This comprehensive 7-hour course delivers evidence-based paediatric dentistry training with a strong practical focus. Designed for any clinicians delivering care to young patients, this hands-on workshop will enhance your clinical skills and confidence.
Throughout the day, we will explore the latest developments in paediatric dental care, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. The course covers essential topics including modern approaches to caries management, comprehensive treatment planning strategies, and hands-on practice with restorative materials and pulpotomy techniques.
You’ll gain valuable experience working with contemporary dental materials and learn evidence-based protocols for managing dental trauma in both primary and permanent dentition. Working with modern materials and instruments, under expert guidance, our interactive format ensures you leave with practical skills you can immediately apply in your practice.
By the end of this course, attendees will:
This course is ideal for:
9:00 – 10:00
Radiographic Examination in Paediatric Dentistry (1 hour)
Learn proper techniques for taking and interpreting radiographs on paediatric patients, including behaviour management strategies, radiation safety considerations, and diagnostic interpretation specific to the developing dentition.
10:00 – 11:00
Restorative Material Update (1 hour)
Explore the latest evidence on restorative materials for paediatric patients, including glass ionomer cements, resin-modified glass ionomers, composite resins, and preformed metal crowns. Compare material properties, clinical indications, and long-term outcomes.
11:00 – 11:30
Morning Tea Break
Network with colleagues and enjoy refreshments.
11:30 – 12:00
Primary Teeth Pulpotomies (30 minutes)
Review indications, contraindications, and step-by-step techniques for performing successful pulpotomies. Discuss medicament selection including ferric sulphate, MTA, and Biodentine, with evidence supporting each approach.
12:00 – 13:00
Hands-On Restorative Workshop (1 hours)
Practical session covering:
11:30 – 12:00
Primary Teeth Pulpotomies (30 minutes)
Review indications, contraindications, and step-by-step techniques for performing successful pulpotomies. Discuss medicament selection including ferric sulphate, MTA, and Biodentine, with evidence supporting each approach.
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:30
Hands-On Restorative Workshop (1.5 hours)
Practical session covering:
15:30 – 16:00
Afternoon Tea Break
Final refreshment break before the closing session.
16:00 – 16:45
Treatment Planning & Case Discussion (45 minutes)
Interactive session where you’ll work through paediatric cases, developing comprehensive treatment plans. Ask questions about challenging scenarios, and learn from the collective experience of the group.
All attendees will receive:
Comprehensive course notes and reference materials
Certificate of attendance
(7 CPD hours)
Hands-on materials for practice exercises
Thursday 30 April 2026
Time: 9am
$770 incl GST
Hyatt Regency Sydney
Loupes
(if you use them)
Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea are included
7 hrs of verifiable CPD for continuing education requirements
Dr Keys is a Paediatric Dentist located on the Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland. He works in both private and public sectors and is passionate about helping practitioners provide the best care they can to their paediatric patients.
Tim graduated from dental school at the University of Queensland in 2009 and joined the Royal Australian Airforce as a dental officer. This role saw him travel around Australia for several years and complete humanitarian missions to Indonesia.
In 2012, Tim left Townsville and the Air Force to work in Noosa. In 2018, he completed his Paediatric Dentistry training at the University of Melbourne and moved back to the Sunshine Coast to be with his wife and back at the beach!
Dr Tim is a member of the Australian Dental Association, Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentists, Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentists, European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and Royal Australasian College of Dentists. He is a Major in the Army and is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Queensland.
Dr Tim loves spending time with his young daughters and enjoying outdoor activities like triathlons, surfing, hiking and sailing.
