Regenerative Endodontics: Does It Always Work?
Speaker
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 is a Diplomate of 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.
Disclosure: Dr. Paranjpe has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Description
This lecture will discuss the various aspects of Regenerative Endodontics and how it affects the prognosis of this procedure.
Educational Objectives
- Learn about the various steps involved in a RegEndo procedure.
- Learn more about the factors that affect the prognosis of RegEndo procedures.
- Learn about the new research in the field of RegEndo.
- Learn about the importance of disinfection and immune interaction of the stem cells with the immune system
Contact
For information, please contact Penn Dental Medicine Continuing Dental Education at: PDMContinuingEd@dental.upenn.edu