Endodontic Pain: Predictors and Preventive Strategies
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Description:
Post-operative pain following endodontic treatment is a predictable outcome which can often be prevented. Mounting evidence supports the use of non-steroidal premedication prior to an inferior alveolar nerve block. Research also encourages the use of a long-lasting local anesthetic as a strategy to prevent post-operative pain. These pharmacological innovations can be paired with clinical interventions to increase the likelihood of a pain-free post-operative experience. Some patients experience persistent, prolonged pain after seemingly successful root canal treatment. Evidence-based predictors indicate which patients are most likely to suffer from this outcome. Recognizing these predictors can be invaluable to a clinician about to initiate endodontic treatment.
At the conclusion, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the most important predictors of pain
- Describe iatrogenic factors associated with post-operative pain|
- Utilize evidence based clinical and pharmacologic strategies to prevent pain
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Paul Rosenberg, DDS
Dr. Paul Rosenberg served as Professor and Chair of the Department of Endodontics, Director of the Advanced Education Program and Director of the International Program, at New York University College of Dentistry from 1990-2012. He was Associate Dean for Graduate Programs from 2000-2005.
He is a past Director of the American Board of Endodontics 2002-2008 and was a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Journal of Endodontics. He has published extensively in journals and textbooks and has lectured nationally and internationally on Endodontic pain. His textbook titled, Endodontic Pain: Diagnosis, Causes, Prevention and Treatment, was published in 2014 by Springer.
In 2000 Dr. Rosenberg won the Distinguished Teaching Award, which is the highest award for teaching at NYU. In December 2007, NYU College of Dentistry unveiled a new facility, the Paul and Maxine Rosenberg Educational Wing in his honor, dedicated to providing post-graduate students with a facility devoted to their specific needs.
In 2017 Dr. Rosenberg received the I.B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award from the American Association of Endodontics. The award acknowledges contributions in the field of education.
Dr. Rosenberg continues to serve as a Professor in the Department of Endodontics.
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Paul Rosenberg, D.D.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.
