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One of the benefits of enrolling in StemSave is the information on
stem cell research we provide you. Adult dental stem cell research
has accumulated from numerous clinical investigations in recent years.
Two publications, Dental Economics and RDH Magazine (both
published by PennWell Dental Group), provide a peer-reviewed article
written by a leading stem cell researcher and a prominent dental
professional.
When you enroll in StemSave, we provide reprints for you and your colleagues,
or you may download the article here.
Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to
do the following:
- Understand the range of diseases for which stem cell therapies
are
being investigated;
- Be knowledgeable about the various sources of stem cells
and the advantages and disadvantages of each source;
- Understand the fundamental reasons for the effectiveness
of stem cells and the meaning of tissue differentiation;
- Understand the basics of cryopreservation and the banking
of stem cells.
Recent exciting discoveries place dentists at the forefront
of engaging their patients in potentially life-saving therapies
derived from a patient’s own stem cells located in deciduous
and permanent teeth. Adult stem cells, including dental stem
cells, have the potential, like bone marrow-derived stem cells
and adipose-derived stem cells, to cure a number of diseases.
In medicine, stem cell-based treatments are being used
and investigated for conditions as diverse as Parkinson’s
disease, neural degeneration following brain injury, cardiovascular
disease and autoimmune diseases. Stem cells will be used in
dentistry for the regeneration of dentin and/or dental pulp,
biologically viable scaffolds will be used for the replacement
of orofacial bone and cartilage, and defective salivary glands
will be partially or completely regenerated.
Dental stem cells can be obtained from the pulp of the
primary and permanent teeth, from the periodontal ligament,
and from associated healthy tissues. Exfoliating/extracted
deciduous teeth and permanent teeth extracted for orthodontic
treatment, trauma or dental implant indications are all readily
available sources of dental stem cells. The harvest of these
dental stem cells results in minimal trauma. Dental professionals
have the opportunity to make their patients aware of these
new sources of stem cells that can be stored for future use
as new therapies are developed for a range of diseases and
injuries.
Stem Cells: Emerging Medical and Dental Therapies for the Dental Professional Dentaltown
Speaker: Jay B. Reznick, D.M.D., M.D.
Synopsis:
The dental professional will play an important role in both the
recovery and future use of stem cells in dental and medical
regenerative and personalized therapies.
We now stand at the threshold of a potential revolution in medical
treatment for diseases and disorders in which organs cease to function
properly. Many other disorders, such as stroke, diabetes and
Alzheimer's disease, cannot presently be treated by organ
transplantation. Stem cell-based therapies are being investigated and
many are at the clinical trial phase for the treatment of numerous
conditions, including neurodegenerative conditions, liver disease,
diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal
disorders, and for nerve regeneration following brain or spinal cord
injury. As these clinical studies continue to advance in the years
ahead, it is widely accepted that in order to avoid autoimmune
rejection from donor tissues, while simultaneously maximizing on
therapeutic efficacy, stem cells will be used to generate a
individualized treatment for a specific patient.
The emerging field of “Personalized Medicine” is a popular topic in the
media and generally refers to new medical technologies derived from a
patient’s own stem cells. Within the context of Adult Dental Stem
Cells, recent findings and scientific research supports the therapeutic
use of the extremely potent mesenchymal stem cells found within the
healthy pulp of deciduous and permanent teeth, as well as other
accessible tissues harvested from the oral cavity. Their use can be
applied to a multitude of regenerative and personalized medical
therapies. Stem cells will be used in dentistry for the regeneration of
dentin and/or dental pulp, biologically viable scaffolds will be used
for the replacement of orofacial bone and cartilage, and defective
salivary glands will be partially or completely regenerated.
While the promise of the immense scope and magnitude that stem cell
therapies will have upon the population will only be fully realized in
the future, Dental Professionals know that the critical time to act is
now. The available opportunities to recover and cryopreserve their
patients’ dental stem cells will have the greatest future impact if
seized while their patients are young and healthy.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
- Understand the basic science regarding the different types of stem cells
- Understand
the various available sources of recovery for adult stem cells from
within, and outside of, the oral cavity, as well as the advantages and
disadvantages of each source
- Understand the benefits of recovering and cryopreserving dental stem cells
- Understand the clinical relevance in recovering dental stem cells
- Understand the potential uses of dental stem cells and their role in regenerative therapies
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Click here to download the Continuing Education article, “Stem Cells: Sources, Therapies and the Dental Professional.”
WEBCAST
Click here to take to on-line on demand CE course.
Originally Broadcast: April 1, 2008 Now available on Demand Length: Approximately 30 minutes Speaker:
Dr. Fiona M. Collins, MBA, MA
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WEBCAST
Click here to take the on-line on demand CE course
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is free-of-charge and qualifies for 2 AGD PACE CE credit(s) (Course Code:730) or 1 ADA CERP CE credit(s)
Dr. Jay Reznick, DMD, MD (Click presenter's name for more information
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