ASSCID Walkabout Conference
 

ASSCID in association with the Centre for Education and Research on Ageing presents

Gerodontics and special needs. An international perspective.
5
th Walkabout Conference


DATES

26 - 28 November 2014

INVITATION TO ATTEND

The oral health profession is facing new challenges as our older clients present with complex restorative needs and a diminished ability to cope with lengthy procedures. ASSCID has designed a program that identifies innovative population based preventive approaches, probes the need to understand our microbiology to treat dental disease, and teaches clinical methods that stabilise rampant caries in frail elderly patients.

The needs of people with disabilities will also be a focus, with particular attention to the value of risk assessment tools and the management of dentitions eroded from gastro oesophageal reflux disorder. The program will appeal to both the general oral health practitioner with an interest in gerodontics and special needs as well as specialists in the field.

I warmly welcome you to enjoy this magnificent city and leave inspired to make a change in meeting the oral health needs of our frail older adults and people with disabilities.

VENUE

The meeting is being held at Quality Hotel Noah's On the Beach, Newcastle.

NOAH’S ON THE BEACH

Add: Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street
        Newcastle, NSW, 2300
Tel:   02 4929 5181

Quality Hotel Noah’s On the Beach Newcastle is located opposite spectacular Newcastle Beach, Newcastle’s most renowned surf and swim beach, and in the heart of the Newcastle East heritage precinct. Newcastle’s Central Business District, entertainment venues, Newcastle Harbour and the revitalised Honeysuckle foreshore are all only a short walk or ride on the free inner city bus network from Quality Hotel Noah's On the Beach Newcastle.

DESTINATION

Newcastle is Australia’s 7th largest city and one of its oldest.  It has a fast growing reputation as a conference destination as it offers a unique blend of big city facilities and country town friendliness. It is the capital of the Hunter Region and the most popular tourist destination outside of Sydney in NSW. Newcastle is the gateway to the attractions of the region including Hunter Valley Wine Country, Lake Macquarie, the wilderness of the Upper Hunter or the Shores of Port Stephens, renowned for its dolphin population and whale watching opportunities. 

GETTING THERE

Newcastle is an easy 2 hour drive from Sydney or 2.5 hours by rail. Alternatively, direct flights are available from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Canberra.