Invited Speaker
Prof. Liran Levin
Prof. Liran Levin is a Professor of Periodontology and the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at the College of Dentistry, the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. He is also a visiting professor at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA. Prof. Liran Levin was previously the Head of Periodontology at the University of Alberta, Canada, and the Head of Research at the School of Dentistry, Rambam Health Care Campus, and Faculty of Medicine – Technion IIT Haifa, Israel. Prof. Liran Levin received his DMD degree with distinction at Tel Aviv University and completed his Post Graduate Periodontology Program at the Department of Periodontology, Rambam Health Care Campus. He also received his Periodontology Specialist Certificate from the European Federation of Periodontology as well as a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Periodontology. Prof. Liran Levin has published more than 400 articles and book chapters in the international professional literature and is involved in research mainly in periodontology, dental implants and dental trauma. His papers received more than 20,000 scientific citations. He has been lecturing extensively both nationally and internationally in the fields of dental implants and periodontal diseases. Prof. Levin serves as the Editor-in Chief of Dental Traumatology, an Associate Editor for the International Dental Journal, Scientific Associate Editor for the Quintessence International and as an Editorial Board Member and a manuscript reviewer for some of the leading international professional Journals in the fields of periodontology, dental implants, dental trauma and general dentistry. Prof. Levin is the President of the Periodontal Research Group of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). He is currently the President of the International Association for Dental Traumatology (IADT) and was chairing the 2020 IADT dental trauma guidelines committee as well as the 2024 joint IADT and ASD guidelines for prevention of traumatic dental injuries committee.
Invited Lecture:
Domestic abuse: Don’t be another link in the chain of silence!
Abstract:
Domestic abuse, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the intentional use of physical force or power against another person, results in injury, death, psychological harm, or deprivation. This pervasive issue affects individuals across all cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Domestic abuse encompasses various forms of abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial mistreatment, with traumatic dental injuries and maxillofacial trauma being common in victims. Dental professionals are uniquely positioned to identify signs of domestic violence, as they often see patients regularly and can detect oral trauma associated with abuse. However, studies show that dental professionals face significant barriers in addressing this issue, including a lack of training and knowledge regarding signs of abuse, how to document cases, and the legal protocols for reporting. Furthermore, research indicates the need for better integration of public health policies and education in dental training to address domestic abuse effectively.
This lecture will focus on understanding the extent of the problem and on efforts to equip dental professionals and other healthcare providers with the tools necessary to identify, respond to, report, refer and support victims of suspected domestic abuse.
Learning objectives:
1. Understand the extent of domestic abuse in the general population.
2. Recognize signs of domestic abuse and the role of dental professionals in supporting victims and survivors.
3. Develop strategies to identify, respond to, report, refer and support victims of suspected domestic abuse.