NS-1 Endodontic Emergencies – Strategies for Predictable, Effective and Efficient Management
CE Hours: 1.0
Description: The management of emergencies is an integral part of dental practice as patients may present at any time with an emergency. Pain associated with the dental pulp and/or periapical tissues is the most common emergency. Such endodontic emergencies may occur before, during or after endodontic treatment. Hence, all Dentists and Endodontists must be able to effectively manage endodontic emergencies in order to predictably relieve the patient’s pain, reduce any swelling, and return the tooth to normal function. Such patients may have to be “squeezed in” to an already busy day’s schedule of booked patients so efficient management is also essential. Predictable management is based on the general principles of accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment, and in some cases post-operative medication. Whilst this sounds simple, there can be complicating factors - such as obtaining adequate local anesthesia to allow pain-free pulp removal from teeth with acute irreversible pulpitis. This presentation will outline the common endodontic emergencies and how to predictably, effectively and efficiently manage them.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the common endodontic emergencies and when they occur
- Differentiate between the various endodontic emergencies in order to accurately diagnose each condition
- Explain appropriate strategies to effectively and predictably manage emergencies in an efficient manner
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Paul V. Abbott, B.D.Sc., M.D.S., FRACDS(Endo)
Paul Abbott is Emeritus Professor of Dentistry at The University of Western Australia. He is a Specialist Endodontist with over 45 years of clinical practice experience. Prior to taking a full-time University position in 2002, he spent 17 years in private specialist endodontic practice and he also held part-time academic positions at The University of Western Australia and The University of Melbourne. He was Dean and Head of the School of Dentistry at The University of Western Australia and Director of the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia from 2003-2009. He has presented over 1000 lectures and courses in 52 countries. He has over 420 publications with 259 articles in refereed journals, 25 textbook chapters and 51 Newsletter articles. From 2015-2022, he was the Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Dental Traumatology. Prof. Abbott’s main research and clinical interests revolve around dental traumatology, tooth resorption, and the diagnosis and management of pulp, root canal and peri-radicular conditions, with particular emphasis on pain control and disinfection of the root canal system. He has received numerous awards for his teaching and service to the dental profession, including Honorary Life Memberships of several professional societies and associations. In 2015, he was appointed by the Governor-General of Australia as an Officer of the Order of Australia, and in 2024, he received the Jens O. Andreasen Lifetime Achievement Award in Dental Traumatology from the International Association for Dental Traumatology. At this year's Annual Session, he will receive the Louis I. Grossman Award from the AAE in recognition of his cumulative publications of significant research studies that have made an extraordinary contribution to endodontology.
Disclosure(s): OzDent Pty Ltd: Consultant/Scientific Advisor (Ongoing), Honorarium (Ongoing), Other Research Support (includes receipt of drugs, supplies, equipment or other in-kind support) (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing)