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Ahmed Abdel Rahman Hashem BDS, MSc, PhD, FICD

Prof Hashem graduated from the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University in 1990. He got his master's degree from the same university in 1997. In 2001, he finished his Ph.D. in Endodontics from the Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, and was promoted to be a lecturer in the Endodontic department at the same university. He among others established the Egyptian Association of Endodontists in 2001. He was awarded the best research prize in Ain Shams University in 2005. In 2007, He became an associate professor in the same faculty. In 2009, he among others established the Arab Micro-Dentistry Association and became its president. He was assigned the head of the postgraduate continuous education in the faculty of Dentistry, at Ain Shams University in 2010. In 2011, Dr. Hashem moved to the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine at Future University where he founded and started one of the finest education centers in the Middle East. Dr. Hashem has conducted a postgraduate Micro-Endodontic course every month in this center since 2012. In 2012, he was promoted to a full Professor position in the Department of Endodontics at the same University. He has been since 2012 visiting Metro-Health Hospital in Cleveland, USA, and conducting a micro-endodontic course for the residents of the general residency program there. The Egyptian Association of Endodontists chose Dr. Hashem to be Egypt's country representative in the International Federation of Endodontic Associations in 2014. He became a certified speaker to FDI in 2014. He has been serving also as the general secretary of the Egyptian Association of Endodontists since 2015. At the beginning of 2016, Dr. Hashem joined the board of the Egyptian Dental Syndicate and was acting as the head of the continuous education committee. He was nominated as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD) in 2016. In 2018, He was chosen as Africa Regent director in the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA). In 2019, he became the head of the endodontic dept., Future University. Then, he became the head of Endodontic dept., Ain Shams University in 2020. Now he is the director of research in Cleveland Dental Institute, OH, USA. Dr. Hashem is a member of several national and international associations. He is a reviewer in several prestigious international journals including JOE, IEJ, Scientific reports, Saudi Endodontic Journal, and others.  He lectured at numerous national and international conferences.


Prof. Hashem has more than 50 publications in the Journal of Endodontics, the Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, the International Endodontic Journal, Clinical Oral Investigation, the Asian Journal for Animal Sciences, and the Journal for Experimental and Toxologic Pathology, and others.

Prof. Hashem has held a private practice limited to Micro Endodontics in Cairo since 2002. 

Endodontic Perforations: What do Literature and Clinical Experience tell us

Perforations can be defined as mechanical or pathologic communications between the root canal system and the external tooth surface. Prognosis of these defects is affected by multiple factors including position and size of the perforation, materials used for repair and time lapsed till the repair. This lecture will review available evidence-based literature. Several clinical cases will be presented and treatment protocols will be illustrated with long follow up. At conclusion, participants should be able to

• List the different types of tooth perforations: causes, prevention and prognosis.
• Discuss the different techniques and materials used to repair these defects.
• Evaluate the contemporary evidence-based research about perforation.
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Presentation title:
“Improve your results and predictability on root canal disinfection”​

Summary:
Root canal disinfection plays an important role in the success of endodontic treatment. Technological advances during the last decade have brought new agitation devices for disinfection of the root canal system.  This lecture will present an overview of the disinfection methods currently available, their debridement efficacy and possible complications of their use.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lecture, the participants will be able:

• Evaluate disinfection challenges in Endodontics.
• Discuss the safety of endodontic devices and procedures.
• Describe new alternatives for intracanal antisepsis.

Short CV
Dr. Bettina Basrani is Tenured Associate Professor and Director, MSc Program in Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada since 2015.  Dr Basrani received her DDS degree from the University of Buenos Aires in 1989 and a Specialty Diploma in Endodontics and PhD from Maimonides University in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  A long-time educator and researcher, she began her teaching career at the University of Buenos Aires. In 2000, she moved to Canada to serve as Chair of Endodontics at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.  In 2004, she moved to Toronto, where she has continued her academic and clinical work.  Internationally recognized as a leading authority in endodontics and as an excellent lecturer, effectively combining clinical and scientific information, Dr Basrani has received many awards throughout her career, such as the Louis Grossman Award by the French Society of Endodontics and has international courses and lectures, over 40 peer-reviewed scientific publications, three textbooks and several textbook chapters, and abstracts to her credit.   In 2021 she was recognized as one of the most influential graduates from the University of Buenos Aires and in 2024 she got the title of Honoris Causa from her alma mater.   She serves as reviewer for several endodontic journals.    Dr Basrani is a member of many endodontics societies around the world. 

Endodontic Microsurgery - Presence and Future Directions

Endodontic microsurgery is the evolution of traditional apicoectomy and makes use of high magnification, ultrasonic preparation, and root-end filling with biocompatible filling materials. Modern endodontic surgery adopted the dental operating microscope, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for preoperative diagnosis and treatment planning, and piezoelectric approaches for osteotomy and root manipulation. This lecture discusses the current state of root-end surgery and the most recent additions to the clinical protocol and technical improvements, including an outlook on future directions. 

Biography

Frank C Setzer received his dental and doctoral degree from the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany in 1995 and 1998; and his Endodontic specialty certificate, MS in Oral Biology and DMD from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA in 2006, 2008, and 2010, respectively. He is currently an Associate Professor of Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, serving as Predoctoral Director in Endodontics. His research interests are the clinical detection, prognosis, and assessment of periradicular pathology, in particular apical periodontitis, utilizing CBCT imaging and Artificial Intelligence, as well as endodontic microsurgery. Dr. Setzer is a dental faculty member of OKU, a member of the American Association of Endodontists AAE, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics ABE. In addition, he is Associate Editor for the Journal of Endodontics and the European Endodontic Journal and serves on several other editorial review boards.

Title: Vital pulp treatment: scientific developments, clinical opportunities and obstacles

Presenter: Hal Duncan

Description: Concerns over the cost and destructive nature of dental treatment have led the profession to examine novel methodologies that develop regenerative treatments and promote minimally-invasive, biologically-based dental restorative solutions. Although an exciting opportunity, vital pulp treatment has traditionally been damned by unpredictable results. Regenerative endodontics hopes to increase predictability, while delivering cost-effective, simple and conservative solutions for our patients. However, what is possible and what is a pipe dream? It is essential if new directions are to be considered in endodontic practice that we are able to critically assess where we are at present and where as a specialty we need to be in the future. The aim of this lecture is to highlight current opportunities and concerns in vital pulp treatment from a scientific and practical viewpoint, while discussing potential solutions and the importance of evolving endodontic practice.

HYEON-CHEOL HENRY KIM, DDS, MS, PhD, Professor
Pusan National University School of Dentistry & University Dental Hospital
 
e-mail : golddent@pusan.ac.kr, golddent@hotmail.com

[Present]
President, Pusan National University Dental Hospital (2023.Oct-present)
Former Dean, Pusan National University School of Dentistry
IFEA Secretary, International Federation of Endodontic Association (2024.Sep-present)
APEC Immediate-Past President, Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation
President-elect, Korean Academy of Endodontics (2023-present)
Vice President, Korean Academy of Microscope Dentistry (2019-present)
Full member, National Academy of Medicine of Korea
Distinguished Adjunt Prof., Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Dept. of Endodontics
Emeritus Prof., The Univ. of Jordan, School of Dentistry, Dept. of Restorative Dentistry
Full time Faculty, Professor, Pusan National University School of Dentistry (2004.Sep-present)

[Past]
Dean, Pusan National University School of Dentistry (2019.3-2021.2)
Vice Dean, Pusan National University School of Dentistry (2015.9-2019.2)
APEC President, Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation (2021.5-2023.8)
Visiting professor at University of Minnesota Bio-Engineering Laboratory, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, USA (2008)
Director, Department of Education and Research, Pusan National University Dental Hospital (2010.9-2014.8)
Council, The Korea Food and Drug Administration (2011.5-2013.5)
Director, Dental Research Institute, Pusan National University Dental Hospital (2013.2-2015.1)
Director, Advanced Dental Device Commercializing Center (2018-2019)
Vice-Chair, Busan Metropolitan City Dental Industry Support Committee (2019-2022)

[EDUCATION and ACADEMIC DEGREES]
DDS from Pusan National University (1989.3.-1995.2.)
MSD from Pusan National Uni., major in Dentistry (1996.3-1998.2.)
PhD from Pusan National Uni., major in Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics and Prosthodontics (2001.3.-2005.2.)

[AWARD]
Outstanding Researcher Award (2121.09) from State-designated Medical Research Information Center (MedRIC)  
Grand Prize in YeonSong Dental Award (2020.04.) from Korean Academy of Dental Science
Outstanding Science and Technology Paper Award (2018.06.) from Korea Federation of Science and Technology Organizations
Outstanding Researcher Award (2013.11.) from Korean Academy of Conservative Dentistry (KACD)
Best Presentation Award (2013.05.) from International Federation of Endodontic Association (IFEA)
Merit Award (2011.07.) from Japan Endodontic Association (JEA)
Merit Award (2007.05.) from Japan Endodontic Association (JEA)

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Prof. Kim graduated from Pusan National University School of Dentistry (PNUD), where he completed the residency program specializing in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics and earned his Ph.D.
Following three years of service as a Navy dentist and three years in private dental practice, Dr. Kim has been serving as a full-time faculty member at PNUD since 2004. In 2008, he joined the Bio-Engineering Laboratory at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry as a visiting scholar, focusing on bone cement, biomaterials, and biomechanics.
Dr. Kim has held significant leadership roles at PNUD, including serving as Vice Dean from 2015 to 2019 and as Dean from 2019 to 2021. Since October 2023, he has been the President of PNU Dental Hospital.
With a prolific research portfolio, Dr. Kim has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles in leading international journals, including the Journal of Endodontics, International Endodontic Journal, Australian Endodontic Journal, materials (MDPI), and Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics.
Dr. Kim is an active member of the international endodontic community, currently serving as Secretary of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA) and Immediate Past President of the Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation (APEC).
He is also a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Journal of Endodontics and serves on the Editorial Boards of Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry (BIiD), the European Endodontic Journal, Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics, and the Journal of Korean Dental Science.
As a distinguished researcher and educator, Dr. Kim regularly delivers lectures on contemporary clinical endodontics and materials, grounded in robust research evidence, at global dental conferences and academic events.

Tentative Topic 1 for APEC2025PanEndo 
Title: Bioceramic application: Intentional Replantation and Pulp Revascularization  

In clinical endodontics, bioceramic materials including Mineral Trioxide Aggregates (MTA) have been used for many indications in complicated cases and have shown clinically successful outcome. Recently, many kinds of bioceramic cements made of calcium-silicate-based materials were introduced. Those materials are branded in pre-mixed putty type or injectable material without a necessity of mixing manipulation procedure.
This lecture will present various clinical endodontic bioceramics applications, including MTA and pre-mixed calcium-silicate-cements. Especially, some cases of intentional replantation and pulp revascularization using pre-mixed bioceramics will be presented with some clinical movies. Clinical techniques and tips will be suggested.               
- Basic understanding of endodontic bioceramics 
- Bioceramic root canal sealer and its advantages
- Pre-mixed calcium-silicate-based cements and clinical applications
- Indications and clinical cases of Intentional replantation and techniques
- Clinical technique of pulp revascularization procedure (single-visit procedure)

Tentative Topic 2 for APEC2025PanEndo
Title: Proper NiTi File Selection to Minimize the Fracture Risk

Nickel-titanium (NiTi) endodontic files have brought a big step toward the “efficient” practice of endodontic procedure. The NiTi files help clinicians reduce their working time and increase the clinical success rate with minimal procedural errors. Contemporarily, various kinds of NiTi file systems are being used as the “essential” equipment for root canal preparation over stainless-steel instruments.
Recently introduced instruments made of heat-treated NiTi alloy in various designs made it possible to shape the root canals with a minimal number of instruments and to preserve the root dentin integrity. Nevertheless, the files are broken unexpectedly in clinical use.
This lecture will present various aspects of the NiTi file related to fracture resistances and efficient and proper file selection to reduce the risk of file fracture during root canal instrumentation. The importance of root dentin integrity and / or preservation of natural teeth will be emphasized as well.  
- Basic understanding of NiTi file fracture
- Classification of NiTi file system
- Efficient and effective use of NiTi files
- Guideline to select the proper file systems
- Effect from heat and surface treatment
- Effect from the kinematics of the NiTi file
- Preservation of root dentin integrity

SWEEPS: a Paradigm Shift
Innovative Endodontics
using
Shock Wave Enhanced Emission Photo-Acoustic Streaming

Giovanni Olivi  MD,DDS

There has been a volcanic eruption of technologies in Endodontics over the past 20 years. The development of NiTi shaping files, the debut of biocompatible materials, the advent of CBCT for improved diagnostics. These minimally invasive technologies promote the maximum preservation of tooth structure, but according to an old aphorism enunciated by Herbert Schilder, for the success of endodontic therapy, “what is removed” is more important than “what is introduced” into the canal system.
In this view, laser activated irrigation, and more specifically SWEEPS technology represents a breakthrough method for 3D cleaning and disinfection of the root canal system.
Photoacoustic technology is used to activate the commonly used irrigants in endodontics (NaOCl and EDTA) and does not replace any conventional  instrumentation.
The SSP technology (single super short pulse, also called PIPS) first and the SWEEPS one (dual ultra short pulses) today are validated by a wide body of published and non-published experiments and data.
High-speed videos at 100.000 frames are shown to explein the innovative dual pulse laser emission in endodontic envirement.
Scanning Electron Microscopy and CT imaging were used to evaluate the tissue dissolution, the debridement, smear layer, and endodontic filling material removal from the endodontic space.
Bacteriological studies as well as Confocal analysis were performed to assess the decontaminating effect of these techniques.
The lecture will present an overview of the scientific concepts behind the clinical application and a series of clinical cases will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

• to understand the limitations of the use of conventional systems for  endodontic irrigation;
• to understand the difference among sonic, ultrasonic, multisonic and laser activated irrigation;
• to understand the main advantages of SWEEPS technology for root canal irrigation;
• to understand the different role and timing of NaOCl and EDTA during different steps of root canal therapy;
• to learn the tips and tricks for efficently and safely use the laser in Endodontics.

 

Giovanni Olivi is native of Rome, Italy where He completed his studies graduating cum laude in Medicine and Surgery (MD) at ”La Sapienza” University of Rome, and specialized cum laude in Dentistry (DDS) at ”Tor Vergata” University of Rome. In 2000, Giovanni developed a deep interest in the cutting edge technologies, expecially the operative microscope and laser. In 2002 He achieved the postgraduated diploma in ”Laser Dentistry” at University of Florence, and started hisinternational education achieving the certification from International Society of Laser Dentistry (ISLD) in 2004, the Advanced Proficency from ALD in 2006 and the Master status, always from ALD in 2009. In 2007 Giovanni has been awarded from Academy of Laser Dentistry with the prestigious “Leon Goldman Award” for clinical exellence, and in 2024 his dedication to dental laser research has been recognized and awarded with the ”Theodore Maiman Award”.
From 2016 to date He is Adjunt Professor at School of Dentistry and the Scientific Coordinator of the post-graduated ”Laser Dentistry” Master  at Catholic University of Sacred Hearth of Rome.
He is currently certified Active Member (Endodontist) of Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE) and Italian Academy of Endodontics (AIE), member of Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), Funder Member and 2021-2023, and ad interim President of the International Academy of Innovative Dentistry (IAID).
Giovanni Olivi in his private practice uses the most advanced technologies to provide his patients the best and minimally invasive treatments, especially in the area of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, using the operative microscope, lasers, 3-D imaging and CAD-CAM technology to reach the more comfortable and esthetic results. International speaker in over 40 countries in 5 continents, Giovanni authored more than 80 scientific peer-reviewed articles, 6 text-books and several chapters in different dental books.

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Title: Root Canal Irrigation Dynamics: Clinical Protocols for Predictable Outcomes

Abstract: The most critical but, at times, the most neglected aspect of root canal therapy is the clinical irrigation protocol for infected root canals. This evidence-based presentation would provide a clinician with the following information : 

1. Clinical parameters to note while doing syringe irrigation
2. Choose the ideal irrigants and irrigation sequence
3. Role of activation of irrigants on outcomes
4. Newer technologies: Hype or Reality?

Short CV
Dr. V. Gopi Krishna, BDS, MDS, PhD, FDSRCSEd ad hom is the editor of three reputed textbooks including Grossman’s Endodontic Practice – 12th, 13th & 14th Editions and Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry – 1st & 2nd South Asia Editions, that are read by more than 30,000 students annually. 
 He is currently working as Adjunct Professor at SRIHER University (India) and is also the Associate Editor of the European Endodontic Journal. He is also the president-elect of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA) and Secretary General of the Indian Endodontic Society & Indian Board of Endodontics.  
He was also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Conservative Dentistry from 2008 - 2016 and Editor-in-Chief of the Endodontology Journal from 2019-2021. Dr Gopi Krishna has presented 350 + invited podium lectures globally.

Ken Hargreaves received his DDS from Georgetown University, his PhD in physiology from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD, and his certificate in Endodontics from the University of Minnesota. Ken spent 5 years at the Pain Clinic of the NIDCR and 7 years as an associate professor of Endodontics and Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota. He joined the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1997, as professor in the Department of Endodontics and is cross-appointed as professor in the Departments of Pharmacology, Physiology and Surgery in the Medical School.  He maintains a private practice limited to endodontics and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontists. Ken has received two IADR Distinguished Scientist Awards, the AAE President’s Award and the ADA Gold Medal For Research. He has published more than 200 articles and, with Harold Goodis and Frank Tay, co-edited the 2nd edition Seltzer and Bender’s Dental Pulp, and, with Lou Berman, co-edited the 12th edition of Cohen’s Pathways of the Pulp.  Ken also serves as editor of the Journal of Endodontics. 

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Ken Hargreaves received his DDS from Georgetown University, his PhD in physiology from the Uniformed Services University, and his certificate in Endodontics from the University of Minnesota. He is professor in the Department of Endodontics at University of Texas in San Antonio, maintains a private practice limited to endodontics and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontists. Ken has received two IADR Distinguished Scientist Awards, the AAE President’s Award and the ADA Gold Medal For Research. Ken has published more than 250 articles, two textbooks, including Pathways of the Pulp, and serves as editor of the Journal of Endodontics.

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Ken Hargreaves received his DDS from Georgetown, his PhD (Physiology) from USUHS, and Endodontics from University Minnesota. He is professor in the Endodontics at University of Texas (San Antonio), maintains an endodontics private practice and is a Diplomate of the ABE. Ken has published more than 250 articles, two textbooks and serves as editor of the Journal of Endodontics. 

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Ken Hargreaves, DDS PhD is professor of Endodontics at UT Health San Antonio, maintains a private practice and is a Diplomate of the ABE. Ken has published more than 250 articles, two textbooks and serves as editor of the Journal of Endodontics. 

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Ken Hargreaves is Professor Endodontics at UT Health San Antonio, a Diplomate of the ABE, has published 250 articles, two textbooks and serves as editor of the JOE. 

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Successful Management of Endodontic Pain

Synopsis
This evidence-based course is designed to provide effective and practical strategies for managing acute dental pain emergencies.  It will start with an overview of the opioid mis-use syndrome, its origins and strategies to mitigate its spread.  The latest information on NSAIDS, acetaminophen-containing analgesics and local anesthetics will be provided with the objective of having immediate application to your next patient emergency.  Want to know how to anesthetize that hot tooth?  How to predictably manage severe acute pain after surgical or endodontic treatments?  How to combine common medications to improve analgesia?  This course will answer these practical tips and more using a lecture style that emphasizes interactions with the audience in answering  common pain problems with useful solutions.

Objectives:

At the completion of this course, the practitioner should be able to:

• Describe risk factors and mitigation strategies for opioid mis-use syndrome
• Describe a fast and efficient routine for managing dental pain emergency patients
• Select the best combination of analgesics to manage dental pain
• Provide effective local anesthesia to the classic “hot” molar case

Root Canal Retreatment: How to do? When to do?
The aim of endodontic treatment is to prevent or cure apical periodontitis. Root canal treatment is a predictable procedure with a high survival rate. However, procedural problems such as broken instruments, ledge formation, transportation of the canal, root perforation, and extrusion of the irrigants can affect the prognosis. On the other hand, patients demand the retention of their teeth more than ever before, and this results in an increasing necessity for the retreatment. Retreatment is easier with the help of Ni-Tis, irrigation systems, biomaterials, and ultrasonic instruments. Even hopeless teeth can be saved. There is no doubt that both root canal treatment and retreatment of teeth are feasible and economical ways to preserve function. In this lecture, indications and clinical approaches of root canal retreatment will be discussed.

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Baybora Kayahan
 
Istanbul University- Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Dentistry,
Department of Endodontics

He graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, in 1995. Between 1995 and 2000, he worked as a research assistant at Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics. In 2000, he received the Dr. Med. Dent. degree. He worked at Yeditepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, from 2000 until 2014. He became an Assistant Professor in 2002 and an Associate Professor in 2008. He began to work at the Okan University Faculty of Dentistry in 2014, where he became a Professor of Endodontics. Since July 2021, he has been working at Istanbul Health and Technology University as the Director of the Department of Endodontics. Dr. Kayahan has published many articles in national and international journals. He received four awards at international congresses. He gives courses and conferences on root canal shaping, procedural problems, and biomaterials in Endodontics. Dr. Kayahan is a certified member of the European Society of Endodontology. He is the Chair of the Education Committee of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA). He was the President of the Turkish Endodontic Society between 2016 and 2023. He is currently the Country Representative of the Turkish Endodontic Society. Dr. Kayahan was the President of the Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation between 2019 and 2021. He is currently the Chair of the Education Committee in the same Confederation.

MOHAMED I. FAYAD
D.D.S; M.S.; Ph.D.
Snapshot Bio

Dr. Fayad received his DDS in 1985 from the Collage of Dentistry, Cairo University. Dr. Fayad received his Master’s in Oral Sciences in 1994 from the University of Buffalo at NewYork. He received his PhD in 1996 as a joint supervision between University of Buffalo at New York and Cairo University. He received his Endodontic training at the college of Dentistry at UIC. Currently he is the director of endodontic research, and a clinical associate professor in the Endodontic department at College of Dentistry at UIC, dividing his time between teaching, research, intra-and extra-mural continuing education and private practice. Dr. Fayad co-chaired AAE/AAOMR committee drafting the joint position statement on CBCT (2015). He has numerous publications and chapters in peer reviewed journals and textbooks. He is the co-editor of the CBCT text book (3-D Imaging in Endodontics: A new Era in diagnosis and treatment) by Springer (2016 and 2023). He is a recipient of the Calvin D. Torneck Part-Time Educator Award for 2022 by the American Association of Endodontists. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and gave numerous presentations nationally and internationally.

Pushing the Limits in Endodontics Utilizing a new CBCT software (e-VOLDx), laser irrigation and Dynamic Real Time Navigation with Scopeye over head projection.

Cone-beam technology currently has numerous applications in the dental field. CBCT has a great impact in Endodontics and is changing case diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment outcomes in the daily practice dramatically. CBCT provides the clinician with the ability to assess an area of interest in 3 dimensions and eliminates the superimposition that is inherent in conventional radiographic imaging.
This presentation will detail the utilization of CBCT DICOM imaging data as a scaffold to integerate new technologies as e-VOLDx (300 times the resolution of CBCT software), Fotona laser irrigation and Navident dynamic navigation in treatment planning and treatment of non-surgical and surgical cases. This presentation will demonstrate the application of e-VOLDx software, allowing clinicians to visualize structures never seen in an imaging software before as the dental pulp, nerve bundles, maxillary sinus membranes, marginal ridge cracks and vertical root fractures for the first time.
CBCT technology and e-VOLDX have provided clinicians with a different understanding of the dynamics of dental disease and  healing. Based on the information provided from CBCT volumes, changes in treatment protocols and armamentarium will be presented. 

Learning objectives:

At conclusion, the participants should be able to:

• Utilize CBCT technology as a scaffold to incorporate new technologies as e-VOLDx software and Navident in Endodontic armamentarium.
• Import CBCT dicom images into e-VOLDX software for diagnosis, visualizing, treatment planning and treatment of marginal ridge cracked teeth, vertical root fracture and resorptive defects.
• Utilize laser technology in painless injections, acoustic streaming canal irrigation and biostimulation for pain management and healing promation.
• Import CBCT dicom images into and Navident dynamic navigation to treatment plan and treatment of complex non-surgical and surgical cases (sinus communication, mental nerve proximity and buccal lid technique).
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Nessrin Taha

BDS(Jordan), ADC (Sydney), MFDS RCSI, GradDipClinDent (Melb), DClinDent(Endo), FRACDS, FRACDS (Endo), JDB (Endo), PhD (Melb).

Prof Taha attained her BDS form Jordan in 1997. Then perused her graduate studies at the University of Melbourne Australia, where she obtained a Graduate Diploma in Endodontics, a Clinical Doctorate in Endodontics and a PhD. She is a Member of the Royal College of Ireland, a fellow of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons in general dentistry and a fellow in the special field of Endodontics.
She is currently vice dean faculty of dentistry, former director of the dental teaching clinics, and postgraduate clinics, and head of department of conservative dentistry at JUST. She is also member and former chair of the scientific committee of the Jordanian Board of Endodontics, and a member of the research committee of the Asia Pacific Endodontic Confederation (APEC).

Currently she is a professor in endodontics and coordinator of the graduate endodontic program at Jordan University of Science and Technology, supervised 31 master student’s thesis and 1 PhD. Maintains a part time private practice limited to Endodontics. She Published 50 research papers, delivered 35 invited lectures nationally and internationally, received 6 awards, and serves as a reviewer for 15 international journals.
Editorial board member of the international Endodontic Journal, Journal of Endodontics, Saudi Endodontic Journal and BMC oral health, associate editor of Jordan Journal of Dentistry. Coauthored 2 book chapters on VPT and regenerative endodontics (Biodentine Book, Torabinejad Principles and Practice of Endodontics).
Received JOE honorary mention for clinical research in 2024, Top cited article in the international endodontic journal in 2023. Ranked among the top 2% scientist in dentistry according to Stanford and Elsevier data base 2024.

Dr. Abusteit was born and raised in Egypt where he earned his dental degree from Cairo University and practiced general dentistry for a few years before moving to the USA to pursue postgraduate studies in endodontics. He received fellowships in Endodontics from UCLA School of Dentistry and Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. Later, he completed his endodontic specialty training and earned a Master of Science in Dentistry from the Medical University of South Carolina where he also served as the chief endodontic resident. Dr. Abusteit is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, and he is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Division of Endodontics at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and he maintains a private practice limited to endodontics in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Abusteit is on the continuing education committee of the American Association of Endodontists and distance learning representative of the AAE. He has published several papers and acts as a reviewer for international endodontic journals. Dr. Abusteit has also lectured on various endodontic topics in conferences, meetings, workshops, and study clubs nationally and internationally.

Root Resorption: A Journey from Diagnosis to Treatment & Outcomes
In modern dentistry, more natural teeth are retained in service for an increased number of years in which they are subjected to a wide array of stimuli. Therefore, the presentation of various dental resorptive defects is not a rarity in dental offices anymore. This clinically oriented presentation will discuss various aspects of root resorption from pathophysiology to diagnosis and treatment planning.  The aim is to guide the clinician through various clinical interventions supported by the best available evidence, apply recent technologies, and enhance clinical practice to provide favorable patient-centered outcomes.

Dr. Rick Schwartz was a restorative dentist for 19 years prior to entering post-graduate training in endodontics.  He attended a 2-year general dentistry residency, and then did a combination of private practice, teaching and dental materials research before entering endodontic training in 1996.  He has authored over 100 articles and abstracts and was a cover author on 3 editions of “Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry” by Quintessence Publishing Co. He is first author of the book “Best Practices in Endodontics”, also from Quintessence., and is a cover author of “Advanced Cone Beam CT for Endodontics.”  For the past 26 years he has been in full time private practice limited to endodontics in San Antonio, TX.  He has lectured extensively in the U.S. and in 18 other countries.

Presenter:
Martin D. Levin, DMD
Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics
Adjunct Professor of Endodontics and Chair, Dean’s Council
School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Bio.

Dr. Levin is Adjunct Professor of Endodontics and Chair of the Dean’s Council at the University of Pennsylvania. He has served as Co-Chair of the Joint Special Committee on the Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Dr. Levin is currently appointed to the AAE’s Special Committee to Develop an Outcomes Consensus Conference. He is a contributor to Pathways of the Pulp, and Ingle’s Endodontics, as well as the author of numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed articles on endodontics. He has consulted with Jamestown Rediscovery, the Smithsonian, and Penn Museum on biological anthropology investigations and is a Special Member, American Association of Biological Anthropologists. Dr. Levin earned his degree in dental medicine and completed his endodontic training at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with honors. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.

Presentation title:
Use of Limited Field Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in Endodontics©

Presentation synopsis:
Endodontic disease adversely affects the quality of life and can produce significant morbidity in afflicted patients. Endodontic therapy depends on diagnostic radiographs and image-guided treatment. Periapical and panoramic radiography have been augmented by the introduction of limited field of view (FOV) high-resolution CBCT, allowing three-dimensional assessment of odontogenic and non-odontogenic lesions, root canal morphology, revision treatment, root and alveolar fractures, resorptive lesions and neurovascular anatomy prior to surgery. This lecture will highlight volumetric analysis in outcomes, mapping of important anatomic structures, metal artifact reduction (MAR) algorithms, cinematic rendering, artificial intelligence, and periapical lesion visualization.

Learning objectives:
At conclusion, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the benefits of limited FOV, high-resolution CBCT in the identification of complex dental morphology.
2. Understand how volumetric analysis can aid in diagnosing periapical pathosis when contradictory clinical signs and symptoms are present.
3. Learn how to differentiate between several types of resorptive lesions and determine appropriate treatment.
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Azim Bio

Dr. Azim is a Tenured Associate Professor, Chair of the Endodontic Department, and the Director of the Post-Graduate Program at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. He maintains a private practice limited to Endodontics and he is also the Founder and CEO of Endolit.

Dr. Azim earned his BDS from Cairo University, where he also did his Endodontic training. He later completed his Endodontic certificate at Columbia University, and since then, he has been a full-time Educator and a Part-Time Private Practitioner. Before Joining the University of the Pacific, he Served as the Division Head and the Director of the Endodontic Post-Graduate Program at University at Buffalo.

Dr. Azim is the recipient of the 2023 AAE Edward M. Osetek Award for outstanding educators. He is Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and has lectured all over the world. He has over 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals and several text-book chapters contributions.  He is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Journal of Endodontics, and a reviewer for multiple other Endodontic Journals.