This track emphasizes the collaborative approach in modern dental care, where multiple specialties work together to achieve comprehensive, predictable, and patient-centered outcomes. Interdisciplinary dentistry integrates expertise from fields such as orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, radiology, and restorative dentistry to address complex cases that require coordinated planning and execution. This session highlights the importance of teamwork, communication, and advanced treatment planning to deliver holistic care.
Topics include:
Collaborative treatment planning across specialties
Orthodontic–prosthodontic integration for complex restorative cases
Periodontal–restorative synergy in managing esthetic and functional needs
Interdisciplinary management of TMJ disorders and orofacial pain
Combined surgical and prosthetic approaches to implant dentistry
Role of digital dentistry in enhancing interdisciplinary workflows
Case studies demonstrating multi-specialty interventions
Pediatric–orthodontic–oral surgery coordination for developing patients
Radiology’s role in accurate diagnosis and guided treatment planning
Communication strategies for building successful interdisciplinary teams