Skip to main content
ADA 2026 Scientific Session Main banner
Back

Panel Discussion

Oral Systemic Health

(7105) Dental Trauma Across the Lifespan

Saturday, October 10, 2026
10:30am - 12:00pm ET
CE: 1.5
Disclosure(s):
Kent T. Ochiai, DDS, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose
John R. Christensen, DDS, MS, MS: No financial relationships to disclose
Anthony Morlandt, MD, DDS: No relevant disclosure to display
Glen Karunanayake, BDS MS: No financial relationships to disclose
Master one of dentistry's most rewarding clinical challenges. From emergency trauma management through long-term follow-up care, gain the evidence-based protocols that preserve smiles and deliver superior outcomes across pediatric and adult populations. Develop comprehensive expertise that differentiates your practice, builds patient confidence and expands your case acceptance.

Learning Objectives:

  • Master evidence-based emergency and long-term management protocols for dental trauma that preserve tooth vitality and optimize outcomes across all age groups.
  • Identify common types of dental and craniofacial trauma and describe evidence-based approaches for initial evaluation and management.
  • Recognize considerations for managing dental trauma in specific populations, including athletes and pediatric patients.
  • Evaluate endodontic, orthodontic, and surgical treatment considerations following traumatic dental injuries.
  • Apply interdisciplinary principles to clinical decision-making to improve outcomes for patients experiencing dental trauma.