SP-35 - Technology Integration and Benefits: Clinical Perspectives of New and Seasoned Endodontists

Saturday, April 30, 2022

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST

Location: 126

CE: 1.5

Speaker(s)

Kirk A. Coury, D.D.S., M.S.

Endodontist
Amarillo Endodontics
Amarillo, Texas

Disclosure: DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Key Opinion Leader; Sonendo Inc. (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Consultant, Honorarium, Key Opinion Leader
James A. Smith, Jr., DMD

Endodontist
Advanced Endodontics
Vestavia, Alabama

Disclosure: Sonendo Inc. (Individual(s) Involved: Self): KOL and Scientific Advisory Board Member with Sonendo Inc., Other Financial or Material Support
Michael D. Adams, DDS, MDS

Endodontist
Advanced Endodontics
Birmingham, Alabama

Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Anthony Mo, BSc DMD MSc

Endodontist
The Root Canal Guys
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Disclosure: Sonendo Inc. (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Consultant, Honorarium

Facilitator(s)

KP

Karen Potter

Disclosure: Disclosure information not submitted.

How do you decide what technology advancements and techniques to implement into your endodontic practice? As with any development, the body of evidence, technical skill and innovation continues to mature within the profession. With this development also comes questions regarding clinical efficacy and safety, protocols and optimization and evidence-based outcomes. This lecture will offer perspectives from both seasoned endodontists: Dr. Kirk Coury and Dr. Jim Smith (~70 years combined experience) as well as Newer Endodontists: Dr. Anthony Mo and Dr. Michael Adams (~8 years combined experience) as to what was important in their decision-making process, learning curves, and clinical results.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss a historical progression of evaluating and incorporating new technology into a modern endodontic practice.
Describe the rationale and benefits for implementing technological advancements and techniques into a practice
Outline a variety of clinical perspectives and tips for integration and optimization to enhance clinical protocols and outcomes