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CE Hours: 1.5
Description: Teeth with mature apexes, necrotic pulps, and periapical lesions are routinely treated with conventional endodontic procedures with a high and long-term survival rate. Traumatic injuries associated with severance of the blood supply result in pulpal ischemia and often a secondary infection with bacteria. The consequence of pulpal necrosis in teeth with immature apexes, however, is the cessation of root development, making endodontic treatment with conventional techniques and materials difficult and sometimes impossible. Currently, treatment options for these teeth include MTA apexification, regenerative endodontics or a new tooth. MTA Apexification induces an artificial apical stop that allows for condensation of obturation materials. However, this procedure does not promote continuation of root development, nor does it increase fracture resistance of the root walls. An ideal treatment for a tooth with necrotic pulp and immature apex is the regeneration of pulp tissue into a root canal and promotion of a normal root development. The advantages of regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) lie in the potential for reinforcement of dentinal walls by deposition of hard tissue and the potential for the development of an apical morphology more appropriate for conventional endodontic therapy if future treatment becomes necessary. The American Association of Endodontists has developed Clinical Considerations for REPs, which outlines detailed information regarding the steps involved in REPs. However, there are challenges, and mishaps that can occur during pre- treatment, mid treatment or following treatment. The presenter will discuss how to prevent and manage these challenges and Mishaps.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe treatment options for teeth with open apexes.
- Describe challenges and mishaps during regenerative endodontics.
- Describe prevention and treatment of the challenges and mishaps.
Mahmoud Torabinejad, D.M.D., M.S.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Torabinejad is president and director of the Endodontic Institute of Surgical Education and Research Foundation. He is a professor of endodontics and former Director of the advanced specialty education program in endodontics at Loma Linda University (LLU) School of Dentistry. Currently, he is professor of endodontics at LLU, research professor at the University of Minnesota, Dean's professor of endodontics at the University of Maryland, affiliate professor of endodontics at the University of Washington in Seattle and adjunct professor of endodontics at the University of Pacific in San Francisco and University of California in San Francisco. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He has authored eight textbooks and more than 350 publications. He is the #1 author of citations in classic articles in the field of endodontics and # 1 author of citation for pulp regeneration. He has presented over 250 lectures nationally and internationally in over 40 countries. He has over 20 patents and no financial interest in any of them at this time. He received several awards from LLU during his 42-year tenure at LLU. They include: the LLU Centennial Van Guard Award for Healing, the Distinguished Research Award from the Dental School, and the LLU distinguished investigator award. He is the recipient of the Louis I. Grossman Award of the French Association of Endodontists. He has received the Ralph F. Sommer Award of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) twice, Louis I. Grossman Award of the AAE, Philanthropic award of the Foundation for Endodontics, the Edgar D. Coolidge Award of the AAE. Recently , in recognition of his contribution to the field of endodontics, University of Washington in Seattle, Washington established and Endowed Chair under his name. He is a past president of the California Association of endodontics and past president of the AAE and its Foundation.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Joe A. Petrino, DDS, MS
Dr. Petrino grew up in Montana. He graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2006. He then completed a General Practice Residency at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis. Following completion of the endodontic residency at University of Minnesota in 2009, he entered private practice in St. Cloud, MN. In 2011, he moved to Missoula, MT where he has owned and operated Missoula Endodontics, PC. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics in 2012.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
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CE Hours: 1.5
Description: Team endodontic microsurgery has different procedural goals to non-surgical treatment. Although the aim of achieving a favourable patient centred outcome is the same – to preserve a tooth without any functional impairment, where the parameters are those valued by the patient – the entire mindset with a microsurgical approach requires a refocused treatment strategy for the team. Because extended treatment time and associated factors (an open surgical wound, prolonged bleeding) are critical in affecting healing outcomes and morbidity, the microsurgical team needs to be even more efficient than the non-surgical team in order to provide the same level of care. This means two chairside assistants are needed, each with different roles. The operatory setup also requires some changes to ensure both assistants are able to perform at the highest level of teamwork and efficiency. The instruments and materials are also different, but similarly to non-surgical treatment, are arranged in the sequence of use to ensure time is not wasted and the procedure occurs in a logical order.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how to provide apical microsurgery in a fast, efficient and predictable way.
- Describe how to ergonomically design a surgical operatory.
- Describe basic patient positioning.
Ivan N. Vyuchnov, II, DDS MSc
Dr. Ivan N. Vyuchnov, received his dental degree at
Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry (MSUMD)
distinction in 2006.
Prior completing his studies in dental school, he was
awarded with a Russian presidential scholarship award that gave
him and opportunity to study abroad as an international student at
the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he
completed his international research internship at the Department
of Oral Biology with an emphasis on cariology and malodor
studies.
During his stay in the United States of America, he joined
the American Association of Endodontists and later improved his
dental skills taking a continuing education hands-on classes
learning how to operate dental surgical microscope at the
University of Pennsylvania (UPenn Dental School) provided by
Dr. Syngyuk Kim on Surgical Endodontics and later did a hands-
on provided by Dr. Remington - a private practitioner at the
Institute of Microscope Training.
In 2007 he completed his GPR at the Department of
General Dentistry and Anesthesiology in Moscow State University
of Medicine and Dentistry.In 2009, he obtained a degree from the Department of Oral
Surgery and Implantology in order to be able to perform surgical
endodontic procedures as a dentist seeking to limit his practice to
endodontics.
In 2012 he was awarded the Master of Science degree for
defending his dissertation thesis on the use of dental operating
microscope in the surgical treatment of periapical granulomas.
Dr. Vyuchnov is an active member of the following communities:
American Assosiation of Endodontists
Russian Society of Endodontics
European Association of Endodontology
International Assosiation of Endodontics
Russian Society of Microscopic DentistryDisclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
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Includes Credits
CE Hours: 1.5
Description: Vital pulp therapy has the potential to significantly extend the life of a tooth. The outcomes and evidence for vital pulp treatment has changed drastically in the last 10 years. In 2021 the AAE release a new position paper on vital pulp therapy. This presentation will use this as basis to discuss the important aspect of these procedures. The presentation will primarily focus on teeth with carious exposure and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis. A case-based analysis will be used to explore treatment options that incorporate evidence-based treatment protocols. The presentation will discuss various hurdles to implementation such as codes, scheduling, materials, and education of referrals.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the concepts for selecting teeth for various treatment options and what outcomes can be expected from these various treatments.
- Describe the critical steps in carrying out a vital pulp treatment and clinical implementation of vital pulp treatment.
- Identify the prognostic factors for vital pulpal treatment.
David E. Witherspoon, B.D.S., M.S., M.F.A., D.D.S, F.I.C.D
Graduated from University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Sciences. Practiced General Dentistry for 5 years in both in Australia and the United Kingdom. Graduate from Baylor College of Dentistry graduate endodontic programm. Currently is in fulltime endodontic practice in Plano Texas.
• President’s Award American Association of Endodontists (AAE) 2015
• Diplomat of the American Board of Endodontics 2003-Present
• Lifetime member of the College of Diplomats American Board of Endodontics
• Fellow of the International College of Dentists 2013- present
• General Chair for the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting 2015
• Program Chair for the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting 2014
• Program Vice Chair for the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting 2013
• Workshop Chair for the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting 2007-2011
• American Association of Endodontists annual session planning committee 2001-2003, 2007-2016
• Research and Scientific Affairs Committee American Association of Endodontists 2000-2003
• Edward M. Osetek Educator Award. American Association of Endodontists 1999
• Co-author of the surgery chapter in the 9th and 10th ed. of Pathways of the Pulp
• Published over 30 articles in peer reviewed journalsDisclosure(s): Dentsply: NA (Terminated, December 31, 2016)
Benjamin Barborka, DMD
Currently in full-time endodontic practice Las Vegas, NV
Currently a part-time assistant professor UNLV School of Dental Medicine
Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics 2024
Certificate in Endodontics – Texas A&M College of Dentistry 2016
DMD Degree – UNLV School of Dental Medicine 2013
Published research in Journal of Endodontics and European Endodontic Journal
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
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Includes Credits
CE Hours: 1.5
Description: From GV Black and forward, every generation of dentists describes their methods and philosophy as "modern" with respect to endodontics and vital pulp therapy (VPT). When did science replace clinical opinions about saving pulps through VPT? How have different philosophies developed over decades with respect to VPT? What is the current "modern" philosophy of VPT and how much has the clinical success rate improved?This presentation will focus on the various factors that will determine whether the FREQUENCY of VPT will become a first level consideration among dentists, both generalists and specialists for the treatment of diseases of the pulp. The VPT success rates are currently high for pulps with a clinical diagnosis of both reversible and irreversible pulpitis. What developments in the future will further improve the prognosis? VPT is more than a pulp cap or pulpotomy or a material. VPT incorporates a philosophy of treatment and a strict process to be followed.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the history of the development of the Vital Pulp Therapy philosophy as it exists today.
- Define the detailed process of Vital Pulp Therapy and recognize the importance of each step.
- Describe how the process of working with the insurance industry and organized dentistry will be necessary to affect the changes necessary to insure the success of VPT as a primary treatment philosophy.
Ron Lemon, D.M.D
Dr. Ron Lemon serves as Associate Dean for Advanced Education and Predoctoral Program Director in Endodontics at UNLV, School of Dental Medicine. He is a member of the Postgraduate Faculty in the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry, the General Practice Residency program, and a member of the Graduate College.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He earned both Predoctoral (1971) and Postdoctoral degrees (1977) from the University of Kentucky.
Prior to his appointment at UNLV, he served for 28 years at the LSU, School of Dental Medicine in New Orleans (15 years as Chair).
His current research activities include Vital Pulp Therapy and materials science. These methods offer a paradigm shift in endodontic treatment philosophy. Teaching interests include continual changes in teaching methodologies to match changing student populations.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
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: 1.5
Description: When orthograde retreatment and apical microsurgery are considered unfeasible, when they fail to resolve persistent endodontic infection, or when the remaining tooth structure is deemed non-restorable, the tooth is usually extracted and replaced with an implant or another prosthetic device. Alternatively, when clinical conditions permit, the tooth can be extracted, manipulated extra-orally and replanted (Intentional Replantation, Surgical Extrusion), or a non-strategic tooth can be transplanted into the socket of the extracted tooth (Autogenous Transplantation). These seemingly radical but rather simple procedures offer predictably good outcomes when the biologic principles of tooth replantation are respected.
This lecture will discuss the procedures of Intentional Replantation/Transplantation in a contemporary context, as predictable means for retaining otherwise “untreatable” teeth to greatly benefit patients. Strict guidelines for case selection, a step-by-step protocol and a variety of clinical applications will be outlined and illustrated with typical cases. Reported outcomes will also be highlighted for various clinical applications of both procedures.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the procedural guidelines and steps for Intentional Replantation, Surgical Extrusion and Autogenous Transplantation aimed to prevent external root resorption and persistent infection
- Outline the indications for Intentional Replantation and Autogenous Transplantation
- Summarize the long-term outcomes of Intentional Replantation, Surgical Extrusion and Autogenous Transplantation
Shimon Friedman, D.M.D.
Dr. Shimon Friedman is Professor Emeritus, former Head of Endodontics and Founding Director of the M.Sc. Endodontics Program at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Canada. He received the D.M.D. degree (1975) and endodontics certificate (1983) from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel. He is board-certified in endodontics in Israel and had served as Chairman of the Israel Endodontic Society from 1985 to 1988. With over 250 peer-reviewed articles, textbook chapters and research abstracts, and over 330 international lectures, Dr. Friedman has acquired extensive experience in endodontic practice, research and education. He is the recipient of several awards, culminating in the AAE’s 2008 Louis I. Grossman Award, as well as the AAE's 2018 I.B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award, for outstanding contributions to endodontic science and education. Though now retired, Dr. Friedman continues following the research and lecturing extensively on endodontic treatment outcomes, management of post-treatment endodontic infection, and impacts of contracted endodontic cavity designs on nonsurgical treatment efficacy and biomechanical responses of teeth.
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: Sonendo Inc.: Ownership Interest (stocks, stock options, patent or other intellectual property or other ownership interest excluding diversified mutual funds) (Ongoing), Scientific Advisory Board member (Ongoing)
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CE Hours: 1.5
Description: Vital pulp therapy including pulpotomy is increasingly adopted in the management of various pulp exposures in children and adults, by virtue of the improved understanding of pulp histopathology and its response to the carious insult. The advent of MTA and other hydraulic calcium silicate based-materials has considerably improved the success rates over medium and long-term follow-up and therefore renewed the interest in vital pulp therapy. This presentation will review the available data on the clinical and histological diagnosis of various pulp exposures with a broad spectrum of symptomatology and will discuss the recent evidence in support of vital pulp therapy in mature permanent teeth and clinical symptoms indicative of irreversible pulpitis. Patients’, clinicians ‘, and scientists' centered outcomes including clinical and radiographic success, survival, pain management, patient satisfaction, quality of life improvement, and cost-effectiveness will be reviewed.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe management strategies for carious pulp exposures in children and adults based on currently available guidelines
- Define treatment consideration and case selection criteria for vital pulp therapy procedures based on possible prognostic factors
- Review the available evidence on clinicians' and patients' centred outcomes of vital pulp therapy procedures in teeth with carious pulp exposure
Nessrin A. Taha, BDS, GradDipClinDent, DClinDent, PhD
Dr Taha is professor of Endodontics, former Vice Dean and director of postgraduate clinics at Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology. She also Seves as chairman of the scientific and examination committee for Jordan Dental Board Examination in endodontics, and a memer of the ethics committee and institutional review board at king Abdullah University Hospital.
Dr Taha obtained her speciality in Endodontics and PhD from the University of Melbourne in Australia. She is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of dental Surgeons in both the general stream and the special fields of Endodontics and has been awarded Sutherland Prize for outstanding performance in the colleage examination in 2005. She was also awraded the victorian women dentist prize for outstanding female at the Australian Dental Council Exam.
Dr Taha has a long standing interest in clinical research on preserving pulp vitality and regenerative endodontics, She is currently running several trials on the topic for which short to medium term results have been already published. She lectured on vital pulp therapy in national and international conferences and coauthored a book chapter on the topic. She serves as an editorial board member in the International Endodontic Journal, BMC oral health and Saudi Endodontic Journal.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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CE Hours:0
Description: It's only one concept in endodontics: elimination of bacteria and the pulp tissue from the root canal system while preserving maximum tooth structure for restoration and function. The purpose of endodontic therapy is to remove all the inflamed and necrotic tissues in the pulp, as well as the bacterial component, making the pulp and the root canals of the tooth as clean as possible. Making the root canals as clean as possible (one of the predictor factors for endodontic success) increases the predictability of our treatments.
Scouting canals technique improves the shaping, disinfection, and obturation of the root canal system with cheap tools and a simple approach.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the aim of this procedure
- Explain the details of the technique
- Discuss documented cases and to realize that this is a teachable, repeatable, and reproducible technique
Thomas Lazaridis
Lazaridis Thomas email: lazaridisthomas@gmail.com Citizenship: Greek Born in 13-04-1969 EDUCATION Graduation: Faculty of Dental Medicine Sofia Medical University (Bulgaria) -1994(1989-1994) Implantology education: ITI, 2008-20010 EMPLOYMENT 1995-1996 Naval Hospital 1997- now self-employed, general dentist-limited to endodontics Focus on endodontics and restorative dentistry 1998-2008 worked limited in endodontics in many dental clinics 2005 I obtain my first microscope and focused on microdentistry. From 2005 until now all procedures in dentistry were done under the microscope. Lecturing in Ukraine and India(2013-2019) Field of interest : Access cavity, glidepath Management of curved canals Management of broken files Documentation of canal and apical scouting Documentation with the microscope.
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: 1.25
Description: Vital pulp therapy has the potential to significantly extend the life of a tooth. The outcomes and evidence for vital pulp treatment has changed drastically in the last 10 years. In 2021 the AAE release a new position paper on vital pulp therapy. This presentation will use this as basis to discuss the important aspect of these procedures. The presentation will primarily focus on teeth with carious exposure and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis. A case-based analysis will be used to explore treatment options that incorporate evidence-based treatment protocols in day-to-day clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the concepts for selecting teeth for various treatment options and what outcomes can be expected from these various treatments
- List the critical steps in carrying out a vital pulp treatment protocol
- Discuss the prognostic factors for various vital pulpal treatments
David E. Witherspoon, B.D.S., M.S., M.F.A., D.D.S, F.I.C.D
Graduated from University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Sciences. Practiced General Dentistry for 5 years in both in Australia and the United Kingdom. Graduate from Baylor College of Dentistry graduate endodontic programm. Currently is in fulltime endodontic practice in Plano Texas.
• President’s Award American Association of Endodontists (AAE) 2015
• Diplomat of the American Board of Endodontics 2003-Present
• Lifetime member of the College of Diplomats American Board of Endodontics
• Fellow of the International College of Dentists 2013- present
• General Chair for the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting 2015
• Program Chair for the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting 2014
• Program Vice Chair for the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting 2013
• Workshop Chair for the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting 2007-2011
• American Association of Endodontists annual session planning committee 2001-2003, 2007-2016
• Research and Scientific Affairs Committee American Association of Endodontists 2000-2003
• Edward M. Osetek Educator Award. American Association of Endodontists 1999
• Co-author of the surgery chapter in the 9th and 10th ed. of Pathways of the Pulp
• Published over 30 articles in peer reviewed journalsDisclosure(s): Dentsply: NA (Terminated, December 31, 2016)
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Includes Credits
CE Hours: 1.5
Description: The advent of MTA and other tricalcium silicates, with their remarkable biocompatibility and stability, has renewed the interest in vital pulp therapy approaches. These therapies have challenged the classic definition of irreversible pulpitis. This panel presentation will review available data on the clinical and histologic diagnosis of irreversible pulpitis and will discuss recent evidence that support vital pulp therapy in permanent mature teeth.
- Explain the clinical and histologic evidence for the diagnosis of irreversible pulpitis.
- Distinguish between symptomatic and asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis.
- Describe recent evidence that supports vital pulp therapy in mature permanent teeth diagnosed with reversible or irreversible pulpitis.
Ashraf F. Fouad, D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. Fouad obtained his DDS, Certificate of Endodontics and MS at the University of Iowa.
He served on the faculty and in various administrative roles at University of Connecticut Health Center, the University of Maryland, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is currently Professor and Chair, Department of Endodontics, and Director, Advanced Endodontics Program, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Fouad has published over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 24 textbook chapters, and 140 abstracts. He edited and co-authored the textbooks: Endodontic Microbiology, as well as the fifth and sixth editions of Endodontics: Principles and Practice. He is a Diplomate and Past President of the American Board of Endodontics, and an Associate Editor of the Journal of Endodontics and Dental Traumatology. He received the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Pulp Biology and Regeneration Group of the International Association of Dental Research.
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
Domenico Ricucci, M.D., D.D.S.
Dr. Domenico Ricucci received his degree in General Medicine from “La Sapienza” University of Rome in 1982, and his DDS from the same University in 1985. Since then on he has maintained private dental practices limited to endodontics. He achieved the National Scientific qualification as full professor in the Italian higher education system in 2018. Dr. Ricucci’s primary research interest relates to pulpal and periapical tissue reactions to caries and treatment procedures, biofilms in endodontic infections, etiology of RTC treatment failure, pulp regeneration/revascularization. Since 1998 he has run his own histology laboratory and has developed considerable skills in hard tissue preparations for light microscopy.
Dr Ricucci has published 113 papers and has lectured both nationally and internationally. He has authored the Textbook and Atlas “Patologia e Clinica Endodontica”, the textbook and atlas “Endodontology. An integrated biological and clinical view”, also translated into Chinese, Russian, Japanese. He has also authored or co-authored 22 book chapters. He is recipient of the Louis I. Grossman International Award by the French Society of Endodontics in 2017, and the Louis I. Grossman Award by the American Association of Endodontists in 2023.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Ashraf F. Fouad, D.D.S., M.S.
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.Domenico Ricucci, D.D.S., MD
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. -
CE Hours: 0 CE hour
Description: The advent of MTA about 2 decades ago brought about a significant change in the practice of clinical endodontics. A material that suited our work-space and the periradicular tissue, perfectly. It has been extensively investigated in in-vitro, animal and clinical studies. With due diligence in the literature, material has our academic and investigative endorsement. However, there are limitations to use of MTA e.g., inability to use for routine obturation, it’s difficult handling properties and tendency to cause discoloration. Material scientists have worked on overcoming the limitations of MTA by introducing newer generation of Bioceramics. The lecture is an overview of the current research and clinical applications of the newer bioceramics available to us. Published research will be critically reviewed and clinical cases presented demonstrating the applications in various treatment modalitiesson
At the conclusion of this course, participants will learn:
- Discuss an evidence-based evaluation of the chemical, physical and biological properties of Bioceramics pertinent to endodontics.
- Explain the clinical use especially as a sealer
- Recognize the strength and weakness of the material
Meetu R. Kohli, B.D.S, D.M.D.
Dr. Meetu Ralli Kohli is Clinical Associate Professor and Director for Continuing Education and International Visiting Scholar Program and the Master’s in Advanced Dentistry Studies Program (MADS) at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Endodontic department. She is a member of the Dean’s advisory council. Dr. Kohli earned her B.D.S. degree from Government Dental College, Bangalore, India. She pursued her D.M.D. degree as well as specialty training in Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. During her training she received the esteemed Louis I Grossman award, the Samuel R. Rossman scholarship and the Sherrill Ann Siegel award & scholarship for demonstrating excellence in patient care, clinical skills and research. She is on the Scientific Advisory Board as a reviewer for Journal of Endodontics, International Endodontic Journal, Journal of American Dental Association and other endodontic journals. Dr. Kohli has published in national and international peer reviewed journals and has contributed in books on microsurgical retreatment. Her publications have been recognized as the best clinical research paper and honorary mentions by JOE multiple times. She is the recommend speaker by the AAE for Microsurgery and Prognosis. She has served on the AAE’s Constitution and Bylaws committee and the Research and Scientific Affairs Committee. She also serves as Director on Board of Trustees of the American Board of Endodontics and is a diplomate. She is an honorary member and examiner for the Indian Board of Endodontics. Dr. Kohli maintains multiple private practice locations limited to Endodontics in Pennsylvania, USA.Meetu Kohli, B.D.S, D.MD
In accordance with this policy, I declare that I have NO 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.
