P-1 Overcoming Barriers for Delivering Endodontic Care to Pediatric Populations
CE Hours: 1.25
Description: The goal of this presentation is to identify barriers that pediatric patients may face when seeking endodontic treatment of the permanent dentition. This presentation will explore access to care as it relates to healthcare systems, behavioral considerations and clinical factors. This presentation will review dental care access/utilization trends for children in the United States. The training pediatric dentists receive in their residencies on management of endodontic issues will be highlighted in the context of how endodontists and pediatric dentists may better work together to achieve optimal care for mutual patients. Behavior management techniques will be reviewed to help the endodontist interact with the pediatric patient. A case study on New York State Medicaid beneficiaries will be highlight access to endodontic care and outcomes of root canal therapy for a pediatric population.
- To describe review dental care access/utilization trends in the United States and outcomes for root canal therapy in a pediatric population.
- To describe the training pediatric dental residents receive in endodontic topic and identify how this can influence interactions between endodontists and pediatric dentists to achieve optimal patient care results.
- To identify how to manage parent/ patient behavior and expectations during endodontic procedures.
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LockedZameera Fida, D.M.D
Dr. Zameera Fida earned her DMD from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and completed her residency in endodontics at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She is a dual-trained, dual-board-certified endodontist and pediatric dentist. Prior to her endodontic training, she pursued specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Fida began her academic career as Director of Predoctoral Pediatric Dentistry at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she discovered a passion for teaching and mentoring students and dentists. She practiced pediatric dentistry for many years in both private practice and hospital settings before advancing her training in endodontics. After completion of her endodontic training, Dr. Fida practiced part-time in a private practice setting dedicated solely to endodontics while continuing to pursue endodontic care for pediatric patients and those with special health care needs through Boston Children's Hospital until she transitioned into her current role at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Today, Dr. Fida provides endodontic care for patients of all ages and prides herself on guiding patients compassionately through the entire root canal treatment process. As Chair of the Department of Endodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, she oversees clinical, academic, and research initiatives while mentoring the next generation of endodontists.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Lorel E. Burns, D.D.S.
Dr. Lorel Burns is a clinician-investigator and assistant professor at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Burns earned her DDS degree at NYU College of Dentistry, completed her specialty training in Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and was awarded her master’s degree in Clinical Investigation by NYU School of Medicine. In 2019, she was selected as the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Foundation’s Endodontic Educator Fellow. In 2022, she recognized with the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Junior Faculty Award. Dr. Burns’ research interests include endodontic treatment outcomes, access to dental care, clinician decision-making, and dental education. Her research has been funded by the National
Institutes of Health (NIH)/ National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), and the American Dental Education Association, ADEAGies Foundation. Her work has been published in peer- reviewed journals including the Journal of Endodontics (JOE), the International Endodontic Journal (IEJ), the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), and the Journal of Dental Education (JDE). Dr. Burns maintains part-time private practice limited to Endodontics in New York, USA.
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.
Zameera Fida, D.M.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.
Lorel E. Burns, D.D.S., M.S.
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.