Case and topic presentation

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This seminar series is structured to enable each resident to showcase various endodontic cases they have treated during their program. The focus is on their diagnostic skills, the diversity and complexity of the cases, the rationale behind therapeutic methods, and their technical expertise practice.

• Introduce residents to the techniques necessary for conducting a clinical conference.
• Equip residents with skills to organize and prepare a formal presentation, mandating the use of audiovisual aids.
• Allow residents to engage with the audience by answering questions during the presentation.
• Provide structured guidance in discussions to ensure effective learning.
• Prepare residents to incorporate knowledge from literature into everyday clinical practice, emphasizing treatment based on the best available evidence.

• Medical Emergencies in the Dental Chair: Focusing on how to handle unexpected medical situations during dental procedures.
• Local Anesthesia Techniques: Exploring various methods and best practices in administering local anesthesia.
• Sedation in Dentistry: Discussing different sedation techniques and their applications in dental practice.
• Prion Disease and Dental Implications: Understanding prion diseases and their impact on dental health and treatment.
• Amalgam Toxicity: Investigating the effects of amalgam fillings and their toxicity concerns in dental treatments.
• Latest Advances in Pain Management: An overview of recent developments and techniques in managing pain for dental patients.
• Critical Analysis of Dental Literature: Residents may conduct chapter reviews or summaries of recent dental books and publications.

Note: Residents are also encouraged to choose their own topics for presentation, allowing for a diverse and personalized learning experience.

The seminar series, including both case presentations and assigned topic discussions, takes place annually. Each presentation, whether it be a case presentation or a specific topic, is allotted a duration of 60 minutes.