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Botulinum Toxin Therapeutics and Beyond

November 10, 2025 by

Botulinum Toxin Therapeutics and Beyond

Course Objectives:

Understand the molecular structure, pharmaco-kinetics, and mechanism of action of botulinum toxin A.
Determine the therapeutic indications of botulinum toxins encountered at the dental clinics such as bruxism/clenching due to masticatory muscles hyperactivity, facial palsy, and tardive dyskinesia.
Review the essential head and neck anatomical structures to ensure safe clinical practice.
Learn the best handling, storage, and reconstitution requirements for the botulinum toxin.
Practice safe and accurate injection techniques to achieve the desired therapeutic effect.
Recognize and manage the side effects related to botulinum toxin injections.

Course Program:

TIME	TOPICS
09:00 – 09:10	Welcome & Introduction
09:10 – 09:35	Didactic Lecture 1: Introduction to Botulinum Toxin Therapeutics in Dentistry and Oral Medicine Speaker: Mohammed Bin Dakhil 20-minute lecture, followed by 5 minutes Q&A
09:35 – 10:00	Didactic Lecture 2: Clinical Application and Case Studies of Botulinum Toxin in Dental Practice Speaker: Arwa Mohammed Farag 20-minute lecture, followed by 5 minutes Q&A.
10:00 – 10:10	Break
10:10 – 10:40	Hands-On Practice 1: Botulinum Toxin Handling, Reconstitution, Patient Preparation and Safety Protocols. Demonstrators/instructors: Arwa Farag & Mohammed Bin Dakhil 30-minute demonstration and hands-on.
10:40 – 11:50	Hands-On Practice 2: Advanced Botulinum Toxin Administration and Personalized Treatment Planning Demonstrators/instructors: Arwa Farag & Mohammed Bin Dakhil 70-minute demonstration and hands-on.
11:50 – 12:20	Hands-on Practice 3: Botulinum Toxin Injection of the Major Salivary Glands Demonstrators/instructors: Konstantina Delli 30-minute demonstration and hands-on.
12:20 – 12:30	Discussion and wrap up

Workshop fees:

	Super Early Bird (1-31 December 2025)	Early Bird (1-20 January 2026)	Onsite (21 January – 7 February 2026)
Student	600	700	1,000
Board Resident / Dentist	800	900	1,200

*Prices in SAR

Limited seats only

Speakers:

Dr. Arwa Farag

BDS, DMSc, Dip ABOM, Dip ABOP, FRCSEd.

Bio:

Dr. Arwa Farag is an Associate Professor/Consultant of Oral Medicine/Orofacial Pain at KAUFD, Jeddah,KSA. She is also a visiting faculty at Tufts University(TUSDM), Boston,USA. Dr. Farag graduated with BDS from King Saud University, Riyadh,KSA. She completed her training in oral medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and earned her Doctor of Medical Science from Harvard University. She completed her fellowship in TMD/orofacial pain at TUSDM. Dr. Farag is a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral Medicine, the American Board of Orofacial Pain. She is the current treasurer of the American Academy of Oral Medicine and a steering member of the World Workshop on Oral Medicine. She is a member of the Scientific Council of the Saudi Board of Oral Medicine Training Programs and a founding member of the Saudi Society of Oral Medicine.

Dr. Mohammed BinDakhil

BDS, MS

Bio:

Dr. Bin Dakhil is the Research and Funding Programs Manager at the Saudi National Institute of Health (Saudi NIH) and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Augusta University, USA. He is board-certified in Oral Medicine and completed his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from the University of Florida and an MS in Oral Biology from Penn Dental Medicine. Dr. Bin Dakhil serves as Chair of the Abstracts Committee for the American Academy of Oral Medicine and is an active researcher and reviewer in oral medicine.

Dr. Konstantina Delli

DDS, MSc (Oral Medicine) MSc (Clinical Epidemiology), Dr.med.dent, PhD

Bio:

Dr. Konstantina Delli completed her specialty training in Oral Medicine and Pathology at the Dental School of Athens, followed by a doctoral degree at the University of Bern and a second PhD at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. Additionally, she completed a three-year program in Clinical Epidemiology. DR. Delli research focuses on dry mouth, Sjögren’s disease, oral mucosal disorders, and ultrasonography of the major salivary glands. She currently work as a staff member at the Dental School of Groningen and as an Oral Medicine Specialist at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherland.

Each attendee can bring one patient for the hands-on part of the workshop. If you don’t have a patient, we will provide you with a volunteer.

Ultrasonography in Daily Dental Practice: From Diagnosis to Therapeutic Guidance

November 10, 2025 by

Ultrasonography in Daily Dental Practice: From Diagnosis to Therapeutic Guidance

Session Description:

This workshop introduces dentists to the expanding role of ultrasonography in dental clinics, focusing on its utility in diagnosing salivary gland dysfunctions and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Additionally, the session highlights how ultrasound can guide minimally invasive procedures such as therapeutic injections to the masticatory and neck muscles and major salivary glands

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course the participants are able to:

Understand the principles of ultrasonography and its advantages in the diagnosis of conditions affecting the orofacial region.
Recognize the role of ultrasonography in evaluating salivary gland & TMJ pathology.
Appreciate the use of ultrasound guidance in performing therapeutic procedures in the orofacial region.
Perform basic ultrasonographic scans of the salivary glands and temporomandibular joint to identify anatomy and common pathologies.
Demonstrate via video simulation for ultrasound-guided injection techniques for myofascial trigger points and botulinum toxin application in patients with hypersalivation.
Integrate ultrasonographic assessment and intervention protocols into dental practice to improve patient management outcomes in orofacial disorders.

Course Program:

TIME	TOPICS
09:00 – 09:10	Welcome & Introduction
09:10 – 09:55	Lecture 1: Salivary Glands Ultrasonography in Clinical Practices. 40-minute lecture followed by 5 minutes Qs & As Synopsis: This lecture will place emphasis on the advantages of real-time imaging for enhancing diagnostic accuracy and procedural safety of therapeutic interventions to the salivary glands while avoiding potential complications. Speakers: Konstantina Delli
09:55 – 10:20	Lecture 2: Temporomandibular Joint Ultrasonography in Clinical Practices. 20-minute lecture followed by 5 minutes Qs & As Synopsis: This lecture highlights the advantages of real-time imaging for enhancing diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic procedural safety to the TMJ region. Speakers: Jaisri Thoppay
10:20 – 10:30	Break
10:30 – 12:30	Hands-on Stations (120 minutes) Session Description: This interactive workshop provides dentists with hands-on training in the use of ultrasonography for clinical evaluation and intervention in orofacial disorders. Participants will practice ultrasound scanning techniques for assessing salivary glands and the TMJ, and learn, via simulation, ultrasound-guided methods for administering treatment for patients with myofascial pain and hypersalivation. The session is designed to build practical confidence in integrating ultrasonography into routine dental care. Demonstrators: Konstantina Delli & Jaisri Thoppay Session Logistics: Participants will be divided to 2 groups to rotate between 2 stations, each dedicated to one of the anatomical structures discussed in the lectures (i.e., major salivary glands and TMJ). Each station will last for approximately 60 minutes before switching to the other station and will have an experienced instructor and appropriate simulation models and/or real patients for hands-on practice.

Workshop fees:

	Super Early Bird (1-31 December 2025)	Early Bird (1-20 January 2026)	Onsite (21 January – 7 February 2026)
Student	100	200	300
Board Resident / Dentist	200	300	400

*Prices in SAR

Limited seats only

Speakers:

Dr. Konstantina Delli

DDS, MSc (Oral Medicine) MSc (Clinical Epidemiology), Dr.med.dent, PhD

Bio:

Dr. Jaisri Thoppay

BDS, MBA, MS, DipABOM, MSHA

Bio:

Dr. Thoppay is a distinguished healthcare professional with a multifaceted background in oral health, healthcare consulting, EdTech, and executive leadership. She currently serves as the CEO of the Center for Integrative Oral Health Inc., Neonotics, where she champions holistic and interdisciplinary approaches to oral healthcare. In addition to her leadership role, she maintains a private practice specializing in Oral Medicine, Orofacial Pain Management, and the care of medically complex patients.

Dr. Thoppay has served in academia for over 11years in her career journey where, she contributed significantly to clinical care, research, and education, mentoring students and advancing the field through innovative initiatives. Beyond academia and clinical practice, Dr. Thoppay is a passionate advocate for oral health equity. She actively participates in community outreach, patient-centered focus groups, both online and in person. Dr. Thoppay’s diverse experience, interdisciplinary knowledge, and unwavering dedication to patient care and healthcare transformation make her a respected leader and innovator in the field, and she currently serves as the President of American Academy of Oral Medicine.

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Digital Implant Workflow: Prosthetically Driven Planning, Surgical Guide Fabrication, and Immediate Provisionalization for Single Implants

November 10, 2025 by

Digital Implant Workflow: Prosthetically Driven Planning, Surgical Guide Fabrication, and Immediate Provisionalization for Single Implants

Course Objectives:

Understand the principles of prosthetically driven implant planning for single-tooth replacement.
Gain hands-on experience with digital design and 3D printing of surgical guides.
Explore the applications of immediate and delayed loading protocols.

Course Program:

TIME	TOPICS
09:00 – 10:00	Lecture: Understand the principles of prosthetically driven implant planning for single-tooth replacement.
10:00 – 10:15	Coffee break
10:15 – 11:00	Demo: Digital Implant Planning and Surgical Guide Design
11:00 – 12:30	Hands-on experience with digital design and 3D printing of surgical guides

Workshop fees:

	Super Early Bird (1-31 December 2025)	Early Bird (1-20 January 2026)	Onsite (21 January – 7 February 2026)
Student	500	600	900
Board Resident / Dentist	700	800	1,100

*Prices in SAR

Limited seats only

Speaker:

Prof. Ramtin Sadid-Zadeh

DDS, MS

Bio:

Dr. Ramtin Sadid-Zadeh is Professor and Head of the Division of Prosthodontics, and Associate Program Director for Postgraduate Prosthodontics at UAB School of Dentistry. He previously served as Dean of Digital Technologies at the University at Buffalo. Dr. Sadid-Zadeh earned his DDS from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, followed by seven years in private practice.

He later completed a Master’s in Dental Materials, a certificate in Prosthodontics, and a Maxillofacial Prosthetics fellowship at UAB. He also earned a DDS from the University at Buffalo and is a graduate of the ADEA Leadership Institute. A recognized leader in digital dentistry, Dr. Sadid-Zadeh contributed to the ACP digital dentistry curriculum and has lectured and published extensively, including a book chapter on digital fixed prosthodontics. With over 12 years of intramural practice experience, he actively serves in leadership roles in the ACP and AAFP.

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Posterior Composite Restorations: How to Achieve Direct Restorations in a Predictable and Fast Way, with “STYLE”

November 10, 2025 by

Posterior Composite Restorations: How to Achieve Direct Restorations in a Predictable and Fast Way, with “STYLE”

Course Objectives:

This course will highlight:

The importance of prevention in the posterior zone
How to prepare the cavity for a direct posterior composite in a predictable way
The way to prevent post-operative sensitivity
Ways to improve the bonding of direct composite restorations
How to create a functional contact point
The protection of the hybrid layer
Achieving a fast and reliable direct posterior restoration

Course Program:

TIME	TOPICS
09:00 – 10:00	Tips and tricks to avoid post-operative sensitivity
10:00 – 11:00	Restoring posterior teeth in a smart way and with Style
11:00 – 12:00	Demo: Restoring a posterior tooth in a functional, esthetic and a fast way
12:00 – 13:00	Prayer / Lunch
13:00 – 15:00	Hands-On: Restoring a posterior tooth in a functional, esthetic and a fast way
15:00 – 15:30	Prayer / Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:30	Application by the participants

Workshop fees:

	Super Early Bird (1-31 December 2025)	Early Bird (1-20 January 2026)	Onsite (21 January – 7 February 2026)
Student	600	700	1,000
Board Resident / Dentist	800	900	1,200

*Prices in SAR

Limited seats only

Speaker:

Prof. Louis Hardan

DDS, DEA, PhD

Bio:

Prof. Louis Hardan is a full professor at Saint Joseph University (restorative and esthetic department and digital dentistry, AI and evolving technologies department) and owns a private practice in his home town Byblos.

He graduated dentistry in 1989 and continued his post-doctoral education at Saint Joseph University; he obtained a certificate for basic science in 1993, he completed his specialization in restorative and esthetic dentistry in 1995, and completed his PhD in oral biology and materials (Esthetic and Prosthetic Dentistry) in 2009.

He is an honorary and active international Styleitaliano member and the scientific director of this group. He is the Country Chairperson for Lebanon of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD) since 2020, ESCD certified member, ESCD board member and international affairs chairperson since 2021.

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Straight Forward Root Canal Treatment Where Safety Matters

November 10, 2025 by

Straight Forward Root Canal Treatment Where Safety Matters

Course objectives:

The Drs will go over a couple of straight forward sequences dealing with the daily practice in root canal treatment, of course they will be doing the obturation in 3D warm vertical condensation, which it’s still the golden standard in sealing the root canal system.

Learning points:

What is the difference between rotary files
Simple sequence for complex cases
When and where to use which file
3D Obturation, advantages and applications

Course Program:

TIME	TOPICS
09:00 – 10:00	An overview of the file system will be presented with an interactive time and what is the clinical applications in different clinical situations. With an open panel for questions and answers.
10:00 – 11:00	Live demonstration on how to use the files on resin tooth replica, followed by a training done by the Drs attending the hands-on
11:00 – 12:00	Live demonstration on Vertical condensation followed by the hands on.

Workshop fees:

	Super Early Bird (1-31 December 2025)	Early Bird (1-20 January 2026)	Onsite (21 January – 7 February 2026)
Student	400	500	800
Board Resident / Dentist	600	700	900

*Prices in SAR

Limited seats only

Speaker:

Dr. Philippe Sleiman

DDS, MSc, DSc

Bio:

Prof. Philippe Sleiman is a practicing clinician, internationally renowned speaker, and university professor; author of multiple articles in JOE, Roots, and Dental Tribune, inventor of dental instruments,he has publish a book on ultrasonic, and an avid traveler. He works in his private practice in his native Beirut and is Chief Endodontist in three clinics in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

He holds DDS, MSc, and DSc degrees and is Adjunct Assistant Professor of the University of North Carolina (USA) and Associate Professor of his home Lebanese University (Lebanon).

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Cementation Hands-on Workshop

November 10, 2025 by

Cementation Hands-on Workshop

Course Objectives:

Understand differences in esthetics, strength, and clinical use among all-ceramic systems, including implications for clinical tooth preparation.
Identify categories of luting materials, their indications, and clinical application for reliable restorations.
Apply correct surface treatment protocols to all-ceramic materials before cementation.
Manage surface contamination of ceramics during try-in with effective cleaning strategies.
Use practical techniques to reduce post-operative sensitivity after cementation.

Course Program:

TIME	TOPICS
13:30 – 14:30	Lecture: Cementation techniques
14:30 – 15:00	Lecture: Surface treatment of prosthetic restorations
15:00 – 15:15	Coffee break
15:15 – 16:00	Lecture: Surface treatment of prosthetic restorations
16:00 – 17:15	Hands-on Workshop: Cementation of a crown, veneer and onlay step-by-step.
17:15 – 17:30	Q&A session

Workshop fees:

	Super Early Bird (1-31 December 2025)	Early Bird (1-20 January 2026)	Onsite (21 January – 7 February 2026)
Student	400	500	800
Board Resident / Dentist	600	700	900

*Prices in SAR

Limited seats only

Speaker:

Dr. Michael Dieter

DDS

Bio:

Dr. Michael Dieter is a certified dentist from Germany. After his dental certification at the University of Tübingen, he was engaged in research work at the operative department of the same university and subsequently spent 4 years in private dental practice in Germany.

Dr. Dieter currently practises esthetic dentistry in a private dental clinic in Switzerland with a major focus on minimally invasive and adhesive dentistry. More than 27 years ago he integrated the CAD/CAM chairside application into his clinical workflow and today he is making use of the latest digital dental technologies.

As Head of Direct Restoratives & Prevention Global Education (Ivoclar, Principality of Liechtenstein) he is also directly involved in various development projects for new clinical products, putting him at the forefront of the latest technological developments in modern dentistry.

In February 2017 he received the “Best Speaker Award” at the 21^st UAE International Dental Conference in Dubai (4000 delegates voted the best out of 200 international speakers).

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