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DAY 3

CONFERENCE SPEAKER

DR PHIL TOMSON
Phil Tomson is a Head of Endodontics at the University of Birmingham, UK. He is
a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and Head of Service for Endodontics at
Birmingham Dental Hospital holding specialist registration with the UK GDC in
Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics.

He completed his PhD in 2013 with research focused on material directed regeneration
of the dentine-pulp complex, for which he won the Wladimir Adlivankine ESE research
prize and was one of the first recipients of the prestigious FDS research fellowships
from the RCS of England. His current research interests lie in tissue regeneration /
engineering of the pulp and periradicular tissues, diagnostic techniques and clinical
outcomes in vital pulp therapy. He supervises several PhD and Master’s research
students, is Head Examiner for the MEndo RCS Eng examination, a member of the
Editorial Board of the International Endodontic Journal and is Vice President Elect
for the British Endodontic Society.
Lecture:
Managing the Diseased Pulp - A New Dawn For Vital Pulp Therapy!
Every day we see patients with odontogenic pain and use a very basic diagnostic system
to determine the state of the pulp based on the patient’s history and our clinical findings.
The diagnostic terms that we use to categorise the level of disease associated with the
pulp are basic and constrain the treatment that we can provide. Our understanding of
inflammatory processes associated with the pulp, its healing and ability to regenerate
itself is increasing at an exponential rate. With almost without knowing, we have been
using tissue regenerative techniques for almost a hundred years. Let’s relook at vital
pulp therapies in the management of pulpal disease which may prevent the need for
more invasive techniques such as root canal therapy, which can advance the tooth along
the restorative cycle.

PROF. DR TUTI NINGSEH MOHD DOM
Dr Tuti is currently Professor of Dental Public Health, and Dean at the Faculty of
Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). She has contributed to the
development of national accreditation standards for dental programmes as well as
various dental specialists training curricula, and has served on the panel of assessors
for the Malaysian Qualifications Agency since 2002. She is Immediate Past President
of the Malaysian Association of Dental Public Health Specialists, and Vice President of
the Malaysia Chapter of the Global Alliance for a Cavity Free Future. Dr Tuti is also an
associate member of the Malaysian Health Economics Association and the Malaysian
Society of Periodontology, and ordinary member of the International Association of
Dental Research. She is Past President of the International Association of Dental
Research, Malaysian Section. She also serves as a research grant evaluator for the
Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia and a consultant for the Ministry of Health,
Malaysia for various dental public health related projects. Dr Tuti is currently on the
Editorial Board for BMC Oral Health and is an active reviewer for several local and
international journals.

Lecture:
Unifying Healthcare: Research Insights On Integrated Care For
Diabetes and Periodontal Patients
This talk explores the dynamic relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease
and the promising potential of integrated care to enhance patient outcomes and provide
a holistic healthcare approach. By investigating the scientific basis of this connection
and presenting evidence from recent research, this talk aims to shed light on the
benefits of integrating care for both conditions. It will also propose practical strategies
for healthcare providers to implement this approach, emphasizing its impact on the
patient experience, treatment adherence, cost-effectiveness, and long-term health
outcomes. This transformative potential of integrated care could redefine the future of
healthcare for individuals with diabetes and periodontal concerns.
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