This course is ideal for students in dental school or preparing for dentistry board exams or postgrad entrance exams in dentistry. Endodontic diagnosis has been a challenging topic for many students. This 2 hour course will help you master the endodontic diagnosis and ace your competitive exam.
In this course we will discuss-
1. Importance of subjective findings, objective findings, history, and chief complaint in determining the diagnosis of endodontic pathology
2. Various pulpal diagnostic tests including cold test, heat test, EPT, Blood flow determination (doppler), test cavity prep, etc.
3. Various periapical diagnostic tests including percussion test, palpation test, mobility, bite stick, etc.
4. Periodontal tests and special tests in endodontic diagnosis
5. Pulpal diagnosis and various differential diagnosis in table format to understand and remember
6. Periapical diagnosis and various differential diagnosis in table format to understand and remember
This course is good for beginners as well as advanced learners looking for a refresher course in endodontics. I have included topics from various textbooks, university resources, and training institute notes that I jotted down during lectures that I attended. The information shared is for educational purpose only and no treatment decisions should be based on this information and clinician should use their best judgement and discretion before arriving to a diagnosis. Although, every attempt has been made to ensure the information is up to date and correct.
So let's get right into the course. :)