Wed 17 September 2025 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Vital Pulp therapy
Hear two specialists present on 'How to manage deep caries in the primary tooth' and 'How to manage deep caries in the secondary dentition'.
Vital pulp therapy is a complex and ever changing topic, where many dentists are unsure how to diagnose and differentiate between treatment options. So often deciduous teeth are extracted, or permanent teeth root canal treated, when there may be alternative, less destructive, viable approaches. This session will discuss managing deep caries in both the primary and secondary dentitions and provide practitioners with up-to-date guidance on the different forms of vital pulp therapy.
How to manage deep caries in the primary tooth
Presented by Dr Dharini Ravindra
This course will focus on effective strategies for diagnosing and treating deep caries in children's primary teeth. It will cover the latest techniques in caries management, including minimally invasive approaches, the use of biocompatible materials, and guidelines for restoring teeth while considering the developmental needs of young patients. Participants will gain practical insights to enhance their clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.
At the conclusion of this session, you will be abe to:
- Diagnose and manage deep caries in primary teeth
- Recognise which carious lesions require pulp therapy
- Apply vital pulp therapy techniques to deciduous teeth
- Gain techniques for management of paediatric patients with deep caries
How to manage deep caries in the secondary dentition
Presented by Dr Daniel Felman
CPD hours: 6 clinical hours
RSVP 10/09/2025
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Schedule
Speakers
Dr Dharini Ravindra
Dr Ravindra completed a Bachelor of Science followed by a Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Sydney. After several years in general practice in rural NSW, she moved to Victoria and completed a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Melbourne in 2022.
Following her speciality training, Dharini worked as the Senior Registrar at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne prior to joining South Eastern Children’s Dentistry. Dharini is passionate about focusing on positive dental experiences for all children and tailoring treatment needs to each family.
In addition to private practice, Dharini has a strong research background having been published in the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Australian Dental Journal. Dharini is currently completing her PhD at the University of Melbourne in the temporal development of the oral microbiome. Dharini is a committee member of Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry and a member of the Australian Dental Association, and the Australasian Association of Paediatric Dentistry.
Dr Daniel Felman
Dr Felman achieved a Bachelor of Dental Science graduating with Honours at the University of Melbourne in 2001. During several years of general practice, Dr Felman developed a keen interest in endodontics and completed his specialist training in the field in 2010 with a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry, also at the University of Melbourne.
As a registered specialist endodontist Dr Felman achieved Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS). He is also a Member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists (ANZAE), the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), the Australian Dental Association (ADA) and the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT). He also serves on the Victorian committee of the Australian Society of Endodontology (ASE Vic).
Complementing his full-time private practice commitments in McKinnon and Brighton, Dr Felman is the Endodontic Specialist Consultant at Monash Health.
He lectures widely, both locally and nationally, teaches endodontics at the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University, and maintains a special interest in the management of complex traumatic dental injuries.
