Rajiv G. Patel, BDS, DDS, Diplomate, ABE
Private Practice
Flower Mound, Texas, USA
International Academy of Endodontics Annual Meeting
Short Essay Program
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Dental Trauma- Stretching the limits!
Management of dental trauma is a team sport, involving a coordinated multi-disciplinary approach to benefit our patients. Optimum and timely management becomes more critical when trauma involves growing individuals. This case-based presentation will cover a variety of scenarios such as lateral luxation, crown root fractures, intrusion, and avulsion in growing individuals. Preparation and a systematic checklist can reduce the incidence of complications resulting from inappropriate management.
Major topics to be addressed:
dental trauma management strategies
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the role of inter-disciplinary treatment planning for optimum management of dental trauma
- Understand different treatment trauma scenarios, treatment options, and limitations of the same.
- Participants should be able to develop a dental trauma management checklist
Affiliations:
Founder - Share Study Club
Founding Member - International Academy Of Endodontics
Bio:
Dr. Rajiv Patel is a practicing endodontist in Dallas, Texas, for the last 15 years. He graduated from the University of Southern California where he obtained his DDS and Certificate in Endodontics. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and has practiced clinical dentistry for over 25 years. Dr. Patel has published clinical papers and textbook chapters on endodontic topics and is the founding member of several study clubs. He is also a fellow and founding member of the International Academy of Endodontics. Dr. Patel maintains a private practice Endodontic Excellence in Flower Mound and Argyle. He has a passion for teaching and teaches a hands-on endodontic course Endodontic Success for the General Dentist. Dr. Patel's goal is to raise global standards for endodontic care by disseminating endodontic education. Dr. Patel is married and is a proud father of two daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.