EP-11 Systemic Disease and Endodontics
CE Hours: 1.0
Description: Understanding of the relationship between Endodontics and systemic disease has evolved considerably over the past century, from the initial pseudo-science related to the focal infection theory to modern day understanding of the pathogenesis inflammatory diseases and their interrelationship. This session will discuss recent information on the association of endodontic disease pathogenesis as well as treatment outcomes with major chronic systemic diseases and their treatment.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the relationship between systemic diseases and the pathogenesis of endodontic diseases
- Discuss the relationship between systemic diseases and the treatment outcomes of endodontic diseases
- Present clinically relevant and evidence-based discussion points about this subject
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LockedAshraf 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 the University of Connecticut, the University of Maryland, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is currently Professor and Chair, Department of Endodontics, Director, Advanced Endodontics Program, and Interim Director, Health Information and Business Systems (HIBS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Fouad has published over 120 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 62 editorials and invited manuscripts, 25 textbook chapters, and over 150 abstracts. He edited and co-authored several editions of the textbooks: Endodontic Microbiology and Endodontics: Principles and Practice. He served as Associate Editor of the Journal of Endodontics for 15 years and is currently Associate Editor of Dental Traumatology and the Endodontics Section of Frontiers of Dental Medicine. He is a Diplomate and Past President of the American Board of Endodontics. He received the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Pulp Biology and Regeneration Group of the IADR in 2017, the AAE President's Award in 2022, and the International Grossman's Award in 2023.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose