2nd ESP Quarterly Scientific Seminar 2018

2nd ESP Quarterly Scientific Seminar 2018
Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, Pasig City

Speaker and Lecture

Rouel Vergara, DMD

Rouel Vergara, DMD

Dr. Rouel Vergara obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from University of the East and attained his General Dentist Certificate from the Australian Dental Council in Melbourne. He gained his Certificate in Training and Assessment from Macquarie College in Sydney. His fields of interest in dentistry are endodontics, prosthodontics, digital dentistry and minimally invasive dentistry. Rouel is the principal dentist of New Leaf Dentists based in Central Coast, NSW. His primary focus is providing patient-centred dental care.

Dr. Vergara is a member of various dental organisations and societies, both local and internationally. He is currently serving as one of the mentors for the Australian Dental Association (NSW) Professional Transitional Support (ADAPTS) and also a member of the ADA Professional Support Committee. Dr. Vergara actively provides continuing professional development lectures and workshops for various dental groups, societies and organisations in Australia and New Zealand.

Definitive Restorative Management of Endodontically Treated Teeth – Things to Consider to Achieve Predictable Results

The success of endodontically treated teeth don’t just depend on the quality of the root canal therapy provided. Definitive restorations placed on a root canal treated tooth plays an integral part in the longevity of its success. There are many concepts in restoring endodontically treated teeth that clinicians need to consider. It is imperative to have a clear understanding in implementing these concepts both in theory and in clinical practice.

This lecture will cover the following: 

  • Post and core
  • To crown or not to crown
  • Other restorative options
  • Bringing the colour back to the dead tooth
Kathryn Diane Joy Ilagan-Manzano, DMD, MScD

Kathryn Diane Joy Ilagan-Manzano, DMD, MScD

A graduate of University of the East, College of Dentistry. She gained her Master’s degree with Specialization in Endodontics in the same University. She has her own private practice in Mandaluyong and a visiting Endodontist in various clinic in Metro Manila. She is also a Product consultant and Lecturer of Alphadent corporation. She is an affiliate member of the Endodontic Society of the Philippines.

Locating the Missed Canal: Techniques and Strategies

One of the major causes of endodontic treatment failure is the inability to locate and treat all the canals.

Due to the complexities of the root canal system, missed canals are not uncommon during endodontic treatment. Missed canals contains pulp tissue, and at times bacteria and related irritants, which can result to clinical symptoms and endodontic lesion.The literature proves that a large number of endodontic failures is associated with untreated canal space. Familiarization in root canal anatomy, proper access preparation and appropriate armamentarium are some of the ways to decrease the chances of missing a root canal. The identification and treatment of this missed anatomy typically results successful endodontic treatment.

Learning Objectves:

  • To know about the anatomical location and configuration of the canals and its relation in locating the Orifices
  • To inform the clinicians the technique to properly locate the missed canal
  • To know the proper devices and instrumentation that will improve locating the canals