Overview
The Glasgow Oral Surgery Symposium returns to the Royal College for its fifth year. This year’s hybrid symposium will focus on osteonecrosis of the jaws and will highlight both medication- induced and radiation-induced osteonecrosis through two dedicated sessions.
Additionally, a radiology lecture will provide insights into both conditions from a radiological perspective.
The conference will be led by Mr Kandy Ganesan Consultant Oral Surgeon alongside dental specialist speakers, who will present lectures aimed at enhancing the understanding of these conditions in terms of prevention, early diagnosis and management. We are pleased to feature eight distinguished speakers who will present lectures aimed at enhancing the understanding of these conditions in terms of prevention, early diagnosis and management.
Who is this conference for?
The Glasgow Oral Surgery symposium will be of interest to professionals involved in oral healthcare across primary, secondary and tertiary care settings, including:
- General dental practitioners
- Dental and maxillofacial radiologists
- Oral and oral maxillofacial surgeons
- Oral and maxillofacial pathologists
Sessions will include
- Definition and classification of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) and associated medications aside from bisphosphonates.
- Imaging of MRONJ and osteoradionecrosis (ORN).
- Does exposure to antiresorptive medications changes the quality of mucosa and or alveolar bone.
- Infection is risk factor in progression.
- Need for antibiotics.
- The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
- Evidence of risk factors for developing MRONJ, and how to extract teeth when patients on bisphosphonates, role of minimally invasive surgery in preventing progression of the disease.
- Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) vs conventional radiotherapy.
- HBO and RAPTOR: Randomised controlled trial of potentiation by clodronate (PENTOCLO) in mandibular osteoradionecrosis.
- Role of surgery in the management of ORN and repair of the defects.
To consolidate your learning, we record all sessions and make them available to all registered delegates for up to a month after the conference.
Claiming your CPD
This conference offers 6 CPD for everyone who attends. This can be claimed via your College account. CPD points will be available after the conference as well as recordings of any sessions you missed. You can download your digital CPD certificate from your College account.
If you have any questions about claiming your CPD points, our Education team are happy to help.
Attending the conference
This event is hybrid. That means you get the chance to join us both at the College or from the comfort of your own home.
Coming to the College
For those joining us in Glasgow, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, as well as lunch prepared by our award-winning chefs. The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre, within easy reach of major train stations, motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.
Find out more about the best way to get to us on our ‘How to get here’ page.
Attending online
If you’re joining us remotely, details of how to dial in and any other information you need will be provided to you just before the date of the conference.
If you’ve not received your joining instructions by the date of the conference, please reach out to the event lead. Their details can be found on this page.
Other fees:
DCP £140
Trainee £130
What our previous delegates have said:
"Reinforced my current practice. I will be sure to follow the tips given in this study session."
"Glasgow Oral Symposium is an outstanding event. A big thankyou to both the organisers and the speakers."
"Excellent study day with useful information and a comprehensive overview of the subject."