Exploring the Riddles of Root Resorption
CE Hours: 1.0
Description: This presentation will provide a concise overview of root resorption which will then be followed by case histories illustrating treatment rationales and treatment protocols for the various types of root resorption that is seen in the endodontic practice of today.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the basic etiologies and mechanisms of root resorption.
- Identify and differentiate the various types of root resorption.
- Creatively apply endodontic treatment principles toward the management of the resorptive process in various clinical scenarios.
Key:
Garry L. Myers, D.D.S.
Dr. Garry L. Myers currently serves as the graduate endodontic program director at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. He completed his dental school education at the University of Texas Health Science Center/ San Antonio in 1985. Six years later he completed his endodontic residency program at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics in 1994. After serving on active duty for 13 years, Dr. Myers left the USAF in 1998 to enter full-time private practice in Olympia, Washington where he practiced for the next 16 years. In the summer of 2014, full time education entered the picture when Dr. Myers accepted a position at VCU where he now works. Dr. Myers has been active in organized dentistry having served as the president of the Washington State Association of Endodontists in 2006-07 and as the President of the American Association of Endodontists in 2017-18. Dr. Myers currently serves as an ABE Director and as the endodontic CODA Commissioner. He has spoken internationally at meetings in Japan, South Korea, San Diego and Guatemala.
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.