Program Overview

Professional Development Course: Contemporary Vital Pulp Therapy in General Practice

Course Overview

The Contemporary Vital Pulp Therapy in General Practice course is a professional development opportunity for dental practitioners. Delivered by experienced clinicians, this course offers practical, evidence-based training to help participants build skills, stay current with industry standards, and enhance the care they provide.

Course Details

• Date: Saturday, 16 May 2026
• Location: Orange, NSW
• Presenter: Dr. Julia E. Iglesias, Senior Lecturer in Endodontics and Academic Lead in Endodontics at Charles Sturt University
• Format: Face-to-face CPD course (lecture and hands-on)
• Target Audience: Dentists and Oral Health Therapists
• Cost: $950 incl GST
• Duration: 6 hours
• Registrations Close: 27 March 2026

Course Summary

This course provides a comprehensive evidence-based overview of Vital Pulp Therapy (VPT) as a contemporary approach to pulp preservation in both immature and mature permanent teeth. Participants will explore the biological principles underpinning VPT, indications, and clinical strategies to manage deep carious lesions while also managing pulp vitality.

Course Topics

• Biological principles of pulp vitality and repair
• Assessment and management of deep carious lesions
• Contemporary VPT techniques and materials
• Hands-on application of VPT procedure
• Indications and case selection for VPT
• Minimally invasive caries management strategies
• Clinical decision-making, prognosis, and patient communication

Learning Objectives

• Understand the biological principles and clinical rationale behind Vital Pulp Therapy in contemporary practice
• Recognize clinical signs and symptoms indicative of favorable case selection, supporting treatment prognosis and long-term outcomes in immature and mature teeth
• Learn to select and handle materials used in VPT appropriately
• Develop strategies to integrate Vital Pulp Therapy techniques into everyday practice

Presenter Background

Dr. Julia E. Iglesias is a full-time Senior Lecturer in Endodontics and Academic Lead in Endodontics at Charles Sturt University. She received her BDS degree in 2013 and a Clinical Postgraduation in Endodontics in 2015 from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil). She earned her MSc in 2016 and PhD in 2022, both in Clinical Dentistry with an emphasis in Endodontics from Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil).