The main objective of the lecture is to propose an evidence-based reflection on the impacts of technological evolution on the pillars of endodontic success. For that, the following points will be addressed:
- Basic concepts of Endodontics, including basic definitions of endodontic success
- Pillars of endodontic succcess
- Technology versus endodontic prognosis
- Critical analysis concerning endodontic success
Educational Objectives:
- Report the main objectives of Endodontics
- Describe the pillars of endodontic success
- Make an evidence-based reflection on the impacts of technological evolution on the pillars of endodontic success through clinical analysis of high-impact papers published and relevant clinical cases related to each matter to be addressed
Instructor: Ricarado Machado, DDM, MSc, PhD
Dr. Ricardo Machado joined the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry as a Clinical Associate Professor after 19 years in private practice and teaching in Brazil. After graduating form the University of Vale do Itajai - UNIVALI, Itajai, Santa Catarina, Brazil, in 2004, he completed his Specialization/Residency Course in Endodontics at the Londrina State University UEL, Londrina, Parana, Brazil, in 2007. In 2009, he earned his Master of Science at the Pontifical Catholic University of Parana - PUC/PR, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil, and in 2015, he earned his PhD at the School of Dentistry of the University of Sao Paulo - FORP/USP, Ribeirao Peto, Sao Paulo, Brazil. In 2019, Dr. Ricardo Machado returned to the Pontifical Catholic University of Parana - PUC/PR, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil, to attend his Post- Doctoral Stage. Dr. Ricardo Machado has been acting as a reviewer of important Journals, such as General Dentistry, Iranian Endodontic Journal, European Endodontic Journal, Brazilian Dental Journal, Microscopy Research & Technique, Australian Endodontic Journal, Clinical Oral Investigations, International Journal of Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics, European Journal of Dentistry, Journal of Conservative Dentistry, and Odontology. Dr. Ricardo Machado is also the associate editor of BMC Oral Health and Scientific Reports.
CDE Coursework Units: 1.5
Tuition: $59 (Due to the Joint Provider ship of this program with ACDE, UCSF Faculty and Staff discounts are not available.)
Cancellation/Refunds:
Tuition refund, less a $25 cancellation fee, will be issued only for cancellations received in writing at least 3 business days prior to the start date of the course. No refunds will be issued for late cancellations or no-shows. We reserve the right to cancel any course due to circumstances beyond our control; under those circumstances we will refund all course fee payments. Please be aware that UCSF School of Dentistry CDE is not responsible for reimbursement of nonrefundable airline tickets or any other travel expenses in the event that a course is canceled.
ACDE Joint Providership
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts with the Association for Dental Education (ACDE).