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Adham Azim, B.D.S.
Biography
Dr. Azim is an 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 35 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.
Contact information
Adham A. Azim, B.D.S.
155 5th St
San Francisco, CA 94103-2919
Phone:716-829-3847
Email: aazim@pacific.edu
Available Sessions
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Are you planning your apical surgeries properly?
Topic:Learning Objectives:
• Describe about the concept of complete surgical retreatment
• Recognize the treatment alternatives and proper approaches on immature permanent teeth with apical periodontitis.
• Discuss the shortcomings of limiting the surgical treatment planning to only the root.
• Describe which parameters to consider for GTRThe success rate of endodontic surgery has shown significant improvement over the past two decades. With the implementation of micro-surgical techniques, the procedure became easier and more predictable enabling complete retreatment of the root in a surgical manner. As a result, apical surgery became the treatment of choice to address many cases with persistent apical periodontitis. However, are we doing a disservice to our patients by limiting our surgeries to only managing the periapical disease? Should we broaden our treatment planning to consider the supporting structure?
In this presentation, we will present some novel approaches for surgical management of endodontic infections using complete surgical retreatment. We will also discuss the importance of addressing the supporting structure through guided tissue regeneration (GTR) and the impact it may have on the patient’s quality of life and future treatment options.
one half-day or full day lecture or workshop
Disclosure
In accordance with this policy, I declare I have a past or present proprietary or relevant financial relationship or receive gifts in kind (including soft intangible remuneration), consulting position or affiliation, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, as indicated:
- Endolit (Self) (Stockholder/Ownership Interest (excluding diversified mutual funds))
- Consultant for FKG Dentaire