Recapping the SPDNZ Study Day
Kia ora,
The Specialist Paediatric Dentists of New Zealand (SPDNZ) group met virtually again for a Study Day on 22 July 2023. The group had an amazing day filled with outstanding educational presentations and renowned local and international speakers from Australia, Europe and New Zealand presenting on a range of different topics in paediatric dentistry.
Our keynote speaker Prof Katrin Bekes (Professor and Chair of Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Austria and President of German Society of Paediatric Dentistry) presented to us on the European perspective on management of MIH. The group found Prof Bekes talk to be informative and it was useful to hear a different perspective.
Dr Mihiri Silva gave an insight into several research projects in which she has partnered locally and internationally with colleagues around the world. She shared her research via a presentation titled From observation to intervention: Evidence-based approaches to improving the oral health of children.
Dr Vanessa Cho presented her research project Eye-tracking in dentistry: What do children notice? which the group found it interesting, informative and useful.
Thank you to all the local speakers for their time and sharing knowledge with our group.
SPDNZ launches a new website
A BIG thank you to AAPD and its Executive Committee for their generous sponsorship to build a local website for SPDNZ group. We hope the tailored website will support us in improving public awareness and building a professional network and connections so we can better advance the speciality of Paediatric Dentistry in Aotearoa New Zealand. Be sure to take a look at the SPDNZ’s new website and let us know your feedback.
SPDNZ members continue to represent the speciality of paediatric dentistry in Aotearoa New Zealand and advocate on matters relevant to children’s oral health. The future is looking great!
Ngā Mihi Nui,
Arun Natarajan
SPDNZ Chair
