Endodontic Case Selection

In this program, two Endodontists, Dr. Laura Milroy practicing in northern Colorado and Dr. Diwakar Kinra in private practice in Flint Michigan, tackle pain management and anesthesia recommendations prior to, during and after root canal therapy. Dr. Milroy discusses root canal treatments including antibiotics, analgesics and steroids, and provides tips and cautions for properly administering and managing each. Dr Diwakar Kinra delves into anesthetic protocols and delivery for superior patient outcomes in root canal therapy, and reaffirms the importance of rubber dams in procedures.

Course Objectives:

• Define criteria that categorize endodontic cases into level of difficulty.
• Diagnose and treatment plan more difficult endodontics.
• Select endodontic treatment that can be performed profitably and consistently.
• Be more knowledgeable about the decisions regarding case acceptance or referral with respect to your endodontic procedural skill.

Release Date: January 1, 2019 Re-release Date: January 1, 2022 Re-evaluation Date: January 1, 2025
AGD PACE Subject Code: 070 - Endodontics