SP-36 Endodontic Controversies: Clinical and Pharmacologic
CE: 1.0
Course Description:
Controversies exist in clinical and pharmacologic aspects of endodontics. For example, a recent study raised doubts about the benefits of incision and drainage for patients with fluctuant swellings of endodontic origin. However, incision and drainage has historically been the standard treatment for that condition. An assessment of the research and its significance for clinicians will be discussed. The appropriate use of opioids in dentistry continues to be a critical issue. In the face of an opioid epidemic, dentists have turned to over-the-counter analgesics. However, acetaminophen, ibuprofen and other NsAIDs have been associated with serious side reactions that are of concern especially when used by pregnant patients. These medications have been linked to childhood asthma/wheezing, behavioral problems, hyperkinetic activity and the incidence of myocardial infarcts. Another controversy concerning NsAIDS and acetaminophen is their value in pre meditating patients with irreversible pulpitis prior to inferior alveolar nerve blocks. The clinical implications of these controversies will be discussed.
At the conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate current evidence for Incision and dreaianage in patients with swelling.
- Discuss recent research concerning complications associated with acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Describe factors to be considered in selecting analgesics for pregnant patients.
Key:
Complete
Next
Failed
Available
Locked
Paul Rosenberg, DDS
Dr. Paul Rosenberg served as Professor and Chair of the Department of Endodontics, Director of the Advanced Education Program and Director of the International Program, at New York University College of Dentistry from 1990-2012. He was Associate Dean for Graduate Programs from 2000-2005.
He is a past Director of the American Board of Endodontics 2002-2008 and was a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Journal of Endodontics. He has published extensively in journals and textbooks and has lectured nationally and internationally on Endodontic pain. His textbook titled, Endodontic Pain: Diagnosis, Causes, Prevention and Treatment, was published in 2014 by Springer.
In 2000 Dr. Rosenberg won the Distinguished Teaching Award, which is the highest award for teaching at NYU. In December 2007, NYU College of Dentistry unveiled a new facility, the Paul and Maxine Rosenberg Educational Wing in his honor, dedicated to providing post-graduate students with a facility devoted to their specific needs.
In 2017 Dr. Rosenberg received the I.B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award from the American Association of Endodontics. The award acknowledges contributions in the field of education.
Dr. Rosenberg continues to serve as a Professor in the Department of Endodontics.
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.
Paul A. Rosenberg, D.D.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.
