Invited speakers and presentations
Dr. Denis Honegger
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Dr. Stephane Browet
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Thu. 13.45
Restorative revisited
Abstract : During this Masterclass many restorative procedures will be covered. For every procedure will be demonstrated how the essential techniques and instruments can be used to deliver more predictable dentistry while using the microscope.
Fri. 13.45
Confessions of a dangerous mind
Abstract : Common sense tells us that it would be beneficial to use high magnification, even for restorative procedures. In every day practice on the other hand, we find many obstacles that could prevent us from being sensible. This lecture focuses on stretching the envelope in using the microscope in restorative and prosthetic procedures.
Dr. Glenn van As
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Prof. Dr. Abbas
Prof. Frank Abbas obtained his DDS degree from the
State University of Groningen, The Netherlands in 1979.
He did his specialty training in periodontology at the University of Amsterdam (now called Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam-ACTA) including a PhD thesis on Susceptibility to Periodontal Diseases in 1986.
In 1989 he was appointed as specialist in periodontology by the Dutch Society for Periodontology. Prof. Abbas was active in many professional committees including the Faculty Board and the board of the Dutch Society for Periodontology.
He is founding member of a large specialty clinic in Amsterdam as periodontist in the multydisciplinary approach of oral rehabilitation. At the Department of Periodontology of ACTA he acted as head of the clinic and coordinator of the MSc Programme in Periodontology. Furthermore he was appointed as examiner on behalf of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
His research focus is on susceptibility to
periodontal diseases, in particular the relationship oral microbiology and
clinical periodontology and also on regenerative surgical techniques and
mucogingival problems. Furthermore he is involved in research on the
periodontal-general health connection. In 2003 he was appointed as
professor in periodontology at the Center for Dentistry and Oral Hygiene
of the University Medical Center of Groningen (UMCG), University of
Groningen. From 2007 he acts as chairman of the Center for Dentistry and
Oral Hygiene Management Team.
Dr. Jan Berghmans
Married, 4 children
Graduated from dental school ( University of Brussels ) in 1983.
Founder member and actual president of the first endodontic society of Belgium , the actual Flemish Society for Endodontology ( FSfE ).
Former active and actual Certified member of the European Society of Endodontology ( ESE )
Former country representative for Belgium at the ESE and IFEA
Executive of the VVT ( Flemish Dental Society )and former board member of the Belgian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
Honorary member of the Bulgarian Endodontic Society
Accredited national and international speaker on endodontics.
Guest lecturer at the Catholic University of Louvain - Belgium
Practice limited to endodontics in Brussels - Belgium
Dr. Michael Bruder
Open range:microscope-supported access to endodontic and postendodontic therapy
Dr. Michael Bruder received his dental education at the dental department of the army hospital, Hamburg and at the Clinic San * Luc, Dental Department, Toliara, Madagaskar
Dr. Michael Bruder received his Endodontic Education at the Department of Endodontology, Dental School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia from Syncuk Kim, PhD, DDS. He received his Master of science in Endodontology from University of Donau-Krems, Austria.
Dr. Michael Bruder was assisting dentist in a private practice,in Hamburg till February 1997 and worked afterwards at the department of restorative dentistry and periodontology of the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf with Prof. Dr. Ursula Platzer. As of August 2001 he runs a private practice in Hamburg.
Dr. Thomas Clauder
Dr. Clauder can be reached via: www.praxis-clauder.de
Introduction to the Scope: Dr. Thomas Clauder
A hands-on Course of 90 minutes theory and 90 minutes practice
involving:
Theory:
-All possibilities of modern endodontics.
-The value of the microscope in todays endodontic techniques.
-Short introduction in modells and possibilities of the Zeiss Microscoperange.
-Short introduktion in dental ergonomics.
Practice:
-Adjusting your microscope.
-Root canal tracing and finding.
-Removal of broken instruments of a root-canal
-Retrograde root preparation and conservation with MTA afterapex-resection.
-Apexification-how I do it.
Dr. David Clark
"Micro-Examination & Case Presentation"
Course description:
Integration of microscopes technology into the new patient examination:
Using the operating microscope, participants will perform a comprehensive examination. The examination is one of the most powerful tools available to raise patient awareness, implement co-diagnosis and raise the clinician's level of diagnosis. Moving video captured through the operating microscope is truly a "blockbuster". There are dozens of conditions that are best diagnosed and demonstrated in this manner. It sets the stage for the patient to enter a practice of modern comprehensive dentistry.
Sat. 8.30
Minimally Traumatic Preparations and Restorative Protocols Workshop
Participants will have the opportunity to perform minimally traumatic
preparations and direct class 2 composites restorations utilizing the
Bioclear matrix systems and 3M Filtek Supreme flowable and paste composites. Participants will receive a complimentary bur kit including Fissurotomy burs, composites, and matrix systems. Participants may re-think the role after seeing the possibilities in this renaissance in direct composites.
Bonus Exercise! Modern composite preparations and matrixing for deep caries and diastema closure. Simplified. Beautified. Clarified
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Dr. Michiel de Cleen
Michiel de Cleen (born Amsterdam,1962) graduated from the Dental School of the University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands) in 1988. From 1988 until 1995 he was an assistant professor at the department of Cariology & Endodontology at ACTA (Academic Centre of Dentistry Amsterdam, The Netherlands).
He is currently in private practice, limited to endodontics, in Amsterdam. Besides his clinical activities, he is editor-in-chief of the popular Dutch dental journal Tandartspraktijk, lecturer on all aspects of endodontics and dental traumatology both nationally and internationally, co-author of the Dutch text book Endodontologie and editor of the Dutch translation of Managing endodontic failure in practice (Quintessence, 2005.)
Dr. Richard Alexander Hilger
Ergonomic Principles with the dental microscope
One of the most important revolutions in modern dental treatment has been the introduction of the dental microscop. This introduction has an important influence on the configuration of the working place, the right position of the patient, the dentist and his assistant. We must adapt our suction technique and our work with instruments when working with the microskop.
In the lecture we describe the following topics:
1. Configuration of the working place and the microscop. Arrangement of the instruments around the working place and the microscope (suspendet tablet and working desk behind the patient)
2. Correct patient position for treatment in lower jaw and upper jaw. Different positions of the patient´s head during work without and with the dental microscope.
3. Right position of the dental assistant and the dentist
(12 o`clock position; 9 o`clock position).
The significance of close and wider instrument availabelity.
4. Special suction technique for the assistant to prewent the mikroskop from blurring with steam and spray.
5. Scheduls and steps of working with instruments under the mikroskop with one or two assistants.
Five steps of rational instrumentation.
Dr. Tetsuya Hirata
Reshaping Clinical Dentistry with Emerging Technologies
In this presentation Dr. Mora will introduce and discuss the next generation stereoscopic video microscope system that would allow the operator and the assistant to bring the oral cavity into their working view while assuming a neutral postural position. It makes it easy for both to access areas in the mouth that were impossible to view with a traditional optical microscope. This technology will saving the operator and assistant from inevitable postural disabilities.
Dr. Hirata will share and discuss his latest research findings on the
importance of margin adaptation of restorations. He will also show clinical applications of a new preparation protocol and a special bur that he designed for precise tooth preparation, based on his research findings.
Furthermore, the possibility of making optical impressions through the microscope will be introduced
Prof. Peter Kotschy
Curriculum vitae
Schools at Waidhofen a. d. Ybbs and in Vienna, secondary-school leaving certificate in 1958.
Medical studies at the University of Vienna, obtained degree of Doctor in medicinae universae (MD) in 1966.
Training for Doctor of Dental Medicine and Oral Surgery (DDS) at Vienna University Dental School from 1966 to 1968.
1966: Till now board member of the "Zahnärztlicher Interressensverband" - ZIV. ("Dental Interests Federation") that deals with professional matters and since 1994 Referent of "Prophylaxis and Periodontology".
1968: Set up as Doctor of Dental Medicine and Oral Surgery, practitioner with contracts with all "Health Insurance Funds of Austria" until December 1985. Since then private practice.
Special fields: consultation, prevention, periodontology, miniinvasive- and micro-dentistry.
From 1968 up to 1999, board member of the "Special Group for Dental Medicine and Oral Surgery" of the Vienna Medical Association.
From 1968 up to now, member of the "Vienna Branch of the Austrian Society of Dentistry (ÖGZMK)" board member since 1986
From 1973 to 1985, elected member of the plenary assembly of the Vienna Medical Association.
1976: In collaboration with Dr.R. Slavicek – Founder of the "Postgraduate Dental Training Institute (German acronym: ZAFI) of the Vienna Medical Association"
1977: beginning decades of my lecturing national and international in the fields of prophylaxis, periodontology, ergonomics, miniinvasive- and microdentistry.
vice-president of the "working group for periodontology" (ARGE PA) of the "Austrian Society of Dentistry" (ÖGZMK)
1978: Founder of the "Vienna Kindergarten Project" in dental healthcare
Organizer of the “First Prophylaxis Symposium” in Austria
Speaker of the professional group for Dentistry of the medical association of Vienna (first till 1980) concerning prophylaxis
Founder and leader of the "Joure fixe" from the "Dental Interests Federation" (ZIV)
1980: Initiator of - and together with Prof. Kulmer - chiefly responsible for "The All-Austrian Prophylaxis Programme".
1982: Member of the "International College of Dentists" (ICD) European Section
(1982 Fellow, 1986 untill 2004 Regent of Austria, 1994 Vice-President, 1996/97 President of the European Section, 2004 European Delegate to the International Council)
1986: Boardmember and Regent of Austria of the "International College of Dentists"
(ICD ) 1996/97 President
1988: Lector in “Applied Prophylaxis and Periodontology” and lector in “Ergonomics at the Dental Work-place” at the University of Vienna, Dental School till 1996
1991: Chairman of the " Working group for Periodontology" (ARGE-PA) of the "Austrian Society of Dentistry"
1992: Board member of the "European Society of Dental Ergonomics (ESDE) till 2000, now member
2001: Founding President of the "Austrian Society of Periodontology"
2002: Honorary President for life of the "Austrian Society of Periodontology"
2003 Specialist for Periodontology by EDA ( European Dental Association e.V.)
2004 Honorary membership of the „Austrian Society of Dentistry“ (ÖGZMK)
42 publications in the fields of prophylaxis, periodontology, restorative dentistry, miniinvasive dentistry, prosthetics, ergonomics, microdentistry and kinetic cavity preparation(air-abration-technic), lecturer on these fields at national and international post graduated training institutions, conferences and congresses since now.
Intensive public relations activities (television, radio and newspaper interviews) and numerous publications aimed at creating a prevention awareness in Austria's population and a positive image of the dental profession.
Adviser of international and national companies; subject: “Future development of dental materials, instruments and units”.
All in all, a very active and satisfying professional life, which has been supported to a very great extent by my wife Christine and now by Martina
Active hobbies: Formerly: piano, cello; sports (handball, tennis, skiing and sailing)
Today: golf and skiing.
“Inactive” passions: music, theatre and opera.
Dr. Bertrand Khayat
Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS) University of Paris VII 1982
Certificate in Endodontics University of Washington 1987
Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) University of Washington 1987
Assistant Professor of Endodontics University of Pensylvania
Practice Iimited to Endodontics Août 1985 to present Memberships and offices
President of the Paris Endodontic Study Club (C.P.E.A.)
Active member of the American Association of Endodontists (A.A.E.)
Active member of the European Society of Endodontists (E.S.E.)
Active member of the French Endodontic Society (S.F.E.)
Active member of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (I.F.E.A.)
Publications
Dr Bertrand KHAYAT has published 15 articles in various journals including the Journal of Endodontics.
Presentations
Dr KHAYAT has given over 200 presentations and lectured extensively in France, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Greece, Irland, Israël, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Marocco, Mexico, the Nederlands , Philippinnes, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Sweden, and the United States of America.
Dr. Adriana McGregor
Introduction to Microsurgery- Basic Micro-suturing Hands-on Course
Review of the fundamentals of microsurgery with brief descriptions of Instrumentation, posture and tailoring principles, focusing on the principles and practice of microsuturing.
Course Goals:
1. Introduce participants to basic concepts of microsuturing.
2. Familiarizing participants with basic microsuturing instruments.
3. Understanding the single interrupted suture with correct placement and knot.
4. To develop proficiency in placement of the interrupted suture.
Course Outline:
1. Anatomy of the suture.
2. Instrument selection.
3. Proper hand grip of instrument.
4. Placement of sutures (7-0) in Practice-pak.
5. Placement of sutures (10-0) in Practice-pak.
Fri. 16.00
Esthetic Periodontal and Implant Microsurgery: Redefining the minimally-invasive concept.
Solving
the esthetic challenges we encounter daily during periodontal and implant
treatment with minimal trauma requires an ever more demanding level of
precision. Esthetic Periodontal and Implant Microsurgery have played a
pivotal role in achieving treatment outcomes never thought possible before
with conventional surgical techniques. Examples of innovative techniques
for soft tissue grafting, esthetic anterior crown lengthening, soft tissue
implant rescue, immediate implant placement and provisionalization and
minimally invasive sinus elevation techniques are presented to demonstrate
how a microsurgical approach can enhance the results to new levels of
excellence.
Learning
objectives:
- To
define the surgical factors that lead to tissue trauma.
- To
described the scientific basis for a microsurgical approach.
- To
understand the essential parameters required to avoid trauma.
- To
present the principles of a microsurgical approach to
treatment.
Dr. McGregor holds dual degrees in Periodontology, the most recent one from the University of Southern California where she served on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor from 1990 to 1994. Her interest in Microsurgery began at the dawn of the subspecialty, training under Dr. Dennis Shanelec at the Microsurgery Training Institute in 1994, where she is now the Co-Instructor. She lectures internationally on esthetic periodontal and implant microsurgery. She is President for 2008 of AMED, the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry. She maintains a private practice in Westlake Village, California devoted exclusively to esthetic periodontal and implant microsurgery.
Dr. Assad Mora
Reshaping Clinical Dentistry with Emerging Technologies
In this presentation Dr. Mora will introduce and discuss the next generation stereoscopic video microscope system that would allow the operator and the assistant to bring the oral cavity into their working view while assuming a neutral postural position. It makes it easy for both to access areas in the mouth that were impossible to view with a traditional optical microscope. This technology will saving the operator and assistant from inevitable postural disabilities.
Dr. Hirata will share and discuss his latest research findings on the
importance of margin adaptation of restorations. He will also show clinical applications of a new preparation protocol and a special bur that he designed for precise tooth preparation, based on his research findings.
Furthermore, the possibility of making optical impressions through the microscope will be introduced
Dr. Assad Mora is a Board Certified Prosthodontist and a Fellow in both the American College and International College of
Prosthodontists. He is recognized as a pioneer in the field of microdentistry and 3D video, and he served as the 2007 President of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced
Dentistry. Dr. Mora is a 1979 graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry and held teaching positions there as well as at the UCSF School of Dentistry and the UOP School of
Dentistry. He is the inventor of the MORA microscope interface. His current interest is in the development of an innovative 3D-video microscope
system. He has published and lectured nationally and internationally on restorative microdentistry and 3D video microscope
systems, and the 3D video teaching model. For the past 16 years, he has maintained a private practice with his wife
Kathy, an Endodontist, in Santa Barbara, California.
Olga Papasotiriou
Olga Papasotiriou completed her graduate studies in Restorative/ Esthetic Dentistry at Boston University, USA and received her Masters Degree in Dental Materials at the same University.
She was trained in the application of the clinical microscope at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
She is member of AMED and founding member of the Hellenic Academy of Microscopic Dentistry, the first scientific society to introduce the clinical microscope to the various dental specialties in Greece through international dental meetings and hands on courses.
She lectures nationally and internationally on Esthetic/ Restorative Dentistry.
2004 she established the first microscope centered, multi specialty private practice in Athens Greece together with her brother, a periodontist – implantologist, trained at University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Wayne Remington
Introduction to the scope 1 Sponsored by Global
Wayne David Remington, DDS, PC is a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry in 1982 and the University of Virginia Medical Center General Practice Residency in 1984. Dr. Remington has been in private general and esthetic restorative dentistry since 1984. In addition, he has been a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry at the University of Virginia, teaching esthetic dentistry. Dr. Remington has been using a microscope in restorative practice since 1997 and been teaching two-day hands-on courses since 1999. His courses are designed to teach a maximum of four individuals at the time for personalized attention.
His current professional activities are: Private practice in General and Aesthetic Dentistry, Charlottesville, VA, Teaching faculty, University of Virginia Medical Center, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Dentistry,Teaching faculty, Global Surgical Corporation, East coast instructor of dental microscopy.
Dr. Remington is board member of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry since 2005 and member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Virginia Academy of General Dentistry, Shenandoah Valley Dental Association, Charlottesville/Albemarle Dental Society, Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry. He is Consulting Editor of the American Dental Assistants Association Journal.
Dr. Remington received the Best Dentists’in America Award in 2003.
Dr. Marga Ree
Marga Ree obtained her degree in dentistry from the University of Amsterdam in 1979. After qualifying, for the next five years she was a part-time staff member of the department of Cariology Endodontology Pedodontology, as well as being a clinical instructor in the central dental clinic of the University of Amsterdam. In 1998 she entered a postgraduate programme in endodontics, which she completed in 2001 with a Master of Science degree. Since that time she has lectured and taught hands-on courses throughout the Netherlands and abroad. She is the primary author of several articles published in national and international journals. She served as secretary and vice-president of the Netherlands Society for Endodontology for 2 years. Since 1980 she has had a private practice in Purmerend, which for the past nine years has been dedicated to endodontics.
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Dr. Walter van Driel
What can the Operating Microscope bring to your practice?
This course is intended for the dentist who would like to start working with the microscope.
The aim of this hands-on course is to inform you about the Operating Microscope’s benefits. Firstly, you will learn how to work with the microscope and see how useful it is in daily procedures. Secondly, you will experience how this microscope can lead to a different diagnosis.
At the end of the course you know what impact the Operating Microscope has in Dental Practice and we will give you tips about how to set up and start working with the microscope.
Curriculum vitae W.J. van Driel
Walter Johan (WJ) van Driel, is an accredited specialist in Endodontics. Born on June 26th 1959 in Eindhoven, Holland he is a graduate from the Dental College at the University of Amsterdam where he studied between 1977 and 1984.
After his graduation Walter was an associate of the profession group; cariology, endodontology and pedodontology until 1987 where he earned qualifications in endodontics specifically.
In 1985 he became an university teacher at the General Clinic of ACTA (Acedemic Centre Dentistry Amsterdam) within the department cariology and endodontology in additition to practicing in a referral dental clinic.
In 1997 Walter was appointed university lecturer within the department cariology, endodontology and pedodontology (CEP) of ACTA where, until 2005 he was heading education of both the postgraduate as well as doctoral courses in endodontics. In addition, Walter also gave postgraduate courses in endodontics to dentists on behalf of the CEP department.
Since 1994 Walter held various functions within NVvE, (Dutch Association of Endodontics) including being appointed President, a role he held between 1997 – 2000. Subsequently, for a period of five years Walter became Editor in Chief for Het Kanaal, the official newsletter of NVvE published 4 times yearly.
Walter is also a member of various scientific clubs including being a Fellow of the International College of Dentists (ICD) since 2000.
Within the Dutch Dentistry Society (NMT) Walter has been active in various focus groups. The most important of these was the Project Group for Endodontic Tariffs (PTE). Amongst others, a significant result was a tariff for the use of microscope handling within endodontic treatment – a unique way of working for Europe.
Walter has in parallel held a referral Practise specialised in Endodontics since 1985, currently in Sassenheim - based in the province South Holland.
Prof. Oene Hokwerda
Prof Oene Hokwerda is emeritus professor
in dental ergonomics at the University of Groningen , The Netherlands,
where he was placed in charge of developing teaching dental ergonomics in
1965. He was also involved in designing a working stool for the dentist
which is still in use and ergonomic dental equipment. He has been
consultant of the Commission on Dental Practice of the FDI, chairman of
the Dutch WG Dental Ergonomics and from 1991 Secretary-general and
President of the European Society of Dental Ergonomics. Now he is
Vice-President. The last 10 year he has overseen the practical training of
dental ergonomics as part of preclinical and clinical courses of dental
and dental hygiene students.
Prof. dr. Paul Lambrechts
Synergy between Cone-Beam-Computer Tomography and Microscopy in Endodontics
Lecture description:
The aim is to visualize the three dimensional shaping, cleaning and filling of the root canal space by innovative in-vitro and in-vivo techniques. Printing the 3D endodontium in your mind in combination with the real time magnified image through the surgical microscope will create a virtual endodontic environment which increases the awareness of the complexity and the final outcome of the treatment and prognosis. Novel non-destructive imaging and visualization techniques like X-ray micro CT ex-vivo (Resolution of <1 µm), Cone beam CT in-vivo (Resolution of 125 µm), Surgical microscopy and Environmental FE-SEM allow us to study the complexity of the root canal system and the tenacity of the biofilm. Dynamic rinsing with RinseEndo of Durr and/or the Photoactivated disinfection (PAD) with laser therapy is a smart concept to reach those bacteria in hidden niches, anastomoses, dentinal tubules and biofilms. Application time, penetration depth, bacterial type, biofilm type, planctonic stage or sheltered stage, all seem to play a role in the success of whatever root canal disinfection techniques. Finally, one could question if Sealing the root canal system by hybridization and resin tag formation, combined with entombing remaining microorganisms, is a dream or reality? The insight in dentin bonding for adhesive restorative dentistry is now finding its way inward and downward the root canal. In order to allow hybridisation and tag formation, again the smear layer, smear plugs, dentin debris and biofilms have to be removed and the system sealed through thermoplastic obturation.
Learning Objectives. At conclusion, participants should be able to:
Create their own virtual 3D insight in the complexity of the root
canal system.
Link the imaging concepts to preparation and obturation goals.
Understand the way how a biofilm is structured and can be
destroyed.
Improve the outcome of the endodontic treatment by a 3D seal
of the system.
Dr. Kasper Veenstra
Kasper Veenstra received his dental
degree from the State University of Utrecht in 1983. After his study he
started a general practice. Since 1996 he works in his general dental
practice in Hoogezand, the Netherlands, with the microscope in all dental
aspects and a special interest in Endodontics. Two years later he has
started with Hidde Doornbusch the Dental Microscopy course in the
Netherlands. Is co-founder and director of www.endoplaza.com, your
endodontic partner.
Is a clinical instructor at the University of Groningen for endodontic
trainees. He is a member of the Foundation for Post Graduate Courses in
the North of the Netherlands. He is one of the originators of the ESMD
(European Society for Microscope Dentistry).
Dr. Helmut Walsch
Academic/Professional Qualifications:
· DDS (1994), Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany
· Ph. D. (1996), Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany
· Certificate in Endodontics (2000), University of Pennsylvania, USA
· MS (Oral Biology - Endodontics) (2001), University of Pennsylvania, USA
· Certified Specialist in Endodontics (2003), EDA (European Dental Association)
· Certified Member ESE (European Society of Endodontology) (2005)
· Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics (2006)
· Certified Specialist in Endodontics (2006), DG-Endo (German Association of Endodontics; accredited by ESE & IFEA (International Federation of Endodontic Associations))
· Certified Specialist in Endodontics (2007), DGZ (German Society of Restorative Dentistry; accredited by the DGZMK (German Society of Dento-Maxillo-Facial Sciences))
Awards/Honors
· Outstanding Contribution to Teaching Award (1999), University of Pennsylvania
· Best Presentation Award (2000), University of Pennsylvania
· Best Case Presentation Award (2000), University of Pennsylvania
· Country Representative for Germany, IFEA 6th World Endodontic Congress (2004), Brisbane, Australia
· Member American College of Diplomates (2007)
Career History
· Assistant Dentist in a number of dental practices specializing in Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Endodontics (1994-1998), Munich
· Course Assistant Prof. A. Gutowski (1996-1998), Munich
· Clinical Assistant in Prof. S. Kim’s private practice (1998-2001), New York
· Adjunct Assistant Professor (2003), Endodontics, University of Pennsylvania
· Established Independent Endodontics and Endodontic Microsurgery Practice (2001), Munich
· Bodensee-Team member, Endodontic Specialist
· Continuing Education Courses, Presentations and Lectures (2001-present), in Europe, USA, Asia and Australia
Memberships and Affiliations
· American Association of Endodontists (since 1998), USA
· Louis I. Grossman Endodontic Study Club (since 1998), USA
· European Society of Endodontology (since 2001)
· Microscopy in Dentistry Study Club (since 2001), Germany
· Founding member, Board member and Continuing Education Representative DG-Endo, (2002), Germany
· German Society of Restorative Dentistry
· German Society of Dento-Maxillo-Facial Sciences
· Peer Review Panel member for the Endodontie-Journal (2002)
Publications and selected Invited Lectureships & Presentations attached
Dr. John Whitworth
Growing old with endodontics?
Abstract:
The silver-haired Society is upon us; confident, informed, affluent and with unprecedented expectations for vigorous life and supportive healthcare. Dentate and wishing to remain so, they bring the legacies of a lifetime of disease and intervention, and test the diagnostic, planning and operative skills of generalists and specialists alike. Are our societies likely to grow old with endodontic needs? Are you growing old with the endodontics you’re expected to perform?
Despite a general improvement in dental health, apical periodontitis is on the increase, and particularly associated with heavily restored and previously root canal treated teeth. But is this important; does it all need treatment, can it all be successfully treated, and are our ageing populations at risk of local and systemic complications?
Riding on the tidal wave of technology, the endo enthusiast may be at risk of offering root fillings without restorative strategy, and patient long-term interests. For the strategic and restorable, the challenges of case-winning infection control may be great, compounded by reactive, reparative and degenerative changes in the ageing ‘sclerotic’ pulp space. Though far from invincible, dentists have been empowered by a revolution in lighting, magnification and tools to identify, negotiate and gain control of pulp spaces which were previously beyond the skills of the gifted elite.
This lecture will review general and local issues in managing the endodontic needs of an ageing population, highlighting the need for realistic treatment planning and the rational use of contemporary technology.
Powerpoint presentation
Curriculum
vitae
John Whitworth is a Senior Lecturer and Clinical Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Newcastle University, UK, where he delivers the undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programmes in Endodontology. Since 1991, he has led endodontic patient referral services at Newcastle Dental Hospital. In 1996, he was Visiting Associate Professor in Endodontics, University of Texas at San Antonio. In 2005, he was recipient of the Dental Defence Union UK dental teacher of the year award. An active researcher, he supervises Masters and Doctorate research students and has personal research interests in local anaesthesia, vital pulp therapy, biomaterials science, health economics and standards of care in practice. He serves the International Endodontic Journal as Deputy Editor-in-Chief, is on the Editorial Boards of ‘ENDO: Endodontic Practice Today’ and ‘Endodontic Practice’ and is endodontic editor of the Quintessentials of Dentistry textbook series. John has published more than 50 peer-reviewed and professional articles, authored a popular textbook of endodontics and contributed chapters to 10 other books in restorative dentistry and endodontology. He has been a committed microscope user since 1996