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