenance Patient: how long can it go on? – Dr Jason Owens
10.15: Different Dental Journeys: Providing Dental Care in a Drop in Shelter – Pat and Miriam Cleary
10.40: Questions
10.50: Coffee and Trade Show
11.20: Oral Med in Older people – Professor Rícheal Ní Ríordáin
11.45: Challenges in Adult endo – Dr Frank Gallagher
12.10: Ortho: Is it ever too late? – Dr Conal Kavanagh
12.35: Questions
12.40: Fergal Nally Lecture 2025 – Procession
12.45: Fergal Nally Lecture 2025 – Dr Christopher Fox
1.15: Presentation of Medal
1.20: Lunch and Trade Show
2.20: Ageing: What is actually happening? – Professor Dermot Power
2.45: Dementia and Dental Care – Dr Claire Curtin
3.10: Root Caries: Treatment Recommendations and Practical Concepts – Professor Richard Wierichs
3.35: Questions
3.45: Ten-minute Break / Stretch / Draw for Prizes
3.55: Teeth or Titanium: Ten years late(er) – Dr Ed Owens
4.20: Longevity of Prosthodontic Restorations – Dr Gerry Cleary
4.45: Digital Dentistry for all ages – Dr Radi Masri
5.10: Questions
5.20: Close
