MDPA26 - Driving Change Together
Schedule
Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 am
UTC+10:00Location
Rydges World Square Hotel, Sydney | Sydney, NS
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MDPA 2624–25 July 2026
Two days of practical, evidence-based education designed for dental professionals working across private practice, community, hospital, aged care and specialist settings.
Limited numbers. High-value learning.
DAY 1 – Friday 24/07/26
Interactive Workshops
Workshop 1
“More than a mouth: Using individual sensory profiles to improve dental visits for neurodivergent children”
Presenter: Georgina Ahrens
Practical strategies to reduce distress, improve cooperation, and deliver safer, more supportive care for neurodivergent patients.
Workshop 2
“More than a diagnosis: Understanding cognitive decline to improve dental care for patients with dementia”
A structured, practical approach to managing cognitive decline, behavioural changes and clinical decision-making in dementia care.
DAY 2 – Saturday 25/07/26
Conference, Trade & Networking
Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen
Early Detection Saves Lives: Practical Oral Cancer Examination, Lesion Recognition and What Happens Next
Dr Geraldine Moses
What’s New in TG Oral and Dental – with a Focus on Patients Managing Cancer
Dr Padma Gadiyar
AI in Dentistry: Applications in Modern Practice
Dr Jivan Rakesh
Spit Happens: The Oral and Systemic Impact of Dry Mouth Conditions
Dr Nada Karnib
Dysphagia, Safe Swallowing & Oral–Pharyngeal Mechanisms
Relevant. Practical. Immediately applicable to clinical practice.
Attendance is capped to maintain quality and engagement.
Secure your place early.
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Where is it happening?
Rydges World Square Hotel, Sydney, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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