Nanotechnology in Conservative Dentistry

Dr. Mona Riad is Professor of Conservative and Esthetic Dentistry, Cairo University and has held the position since 1997. She has a Ph.D (1986) in restorative dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Egypt. Dr. Riad is an Accreditation Reviewer for Tanta Dental Journal, editor for Mathews Journal of Dentistry (USA) and has participated in reviewing and accreditation of many scientific researches and supervision of more than 70 Master and Ph.D theses. She has teaching and training experience with postgraduate dental students, resident and academic staff of the department and eleven years as a Ph.D course director. She is a member The Egyptian Association for Dental Surgeons. Dr. Shereen Hafez Ibrahim is Assistant Professor of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Egypt. She has a PhD in Dental Science (2010) and has supervised more than 75 Masters and PhD thesis till present; she has published more than 75 local publications and some international publications. She is an international member at the American Dentistry Association.

1. Overview on the emerging nanotechnology strategies in dentistry 2. Nanotechnology in targeting and detection of micro-cavities 3. Nanotechnology strategy in caries therapy 4. Nanotechnology in management of non-cavitated initial lesions and tooth sensitivity 5. Nano-biomaterials in restorative dentistry 6. Biomimetic strategies in enamel synthesis 7. Biomimetic strategies for dentin reconstruction and pulp protection 8. Nanotechnology in tooth tissue regenerative therapy 9. Hazards and biocompatability of nanobiomaterials 10. Non-invasive dentistry: Reality or dream