PB-15 Vital Pulp Therapy in Clinical Practice
CE Hours: 1.5
Description: Vital pulp therapy has the potential to significantly extend the life of a tooth. The outcomes and evidence for vital pulp treatment has changed drastically in the last 10 years. In 2021 the AAE release a new position paper on vital pulp therapy. This presentation will use this as basis to discuss the important aspect of these procedures. The presentation will primarily focus on teeth with carious exposure and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis. A case-based analysis will be used to explore treatment options that incorporate evidence-based treatment protocols. The presentation will discuss various hurdles to implementation such as codes, scheduling, materials, and education of referrals.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the concepts for selecting teeth for various treatment options and what outcomes can be expected from these various treatments.
- Describe the critical steps in carrying out a vital pulp treatment and clinical implementation of vital pulp treatment.
- Identify the prognostic factors for vital pulpal treatment.
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David E. Witherspoon, B.D.S., M.S., M.F.A., D.D.S, F.I.C.D
Graduated from 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 programm. Currently is in fulltime 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
Disclosure(s): Dentsply: NA (Terminated, December 31, 2016)
Benjamin Barborka, DMD
Currently in full-time endodontic practice Las Vegas, NV
Currently a part-time assistant professor UNLV School of Dental Medicine
Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics 2024
Certificate in Endodontics – Texas A&M College of Dentistry 2016
DMD Degree – UNLV School of Dental Medicine 2013
Published research in Journal of Endodontics and European Endodontic Journal
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
