NS-17 Education 2030: New Prospects & Future Direction

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CE: 1.5

Course Description: 

Dental and endodontic education in the US may be considered an expensive commodity with limited access. The path to becoming an endodontist is, however, different in other countries and global mobility brings these potentially different kinds of endodontists much closer to each other. A major component in this is the availability of digital and social media. Another aspect to consider when thinking about the future of endodontic education, is the practice of endodontics itself. For example, with the prospect of non-instrumentation disinfection techniques and biologic treatment modalities, it is conceivable that endodontic education may shift away from being “skill acquiring” training by the year 2030.

This presentation by two educators, both themselves at home in different educational systems, will explore what it is that makes an endodontist of the future and will discuss how the teaching of endodontics may change in the next few years to be more inclusive, rather than rigid, which will promote patients’ well being and providers’ livelihood.

At the conclusion, participants should be able to:

  • Describe, in detail, different viewpoints of what a specialist endodontist really is.
  • Discuss the significant impact that social media have on patients and clinicians perception of each other.
  • Evaluate educational paradigms related to the training of the endodontist of tomorrow.

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Evaluation
7 Questions
Quiz
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
Certificate
1.50 CE credits  |  Certificate available
1.50 CE credits  |  Certificate available

Adham A. Azim, D.D.S., B.D.S.

Dr. Azim is an Associate Professor, Director of the Post-graduate program and  Chair of the Department of Endodontics at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry. He maintains a private practice limited to Endodontics. He is also the Founder and Chief Editor of Endolit. 

Dr. Azim earned his BDS from Cairo University, where he also did his endodontic training. He later completed his Endodontic certificate at Columbia University, and since then, he has been a full-time Educator. Dr. Azim is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He has lectured all over the world and has been awarded several times for his research work. He has more than 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals and 4 text-book chapters contributions such as “Ingle Endodontics” and “Endodontics: Principles and Practices”. He is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Journal of Endodontics, and a reviewer for multiple other Endodontic journals such as International Endodontic Journal, the Journal of Dental Traumatology and JADA.

Speaker Disclosure 

In accordance with this policy, I declare that I have NO past or present proprietary or relevant financial relationship or receive gifts in kind (including soft intangible remuneration), consulting position or affiliation, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith.

Ove A. Peters, DMD, MS, PhD

Dr. Ove A. Peters is the discipline lead and a professor of endodontics at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry. Previously he held faculty positions in Heidelberg, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland, as well as at the University of California and the University of the Pacific, both in San Francisco, CA, USA. He received his postgraduate education in endodontics at the University of Zurich and at UCSF and is certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He was the founding director of the postgraduate endodontic program at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, a professor with tenure and the Chair of the Department of Endodontics at that school. Dr. Peters has wide-ranging research expertise and has published more than 175 manuscripts related to endodontic technology and biology. He has authored two books, contributed to several leading textbooks and is an associate editor for the International Endodontic Journal, an academic editor for PLOS One and serves on the review panels of multiple other journals. Dr. Peters has received, among other awards, the Hans Genet Award of the European Society of Endodontology and more recently the Louis I. Grossman Award of the American Association of Endodontists. He is a member of OKU as well as a Fellow of the International and American Colleges of Dentistry.

Speaker Disclosure

In accordance with this policy, I declare I have a past or present proprietary or relevant financial relationship or receive gifts in kind (including soft intangible remuneration), consulting position or affiliation, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, as indicated: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing), Honorarium (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing


Adham A. Azim, BDS

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.

Ove A. Peters, D.M.D., M.S., Ph.D.

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.