CE0956: Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography for Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Endodontics. The Forgotten Dimension!

James D. Johnson, DDS, MS; Natasha Flake, DDS, PhD; Avina Paranjpe, DDS, MSD, PhD; Nestor Cohenca, DDS

Course Description:

The past decade has witnessed several changes in the world of dentistry. New technologies, instruments and materials resulted in a better diagnosis and more predictable therapy. The use of operating-microscopes, pulse oximeters, apex locators, transillumination, and cone-beam computed tomography have changed the way we diagnose, plan and perform endodontic therapy thus, more predictably and accurately. Understanding our possibilities and limitations, provided us with a unique opportunity to offer treatment options with many potential benefits for our patients. Participants will receive a comprehensive review of the benefits and applications of new available technology for treatment planning using all diagnostic modalities available including new three dimensional digital imaging techniques.

Course Objectives - As a result of attending this course, the participant should be able to:

• Have a thorough knowledge of the available technology for diagnosis pulpal and periradicular pathology.
• Understand the rational, indications, limitations and clinical applications of Cone beam Computed Tomography (CBCT).
• Use current technology for diagnosis and treatment planning of endodontically compromised teeth.

Instructor:

JAMES D. JOHNSON is Chair of the Endodontics Department at the UW School of Dentistry, and serves as the Program Director for the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics as a Clinical Associate Professor.

NATASHA FLAKE received her dental training from the University of Maryland and her Endodontic training from the University of Washington. She is an Acting Assistant Professor at the UW School of Dentistry.

AVINA PARANJPE graduated with her BDS from the Mumbai University in 2000. She was in Private practice in Mumbai, India after which she obtained her MS and PhD in Oral Biology, Immunology from the UCLA. Dr. Paranjpe earned her MSD and Certificate in Endodontics from the UW Graduate Endodontics Program in 2009 after which she joined the faculty at the UW School of Dentistry.

NESTOR COHENCA received his dental degree from the National University of Asuncion, Paraguay and completed the endodontic program at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He served 11 years on faculty at the school while maintaining a private practice limited to endodontics. He served as a clinical assistant professor and coordinator of Trauma and Sports Dentistry at USC and then joined the University of Washington where he completed his endodontic certificate. He is currently an Associate Professor and maintains a private practice in Bellevue.

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University of Washington designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.