T-5 Immunomodulation in Vital Pulp Therapy
CE Hours: 1.0
Description: The immune system plays a vital and detailed role in various healing processes in the body. This is true for vital pulp therapy procedures as well. The interaction of the immune system with the stem cells is crucial as this interaction can determine the success or failure of a particular procedure. This presentation aims to explain this interaction and it's subsequent consequences.
- Identify the importance of the immune system in vital pulp therapy procedures.
- Explain the interaction between the stem cells and the immune system.
- Discuss the pros and cons of an activated and non-activated immune system.
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LockedAvina K. Paranjpe, B.D.S., M.S., M.S.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Paranjpe is a Professor and the Graduate Program Director at the University of Washington, Seattle. She is also the current Vice -President of the American Board of Endodontics. She is an immunologist by training and her research mainly focuses on the interaction of the immune cells with stem cells.
Dr. Paranjpe is also involved in several ongoing research projects related to dental materials, irrigation protocols and regenerative Endodontics. She has numerous publications in the area of pulpal regeneration and revascularization, immunology, compatibility of biomaterials.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Avina Paranjpe, BDS, MS, MSD, PhD
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.