Speaker: Daniel Cerny MUDr., Ph.D.| Immediate adhesive restoration of endodontically treated tooth provides both structural rehabilitation and microbiological isolation to the root canal treated tooth. In the hands of the treating endodontist, it provides both functions on the spot. No insecure period, no risk of reinfection, no need to put rubber dam again. Key elements of such restorations will be provided together with plethora of clinical cases.

Speaker: Zameera Fida, D.M.D.|Management of immature necrotic permanent teeth is complicated for many reasons. The treatment options vary depending on the etiology of pulpal and periradicular disease. In addition, the behavior of the patient may hinder the endodontist’s ability to provide ideal treatment. Finally, reimbursement rates and lack of coverage for certain services may not allow for treatment of the immature permanent tooth to become part of a financially sustainable endodontic practice. The purpose of this webinar is to highlight some of these challenges and offer practical solutions to allow for treatment of the pediatric patient to become a more viable option for your practice.

Speaker: Justin Kolnick, DDS|Bacterial testing of root canal systems in patients has traditionally presented with many difficulties. The culture technique never gained wide acceptance as the procedure is arduous and time consuming. DNA-based identification such as polymerase chain reaction suffers from high false positive readings by detecting DNA from dead bacterial cells. A newly introduced ATP assay detection method provides rapid identification of organic residues in root canal systems by detecting ATP, as well as its degradation products ADP and AMP, using a combination of luminescent reactions. The resulting luminescence is measured and displayed as a 0 – 100 Endoscore, with low scores indicating less cellular (bacterial) contamination. The ability to acquire results within 10 seconds can have significant ramifications in endodontics by allowing dentists to assess and modify cleaning and disinfection protocols in real time. Extrapolating data from research in extracted teeth, with artificially created biofilm, to clinical treatment of patients is complicated with potential inaccurate and erroneous inferences. This presentation will review the ATP assay detection method and present data illustrating how this method can be used to validate an Er,Cr:YSGG laser-assisted endodontic protocol for the cleaning and disinfection of root canal systems.

Speaker: Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., CAP®|Are you a practice owner preparing for transition, selling your practice, or planning for retirement? Or perhaps you’re still in the midst of your career, but want to ensure your personal and charitable wishes are clearly documented. Join us for a one-hour complimentary webinar in celebration of Make a Will Month! This session will cover the essentials of estate planning and how charitable giving can play a pivotal role in your legacy. With new tax laws potentially on the horizon, now is the perfect time to explore tax-saving strategies that benefit you and the causes you care about. Don’t miss the opportunity to ensure your estate and charitable plans are in order and to make a lasting impact. This can be your first step towards leaving a legacy that endures for generations to come.

Speaker: Gabriela Lagreca, DMD|We'll examine key survival rates and success metrics for both options, delving into the fundamental distinctions between teeth and implants. The presentation identifies crucial factors that influence tooth preservation and evaluates the documented evidence regarding implant performance over time compared to natural dentition. Drawing from current research, we'll analyze which restoration approaches and treatment strategies demonstrate optimal long-term outcomes. This evidence-based discussion aims to provide clarity on the durability and effectiveness of both treatment pathways, helping inform clinical decision-making for lasting dental solutions.

Speaker: Nelson L. Rhodus, DMD, MPH, FICD, FRCSEd|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.

Speaker: Albert Goerig, D.D.S., M.S.|This program will address the key office systems and business elements needed to move the office to the next level in practice success and enjoyment. Eighty percent of the success and profitability of an endodontic practice is due to the systems and well trained and empowered team that allows the doctor to focus 95% of their time on treatment and patient care. When these systems are implemented office drama and stress is reduced, profitability can double even when the doctor works less days.

Authors: Farzaneh Afkhami, DDS, MSc; Sholeh Ghabraei, DDS, MSc; Nasim Hashemi, DDS, MSc; and Ove A. Peters, DMD, MS, PhD|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.

Speaker: George Bruder, D.M.D.|The decision to treat or extract a tooth in the esthetic zone is one of the more complex decisions that a practitioner must make. It is a test of the team’s knowledge and ability to reach the ultimate goal of an esthetic and functional restoration that will last for years to come. All this must be done with the patient’s emotional and financial status considered. This session will focus on the latest challenges in diagnosing endodontically treated teeth that may require surgery to assist in dental dam isolation, apical surgery and/or intentional replantation. This will be both a “why to” presentation focusing on the decision-making process and a “how to” presentation.

Authors: Mohammad A. Sabeti, DDS, MA, and Heather Kim, DDS|The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the pooled estimate and relative risk of periapical lesions in natural teeth adjacent to implants.