Is what I learned
in dental school about root canal therapy still pertinent? Why
does a tooth need root canal therapy? How does a dentist
diagnose that endodontic treatment is necessary? Why does
root canal therapy sometimes fail?
Any dentist who wants to review the basics
and keep up with the newest philosophies, techniques and
technology will find this lecture series beneficial to his/her
practice. All aspects of endodontics will be covered.
Starting with a review of the biologic basis
for Endodontic therapy with regard to pulp and periapical
pathology, we will examine diagnostic procedures to determine
the proper treatment plan whether it be endodontic or related to
other etiological factors.
The newest technological advances employed in
endodontics such as microscopy and cone beam technology are
included in this lecture. We will discuss the proper use of
rotary instrumentation and various obturation techniques.
We will review new
theories such as revascularization and the various uses of MTA.
Evaluating endodontic failures to determine their cause, we will
look at the various treatments available to increase the
percentage of success.
Goals:
·
Diagnose endodontic
etiology
·
Review knowledge base of
pulp biology
·
Learn how to
properly use rotary instrumentation
·
Understand reasons
for endodontic failures and how to treat them
·
Learn diagnostic value of
cone beam technology
·
Evaluate the new
endodontic technologies as they apply to diagnosis and treatment
CV (edited;
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Dr. Leigh Busch has been a Clinical Assistant
Professor of Endodontics at NYU College of Dentistry since 1994,
and is currently the Director of Predoctoral Endodontics.
For 14 years, he served as Chief of Endo. at the
Metropolitan Hospital Medical Center in NYC. He is a member of
various professional societies, including the Am. Association of
Endodontics. He has various publications as well as having
received many awards.
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