A Clinician’s Guide to Clinical Endodontics

COURSE NUMBER: 562

James Bahcall, DMD, MS, FICD, FACD

Credit Hours:

2 Hour(s)

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The field of endodontics is always evolving. It is important for health care providers to continue to recognize the changes overtime and apply them in everyday practice. This course will explore diagnosis, local anesthesia, instrumentation/...

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Overview

Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students
Date Course Online:
Sep 1, 2018
Last Revision Date:
Nov 27, 2024
Course Expiration Date:
Nov 26, 2027
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
70
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

Describe the clinical tests needed to obtain a pretreatment pulpal and periapical diagnosis.
Describe the correct pulpal and periapical diagnosis terms in endodontics.
Explain how to objectively test for pulp anesthesia.
Explain how to integrate supplemental anesthesia techniques.
Describe the modified crown-down filing technique.
Explain the importance of removing residual canal debris.
Discuss the current recommended NSAIDs for postoperative pain after conventional endodontic treatment.
Discuss the current antibiotic recommendations for endodontic therapy.

Disclaimers

P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.

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Author(s)

Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge Melissa Drum, DDS, MS, Professor and Program Director, Advanced Endodontics at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry & Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics for her contributions to this continuing education course.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

The author reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. There are no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

jbahcall@uic.edu

Dr. Bahcall is Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Endodontics, University of Illinois-Chicago College of Dentistry, Chicago, Illinois. He earned his DMD from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, a Certificate in End...

Submission Information

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Recognition

Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

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