Course Overview

The main purpose of VPT is to eliminate pulpitis by promoting the formation of reparative dentin or calcium bridge so that it can continue to perform various physiological functions and finally achieve the purpose of preserving pulp vitality and the long-term preservation of affected teeth.

Learning Objectives

1. Better understanding of the current science on the pulp’s response to deep caries.
2. Understand the use of hydraulic Calcium Silicate Cements in restoring teeth with deep caries 
3. Recognise the different appearances of a pulpal exposure.
4. Recognise the appearance of vital pulp tissue.
5. Handling of and placement of tricalcium silicate cements on vital pulp.
6. Place Biodentine on an exposed pulp in an artificial tooth.

Presenter biography

Dr Paul Renner

BDSc, FICD

Dr Paul Renner has over 40 years in general dentistry, including academic, general and government practice. Including over
30 years as the principal and owner of a large general practice situated in the Dalby.

For over fifteen years Dr Renner has held a part time position as a clinical demonstrator/supervisor at the UQ School of Dentistry, firstly in 4th year fixed prosthodontics and then in 5th year GDP clinics.
He has lectured at several implant training courses for Anthogyr Pty Ltd (manufacturer of Axiom implants) at their facility in Sallanches, France.
He has also run courses for various groups of dentists and their staff in dental photography and processing of dental images.
For many years Dr Renner taught the dental anatomy and infection control modules for the ADAQ certificate III in dental assisting.

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