Course Overview

Are you making removable partial dentures but want to be more in control of the design process? This programme is for you.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to survey a dental model
• Understand the difference between the path of insertion and the path of displacement.
• Understand the benefits of rotational dentures.
• Appreciate the importance of good communication with the dental laboratory.

Presenter biographies

Dr Robert (Gary) G. Smith

Gary opened the practice in 1988 following the completion of his post-graduate studies in the field of removable prosthodontics. He specialises in the fabrication of complete dentures with a particular interest in the Mandibular Suction Denture Technique of Prof Jiro Abe. In conjunction with other specialist practitioners, he fabricates immediate dentures and implant-retained appliances. He also fabricates labial veneer dentures and partial dentures, often using the rotational path design approach.

Gary is committed to the profession of dentistry and has served on various committees of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Dental Association (ADAQ). He was elected to the council of the dental association in 2008 and was the 2017 President.

For many years he held a part-time appointment at the University of Queensland Dental School as the Senior Lecturer in Removable Prosthodontics. He was the Secretary of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Prosthodontic Society in 2009 – 10 and again in 2013 – 14, and the Federal Secretary of the Australian Prosthodontic Society in 2011 - 12. Gary is also a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, a Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Gary has lectured extensively throughout Australia on removable prosthodontics and implant-retained dentures.

Dr Reena Ohm

Dr Reena Ohm is a Specialist Prosthodontist and Associate Lecturer at the University of Queensland. She has vast experience in both private & public settings having worked in the Emergency & Trauma departments in Westmead Hospital, Redfern Aboriginal Dental Service, Sydney Dental Hospital & Wollongong Hospital before moving exclusively into private practice.

Reena is involved in curriculum development and teaching at the University of Queensland in addition to her time in private practice. She believes that along with providing high-end prosthodontic care, motivating patients to make holistic lifestyle changes is key to long term treatment success. Her treatment planning involves a collaborative approach within multidisciplinary specialties to achieve optimal patient results.

Reena believes the future of prosthodontics is an amalgamation of conventional and digital techniques to provide the best outcomes for patients. This led to her research on “Accuracy of intraoral scanners in making digital impressions in partially edentulous ridges”. She was awarded the Research Medallion for her thesis presentation by the Australian Osseointegration Society. Her interests include fixed and removable prosthodontics, management of worn dentition, digital technologies in implant planning, 3D printing, occlusion, and contemporary dental materials.

She is a member of the Australian Prosthodontic Society (APS), Australian Dental Association (ADA), The Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists (AANZP) and the International College of Prosthodontists (ICP). Reena is also a Fellow of the International College of Dentists.

Event Pricing

ADA Member Dentist - $450
Non-Member Dentist - $780

CPD Points

4 Scientific hours