Dentists are not recognised as pioneers of tissue regeneration but perhaps they should be as they have been using tissue regenerative techniques for almost a hundred years. Our biological understanding of healing of the dental pulp is increasing at an exponential rate. Vital pulp therapies (VPTs) offer a minimally invasive approach to the management of pulpal disease preventing the need for more invasive techniques such as root canal therapy, which can advance the tooth along the restorative cycle. VPTs have proven to be much more predictable than dogma may suggest, even in what are considered the most terminal situations such as irreversible pulpitis. Careful management of the injured or exposed pulp can result in a predictable successful outcome preserving the defence system of the tooth. 

Please note: This workshop has a maximum capacity of 25 people and spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Adding the session to your schedule in the Dentistry Show event app does not guarantee entry, so we recommend arriving early to secure your place.

• understand the biological basis for a conservative approach for maintaining pulp vitality
• Be able to carry out a systematic approach to be able to diagnose pupal problems
• Gain an understanding of key procedural elements in order to perform VPTs
• Have a clear understanding of how and when to perform VPTs understand the key benefits of using HCSCs and their different properties