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Speaker: Dr. Brian Hodgson

Abstract: This course aims to inform dental practitioners of an emerging alternative treatment to pulpectomies and extractions for non-vital primary teeth called lesion sterilization and tissue repair (LSTR). LSTR is a non-instrumentation endodontic treatment that involves a tri-antibiotic mixture in a propylene glycol vehicle, which is used to disinfect root canal systems.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the origins of the development of the Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair (LSTR) technique.
2. Understand the foundational research on which the LSTR Technique is based.
3. Understand the selection criteria for application of the LSTR Technique.
4. Understand the LSTR technique to treat infected primary teeth.

Tuition: $59/1.5 ADA CERP credit hours
Course Prerequisites: None required 
Course Format: Virtual Lecture
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Caitlin Laughlin at caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 7 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 7 days of the course initiation date. 

Harvard School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Harvard School of Dental Medicine designated this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit.