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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Avina K. Paranjpe, B.D.S., M.S., M.S.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Avina Paranjpe graduated with her BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degree from the Mumbai University, India in 2000. She was in private practice in Mumbai, India from 2000-2002 after which she obtained her Master’s degree (MS) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Oral Biology, Immunology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2004 and 2007 respectively. Dr. Paranjpe earned her Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) and Certificate in Endodontics from the University of Washington Graduate Endodontics Program in August 2009 after which she joined the faculty at the University of Washington, School of Dentistry as Assistant Professor. She was recently promoted to Professor with Tenure. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and currently serves as a Director on the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Paranjpe is involved in several ongoing research projects related to dental materials and regenerative Endodontics. She has numerous publications in the area of pulpal regeneration and revascularization, immunology, compatibility of biomaterials. Dr. Paranjpe is a member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), American Dental Education Association (ADEA), American Dental Association (ADA) and the International Association of Dental Research (IADR).
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.
