Endodontic Education
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Includes Credits
CE Hours: 1.5
Description: Systemic health is related to oral health and vice versa. Many systemic diseases are manifested in the oral cavity and many oral conditions and therapies have a profound impact upon systemic diseases. In addition, some of the therapies used to these conditions have significant effects on the oral cavity. For those reasons, it is important for dentists ( and dental health care professionals) to know about their patients' medical conditions before treating them and to understand which diseases manifest themselves in the oral cavity. This course will present a thorough overview of the principles of the management of medical conditions in dental patients, Furthermore, the participant will be updated upon current understanding and treatment of oral conditions such as oral cancer, xerostomia, lichen planus and candidiasis among others.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the changing epidemiology of medical problems in dental patients
- Review the medical manifestations and treatment options for medical problems in dental patients
- Identify the oral manifestations and potential complications of medical problems in dental patients
Educational support provided by Endodontic Practice Partners
Nelson L. Rhodus, D.M.D., M.P.H.
NELSON L RHODUS, DMD, MPH, FICD, FRCSEd, FAAOM, Diplomate American Board of Oral Medicine, is a Morse Distinguished Professor and Director of the Division of Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis and Radiology in the Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences in the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Otolaryngology in the Medical School and an Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health . He is a Diplomate, examiner and past President of the American Board of Oral Medicine, He is also past President of the American Academy of Oral Medicine. He is an inductee in the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center Academy of Excellence and the Academy of Distinguished Teachers and the University of Minnesota Scholar’s Walk of Fame. He is a Fellow in the International College of Dentists and of the American College of Dentists and a Fellow in the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He is an Attending member of the Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center and the Hospital Staff of the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics, a consultant to the US Navy Hospital and Hennepin County Medical Center.
Dr. Rhodus directs several oral medicine courses and has been awarded "Professor of the year " for fourteen years and is a recipient the School of Dentistry Century Club Professor of the Year . He has been active in faculty governance and served in many capacities in the University Senate for over 27 years.
Dr. Rhodus has been active with the American Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Association having served on several committees and the editorial board and has been selected often( x 10) as Best Dentist by Minnesota Monthly and Top Dentist-USA.
Dr. Rhodus has been active in basic and clinical research for over 38 years and he has published over three hundred- eighty refereed scientific papers and abstracts. His H index is 42 and his research has been cited over 5000 times. He has presented over seven-hundred lectures and courses throughout the United States and abroad. He is on the medical advisory board for the National Oral Cancer Foundation and the National Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation. He is an editor of the Journal of Oral Surgery, Oral medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. He co-authors two textbooks: DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT (10ed.) and OROFACIAL DISORDERS.In accordance with this policy, I declare I have a past or present proprietary or relevant financial relationship or receive gifts in kind (including soft intangible remuneration), consulting position or affiliation or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith as indicated below:
Disclosure(s): NIH, SSF (Grants/Research Support), US Army, Navy, VA (Consultant)
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Includes Credits
CE Hours: 0.75
Description: Endodontic microsurgery (EMS) procedures demand high precision and accuracy. Among all outcome predictors, a ‘major procedural error’ during surgery in ostectomy for root apex identification and root end management seems to be the most impacting factor. Data from AAE active members indicate that access and visualization followed by root-end management are considered the most difficult stages for surgery. Most responders would positively consider additional advanced learning through new technologies. The conventional approach relies entirely on a free hand technique, which is operator dependent and subjected to difficulties and risk of complications. Among preclinical training options, 3D printed jaw models or cadaver lab are mostly utilized. However, they are destructive procedures and usually affected by high costs. Virtual reality simulations are demonstrating a huge potential and stimulating increased attention in dental medicine as a teaching tool. They provide a new and non-destructive approach whereby the operator can practice and repeat procedures with no limitations. The physical interactivity through haptic technology provides tactile force feedback to the user. To date there are no VR simulators equipped with software exercises to plan and practice EMS: osteotomy, apicectomy and ultrasonic retro preparation with real time assessment of the performance. The aim of this presentation is to illustrate the application of VR haptic simulation in endodontics and the creation of a novel virtual reality haptic training program in EMS. Furthermore, the potential integration with artificial intelligence and sensors based ergonomic software for student/operator profiling, quality assessment and risk prevention will be also discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the applications of virtual reality and haptic simulation in endodontics.
- Evaluate the impact of virtual reality simulation into clinical practice.
- Discuss the advantages of the integration of virtual reality simulation with artificial intelligence.
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Includes Credits
CE Hours: 1.5
Description: Both clinical Endodontics and Endodontic teaching are rapidly evolving to incorporate digital enhancement and AI tools into conventional methods of education. New directions include the use of treatment simulations, interactive platforms, AI supported diagnosis and treatment steps, and virtual and augmented reality. These changes can enhance clinician and student engagement, skill acquisition, and competency in Endodontics. Digital augmentation of education in dentistry has been shown to improve the learning outcomes of students, increase their confidence in performing clinical procedures, and better prepare them for clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
- List innovative digital technologies and tools available in Endodontic education.
- Describe strategies for effectively integrating digital technology, AR and AI into Endodontic clinics and education.
- Recognize benefits and challenges of incorporating AI and new digital technologies into endodontic education.
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Includes Credits
CE Hours: 0.75
Description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been widely discussed as one of the most significant disruptors of current times. While the use of generative AI, such as Chat GPT, has been a hot topic in education, other applications of AI have substantially impacted the dental industry as well. Clinical decision support tools, such as Overjet, analyze digital images to identify periapical radiolucencies, caries, and bone levels. This session will present a dental school’s experience using an AI-powered clinical decision support tool in a comprehensive clinical care model to improve the identification of endodontic lesions, optimize patient flow, and impact educational outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into the practical application of these tools, potential challenges, and benefits, ultimately aiming to elevate the quality of endodontic education and patient care.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its relevance to endodontic practice.
- Identify the functionalities and capabilities of Overjet as a clinical decision support tool in endodontics.
- Apply strategies for leveraging AI technologies in endodontic curricula to enhance student learning and clinical outcomes.
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Includes Credits
CE Hours: 1.0
Description: Fear of dentistry, often due to past painful experiences, is a significant barrier preventing patients from visiting dentists. Achieving effective pain control, especially during root canal treatments, is crucial. However, inferior alveolar nerve blocks (IANBs) have a low success rate, influenced by factors such as anxiety, anatomical variations, and technique limitations, leading to anesthesia failure. Although numerous studies have examined the cold test and electric pulp test (EPT) in assessing the success of local anesthesia, no standardized method has been established. This study evaluated the effectiveness of EPT and cold tests in assessing the depth of anesthesia in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in the mandibular first molar teeth.
At the conclusion of this article, the reader will be able to:
- Describe the effectiveness of cold and electric pulp tests (EPT) in assessing the success of inferior alveolar nerve blocks (IANB) in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.
- Evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of the cold test and EPT in diagnosing pulpal anesthesia failure.
- Discuss the clinical implications of combining cold and electric pulp tests for improving diagnostic accuracy in determining pulpal anesthesia success.
Farzaneh Afkhami, DDS, MSc
Dr. Farzaneh Afkhami is a board-certified endodontist and an associate professor at the Department of Endodontics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran, and holds an academic affiliation with the School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Australia. She has authored over 50 research papers related to endodontics in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. Her work has garnered over 1.3 K citations and an h-index of 19 on Google Scholar. Dr. Afkhami has shared her findings at international scientific conferences and has supervised both
undergraduate and postgraduate students. Additionally, she holds a patent on a nanomaterial product as a root canal medicament, further advancing the field of endodontics.
Sholeh Ghabraei, DDS, MSc
Dr Sholeh Ghabraei is board-certified specialist in endodontics. She currently serves as associate professor in endodontics department, Dental school, Tehran university of medical sciences. Her research focuses on various aspects of endodontics including randomized controlled trials of anesthesia and pain control. She published 44 peer reviewed manuscripts.
Nasim Hashemi, DDS, MSc
Dr. Nasim Hashemi is a board-certified specialist in Endodontics. She achieved 2nd rank in the Iranian Endodontic Board Examination in 2025. Her research focuses on various aspects of endodontics including randomized controlled trials of anesthesia and pain control and broken instrument removal.
She has published nine peer-reviewed manuscripts, contributing to advancements in endodontic science.
Ove A. Peters, D.M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.
Dr. Ove A. Peters joined the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, in 2020 after faculty positions in Heidelberg, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland, as well as at the University of California, San Francisco. He currently serves as the Professor of Endodontics and Head of Clinical Dentistry at UQ. Before moving to Australia, Dr. Peters was the founding director of the postgraduate endodontic program at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, a professor with tenure and the Chair of the Department of Endodontics at that school.
Dr. Peters has wide-ranging clinical and research expertise and has published more than 230 manuscripts related to endodontic technology and biology. He has authored two books and contributed to several leading textbooks in dentistry; he also is an associate editor for the International Endodontic Journal as well as the Australian Endodontic Journal, an academic editor for PLOS One and serves on the review panel of multiple other journals. Among others awards, Dr Peters has received the Hans Genet Award of the European Society of Endodontology and more recently the Louis I. Grossman Award of the American Association of Endodontists. He is a Diplomate of the ABE, a member of OKU and a Fellow of the International and American Colleges of Dentistry.
Disclosure(s): Dentsply Sirona: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing)
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Includes Credits
CE Hours: 1.0
Description: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the pooled estimate and relative risk of periapical lesions in natural teeth adjacent to implants.
At the conclusion of this article, the reader will be able to:
- Evaluate the impact of dental implants on the periapical health of adjacent natural teeth.
- Describe the relative risk of developing periapical radiolucent lesions (PARLs) in natural teeth adjacent to implants compared to those adjacent to non-implants.
- Discuss potential mechanisms that may contribute to the development of PARLs in adjacent natural teeth.
Mike Sabeti, DDS, MA
Professor Sabeti received his DDS degree from the University of Texas, Dental Branch at Houston. He completed a program in Periodontics at Tufts School of dental medicine. He served at the postgraduate department of periodontology at the University of Texas, Dental Branch at Houston. He completed a program in Endodontics at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. He currently serves as a site visitor on the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). He has been the president of the Northern California Academy of Endodontics. He served as ADEA PASS (ADEA Postdoctoral Application Support Service) for three years. He has been the chair of the Postgraduate Education Curriculum Committee (PECC) at the University of California at San Francisco. He currently serves as Director of postgraduate endodontics at the University of California at San Francisco. He is board-certified. He has made many invited presentations and published along with several textbook chapters and textbooks. In addition, he has received a Certificate in Recognition of Outstanding Services as a Faculty Member for the enhancement of education and clinical excellence, presented by the Advance Endodontics Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California, and a Certificate of Appreciation for the Service and Significant Contribution to Periodontal Division, University of Texas. Dental Branch. He was honored by the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators at the University of California San Francisco with an Excellence in Teaching award.
Speaker Disclosure
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.
Heather Kim, DDS
Heather was born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in New Jersey. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. Afterwards, she attended dental school at Columbia University and completed a General Practice Residency at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. She is excited to continue her dental training at UCSF.
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Includes Credits
CE Hours: 1.0
Description: Nonsurgical root canal retreatment (NS-RCRT) becomes necessary when primary endodontic procedures fail. This study evaluates the efficacy of NS-RCRT using 2% chlorhexidine gel and foraminal enlargement techniques, aiming to assess whether these approaches enhance periapical healing outcomes and success rates compared to traditional NS-RCRT techniques reported in the literature.
At the conclusion of this article, the reader will be able to:
- Evaluate the impact of foraminal enlargement on periapical healing outcomes in nonsurgical root canal retreatment (NS-RCRT).
- Discuss the clinical implications of using 2% chlorhexidine gel as the primary irrigant in NS-RCRT.
- Identify factors influencing the success rates of NS-RCRT based on the findings from the retrospective cohort study.
Patrick Wilson Quelis Baltieri, DDS, MSc, PhD
Lucas Peixoto de Araujo, DDS, MSc, PhD
Brenda P.F.A. Gomes, DDS, MSc, PhD
Jose Flavio Affonso de Almeida, DDS, MSc, PhD
Caio Cezar Randi Ferraz, DDS, MSc, PhD
Adriana de- Jesus-Soares, DDS, MSc, PhD
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Includes Credits
CE Hours: 1.0
Description: The objective of this in vitro study was to evaluate the shear bond strength (SBS) of several universal adhesives to dentin treated with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), and NaOCl followed by ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA).
At the conclusion of this article, the reader will be able to:
- Examine the effect of endodontic irrigants (NaOCl and NaOCl + EDTA) on the shear bond strength of mild universal adhesives in self-etch and total-etch modes.
- Identify the mechanisms by which NaOCl and EDTA influence the dentin matrix and the bonding process of adhesives.
- Evaluate strategies to optimize bond strength when using universal adhesives after root canal irrigation with NaOCl and EDTA.
Clinton D. Stevens, DDS
Steven Schiffenhaus, DMD, MS
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Includes Credits
CE Hours: 1.25
Description: As the demand for endodontic surgery continues to rise, the significance of soft tissue management becomes increasingly important, particularly in the anterior area where achieving esthetically successful outcomes is paramount. Emphasizing prevention as the optimal strategy, this session will delve into the best practices for minimizing esthetic complications. It is equally imperative to know how to resolve issues such as gingival recession or papilla loss. This comprehensive session will cover crucial aspects including the esthetic considerations in anterior zones, advanced flap and suturing techniques addressing high-risk scenarios and shed light on soft tissue grafting procedures to correct post-op recession using various grafting materials.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the key factors influencing the esthetic outcome in endodontic surgery.
- Assess and prioritize these parameters for optimal results.
- Describe advanced flap design techniques and suturing techniques designed to minimize the risk of esthetic complications.
Ye Shi, DDS, MS
Dr. Ye Shi is currently the Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of Periodontics and Implantology at NYU College of Dentistry and Program Director for the International Summer Practicum Program.
Dr. Ye Shi received her DDS degree from Nanjing Medical University in China, 2011 and then completed a 3-year post-graduate residency with a master’s degree of Prosthodontics in Pecking Union Medical College, China. Afterward, she came to United States for further training. She first completed a three-year Advanced Program for International Dentists in Implant Dentistry at NYU College of Dentistry. Thereupon, she had her 3-year periodontal training in the Advanced Education Program of Periodontics at NYU College of Dentistry. Dr. Shi is a diplomate of American Board of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, as well as a diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
She serves as Chair of Membership Committee of Northeastern Society of Periodontists and Vice Chair of Clinical Innovation Committee of Academy of Osseointegration. She has received numerous awards for her clinical research and published articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters as well. In addition to lecturing nationally and internationally, Dr. Shi lectures for the Advanced Program for Periodontics and International Implant Program.
Speaker Disclosure
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.
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Includes Credits
CE Hours: 2.25
Description: In this educational webinar, the essential features of both soft and hard tissue (bone) pathology, such as gingival soft tissue lesions and intraosseous periapical lesions will be discussed. Special focus will be on topics of pathology most relevant to the endodontist. The speakers, board certified in Oral Medicine and Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology will describe the clinical, radiographic, and microscopic features of a range of entities and review management.
Learning Objectives:
- Review a variety of oral soft and hard tissue pathology which may be encountered by endodontists.
- Review the different classifications of pathology, namely inflammatory, infectious, immune mediated, developmental, neoplastic, genetic, and oral manifestation of systemic disease.
- Review the suitable management options for the selected soft and hard tissue pathologic entities.
Alexander Ross Kerr, DDS, MSD, FDS RCPS(Glasg)
Dr. Ross Kerr is a board-certified Oral Medicine Specialist who received his DDS from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and his MSD and certificate in Oral Medicine at the University of Washington. He is a Clinical Professor and the Director of Oral Medicine in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology & Medicine at New York University College of Dentistry, and the recipient of NYU’s distinguished teaching award. He is a past president of the American Academy of Oral Medicine, secretary of the American Board of Oral Medicine, and steering committee member of the World Workshop on Oral Medicine. His research experience includes the evaluation of current and emerging technologies for the detection and diagnosis of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders. He has contributed more than 100 publications to the dental and medical literature.
Speaker Disclosure
In accordance with this policy, I declare I have a past or present proprietary or relevant financial relationship or receive gifts in kind (including soft intangible remuneration), consulting position or affiliation, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, as indicated: Stock, Triage Inc.
Arthi Kumar, DDS
Dr. Arthi Kumar is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist who completed her training at New York Presbyterian Queens. She is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, New York University College of Dentistry. In addition to making diagnoses at the microscope, Dr. Kumar sees patients in the Oral Medicine clinic and teaches undergraduate dental students in didactic and clinical courses at the college.
Speaker Disclosure
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.