Root canal irrigation: Foundations and advances… Dr Anil Kishen

Description

Microbial biofilm are communities of bacteria that are considered to be key therapeutic target in the treatment of endodontic disease. Bacterial biofilm are particularly tolerant to antimicrobials and presents distinctly different host immune response. This lecture will cover the fundamentals of biofilm-mediated infection, root canal irrigation dynamics and current status of root canal irrigation strategies.

Learning Outcomes
• Will learn the basics of biofilm-mediated infections and their role in disease process.
• Will understand the challenges involved in root canal disinfection
• Will learn the steps to improve efficacy of root canal disinfection

Dr Anil Kishen
Currently a Full Professor of Endodontics at the University of Toronto, Anil has been published in over 200 peer-reviewed publications as well as co-editing three textbooks. A co-inventor in 10 patents and invention disclosures, he serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Endodontics, Endodontic Topics and BMC Microbiology. He is also the Principal Investigator of a federally funded laboratory that focuses on nanomaterial and phototherapeutic research for endodontic applications.