Mastering Primary Teeth Pulpotomies: Techniques and Best Practices
Post Date: 12/3/2024
CE Amount: 1
Categories: Endodontics, +1 morePediatrics
COURSE OVERVIEW
In 2017, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) released Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Vital Pulp Therapy in Primary Teeth with Deep Carious Lesions. Then in 2024, the AAPD updated these guidelines based on the most current evidence.
This webinar will review the 2017 Clinical Guidelines and highlight changes. Treatment modalities that are currently used include indirect pulp therapy, direct pulp therapy, and the coronal pulpotomy. This lecture will cover treatment modalities for deep carious lesions in vital primary teeth, and the use of bioceramics to achieve clinical success.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Determine the correct treatment modality for deep carious lesions in primary teeth.
- Understand the biological basis for vital pulp therapy in primary teeth.
- Describe differences between currently accepted materials for pulpotomies in primary teeth.
- Understand the AAPD Clinical Guidelines as they pertain to vital pulp therapy in primary teeth.
- Implement the following technique: bioceramic pulpotomies for primary teeth.
COURSE SPEAKER
Dr. Jarod Johnson has a private practice in Muscatine, Iowa. Dr. Jarod has received advanced training in behavior management, sedation, hospital dentistry, trauma, special health care needs, interceptive orthodontics, space maintenance, oral hygiene, and dietary counseling.
His energetic personality allows him to relate to kids on an individual level. He understands the importance of children having a positive dental experience and strives to provide the best care tailored to each child’s needs.
Dr. Jarod enjoys educating children and their families on the importance of oral health so they can establish good habits for a lifetime of smiles. His goal is to develop relationships with each of his patients to establish a dental home that is welcoming from infancy through adolescence.
Dental Degrees & Certifications
Dr. Jarod has earned:
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Iowa
- Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Dental Medicine
- Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Speakers Bureau, Member
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for Dental Assistant, Dentist, Hygienist, and Office Manager from novice to advanced.
EDUCATIONAL METHOD
Self Instructional Online CE Course
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Information shared in this continuing education activity is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.
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