2nd International Conference of the Pakistan Prosthodontic Association (PPA) Peshawar: 27-30 September 2013 Theme: Integrating the Science & Humanity of Prosthodontics Invitation for Participation in the “National Essay-Cum-Oral Presentation Competition” Dear Colleagues & Students, To fulfill our promise of maximum active participation of young prosthodontists, trainees and BDS graduates and students, in this years’ PPA Conference in Peshawar, we have planned to include and hold “National Essay-Cum-Oral Presentation Competition Sessions” based on essays on given topics from all belonging to one of the several categories so as to select one best in each of the four categories. We encourage everyone to take active part in this unique competition to win cash prizes. The procedure to be followed for this is: 1. A prospective presenter in a given category may first submit a written essay on one or more topics, to the Chairman Scientific Committee of the 2nd International Conference of the PPA (Address / Contact details given below). 2. All the submitted essays in a category shall be initially evaluated by a panel of experts to select the three best essays in each of the four categories (Given below). 3. The corresponding authors of these best essays shall then be asked to present their topics/ essays as a “PowerPoint” oral presentation (20 minutes duration + 10 minutes for questions / answers) in the assigned scientific session of the PPA Second International Conference in Peshawar. 4. During the oral presentation, a final evaluation by the panel of experts shall be carried out. Thus one of the three oral presentations from each of the four categories shall be judged as the best and prize winning titles in the given category. 5. To qualify for participation in the competition, a prospective participant must have fulfilled / completed the following formalities: a. Certificate from principal / supervisor confirming the eligibility of the participant in a given category. For those contesting in the “Young Prosthodontists” category (see below), an attested photocopy of the PMDC registration certificate must be attached that should showthe postgraduate qualification of FCPS / MDS /MCPS/ MSc or equivalent earned during the period from 2008 to 2012as a proof of the length of 5-years or less experience as specialist. b. At the time of submission of the written essay on a chosen topic mentioned in the concerned category, the contesting participant must have registered as local delegate of the 2nd PPA International conference by having paid the relevant registration fee+ Essay Competition Processing Fee of Pak Rupees 500 for each topic (details of Conference Registration given in the registration From).The required Conference Registration Fee & Essay – cum-Oral PresentationCompetition fee must be paid in cash or through bank draft payable to Account No. 04040021604903 at Habib Bank Ltd, University Campus Branch Peshawar.Original Bank draft must be sent along with the Filled Registration Form and the other documents.to reach the PPA Conference Secretariat (Address given below), on or before 31th July 2013. c. Each participant must submit his / her essay with the understanding that he / she will give an oral presentation on the same chosen topic of the essay (s) in case selected for this purpose. d. Has submitted both the hard and soft copies of the essay on a topic or topics as given in his / her category. The format of the essay should be; double line spacing using 12 size New Times Roman Font and its length not exceeding 14 pages of A4 Size excluding illustrations and references. It should have the title, full details of the author including Mobile Phone Number and email address, a brief summary, introduction, body and conclusion with a list of References (Vancouver Style) as numbered in the order as cited in the text / body of the essay. It should have been prepared in a style fit for publication in a journal or PPA conference proceedings. e. The manuscript of the essay (both Hard and soft copies) along with all enclosures as mentioned should be submitted, no later than 31th July 2013, in person or through Courier Service / Registered Post to: Dr. Fazal Ghani, Chairman Scientific Committee, PPA Conference Secretariat: House No. J - 20, University Campus, Peshawar 25120 (Pakistan). Tel: +92 – (091) 561 0897, Fax: 0092–91 – 9218237, Cell: 0092 (0301) 5943425. Email: fazalg55@hotmail f. For each of the four categories, the topics specified for competition are as follows: A. Essay-Cum-Oral Presentation Competition Topics For The Category of Young Prosthodontists (Upto5-Years Post-Specialization Experience) 1. Hybrid Removable Partial Dentures: Biomechanical and Technical Considerations. 2. Ensuring Durable bond Between Metal &Tooth-Colour-Acrylic Facing in Cast Onlay RPDs. 3. Restoring Patients’ Esthetics with Prostheses: Dreaming it Before Dreamingfor theProsthesis Fabrication. 4. How Should I Maintain Myself As a Contemporary Prosthodontist? 5. Root-Treated Teeth or Implantsas Abutments for Fixed Dental Prostheses (FDPs): Their Relative Implications forPatients. 6. The Benefits of Integrating the Science and Humanity into Prosthodontic Training, Education & Practice. 7. The Scientific Evidence for the Provision of Tooth-Supported FDPs. 8. Assessment of the Cariological & Endodontic Aspects as Risks for Failures inTooth-Supported FDPs. 9. Pre-Prosthetic Orthodontics: What it can Offer to Prosthodontists & Their Patients. 10. Periodontics forthe Prosthodontists. B. Essay-Cum-Oral Presentation Competition Topics For The Category of Existing Prosthodontics & Allied Dental Discipline PG Trainees: 1. Critical Appraisal of Studies on the Longevity of Tooth-Supported FDPs. 2. RPD Design Considerations in Patients with Reduced but Healthy Periodontal Status of the Remaining Natural Teeth. 3. The Role of Mouth & Tooth Preparation & RPD Design in Ensuring Long-Term Health of Supporting Tissue &RPD Survival. 4. Simply Close Observation Only: A Treatment Option for PatientsPresenting for Replacing Single Missing Posterior Tooth. 5. The Disadvantages of Clinical Examination Aiming For a Pre-Conceived Prosthodontic Treatment Option. 6. The Importance of RelatingProsthodontic Diagnoses to the Illness Aspect of the Patients’ Condition. 7. Bruxism as a Cause for Tooth Wear: When Will only Preventive Approach beAdequate? 8. Tooth-Supported Cantilevered FDPsas Replacement Option for Missing All Molars: Why are they so Unpopular Among Prosthodontists. 9. Understanding Stable Occlusion and The Preferred Occlusal Position in Patients Planned For FDPs. 10. Clinical Difficulties in Selecting Shade when Replacing / Restoring Missing Anterior Teeth. C. Essay-Cum Oral Presentation Competition Topics for the Category of BDS Graduates (Years 2011-12 Only) & In-Training Dental House Officers. 1. Predicting & Assessing Prognosis of Abutment Teeth for FDPs. 2. Strategies for Preventing and Managing the Adverse Consequences of Transmission ofFunctionalForces with RPD Wearing. 3. When Should Acrylic RPDs be the Only Option for Your Patients. 4. Oral Mucosal Lesions Associated With the Wearing of Conventional Removable Prostheses. 5. Rehabilitation withConventional RPDs: Beneficial & Adverse Effects. 6. Ante Law: Is it Still Valid for Consideration & Application in Patients Planned forTooth-Supported FDPs. 7. Complete Denture Esthetics as Influenced by The Age & Gender of The Patient. 8. Personal Reflection as BDS Graduate on the Level of Preparedness for the Practice of Prosthodontics? 9. Abutment Preparation for Tooth-Supported FDPs: Factors Influencing Finish-line Design. 10. Ranking Failure Reasons for Fixed Dental Prostheses. D. Essay-Cum-Oral Presentation Competition Topics For the Category of Existing Final Year BDS Students (Outgoing Batch 2013): 1. Dental Ceramics: Historical Background & Developments. 2. Acrylic Resin as Denture Base Material: Overview of Historical Developments. 3. Soft-Lining Complete Dentures: Is it reallyneeded? 4. Hard Relining of Complete Dentures: When & When Not & How? 5. Adverse Reactions to Prosthodontic Materials. 6. Pharmacology for the Prosthodontists. 7. Jaw Relations Recording Considerations in the Partially Dentate Patients. 8. Strategies Ensuring Great Impressions for Fixed Dental Prostheses. 9. The Prosthetic Patient: Importance of Review Visits & Need for After-Care Services. 10. Salivary Function: Its’ Relevance to Prosthodontic Patients. Please send completed package on or before 31th July 2013 to: Dr. Fazal Ghani, Chairman Scientific Committee, PPA Conference Secretariat, House No. J - 20, University Campus, Peshawar 25120 (Pakistan). Tel: +92 – (091) 561 0897, Fax: 0092–91 – 9218237, Cell: 0092 (0301) 5943425. Email: fazalg55@hotmail ppaorg.pk
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