PB-13 Vital Pulp Therapy Guidelines
CE Hours: 0
*Handout only
Course Description:
This lecture will exam the current and future trend in vital pulp treatment. A case-based analysis will be used to explore treatment options that incorporate evidence-based treatment protocols into the everyday clinical practice. Pulp necrosis in immature teeth subsequent to caries or trauma has a major impact on long-term tooth retention. The aim of vital pulp therapy is to maintain pulp viability by eliminating bacteria from the dentin-pulp complex and to establish an environment in which apexogenesis can occur. The presentation will discuss various materials and treatment protocols that can achieve this goal.
At the conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the importance of tooth development and retention in long-term for long-term skeletal development.
- Describe the concepts for selecting teeth for various treatment options.
- Discuss the clinical application of various materials to pulpal tissue.
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David E. Witherspoon, B.D.S., M.S., M.F.A., F.I.C.D
David E. Witherspoon Graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Sciences. Practiced General Dentistry for 5 years in both in Australia and the United Kingdom. Graduate from Baylor College of Dentistry graduate endodontic program. Currently is in full-time endodontic practice in Plano Texas. • President’s Award American Association of Endodontists (AAE) 2015 • Diplomat of the American Board of Endodontics 2003-Present • Lifetime member of the College of Diplomats American Board of Endodontics • Fellow of the International College of Dentists 2013- present • General Chair for the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting 2015 • Program Chair for the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting 2014 • Program Vice-Chair for the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting 2013 • Workshop Chair for the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting 2007-2011 • American Association of Endodontists annual session planning committee 2001-2003, 2007-2016 • Research and Scientific Affairs Committee American Association of Endodontists 2000-2003 • Edward M. Osetek Educator Award. American Association of Endodontists 1999 • Co-author of the surgery chapter in the 9th and 10th ed. of Pathways of the Pulp • Published over 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals
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: Dentsply Sirona Endodontics (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Consultant
David E. Witherspoon, B.D.S., M.S., M.F.A., F.I.C.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.
