Study Club course

Dental Trauma and Orthodontic Interactions

Presented by Prof. Geoffrey Heithersay

CPD Points:
Dental Board of Australia ( 2.00 points)
ADA CERP ( 1.75 points)
Speaker: Prof. Geoffrey Heithersay
Location: Study Clubs
Date: Feb-Dec 2026*
* This date / time will vary depending on your local Study Club.

Course Description
Study Clubs Running This Course

Description

A significant proportion of the population under 30 receive or have received orthodontic treatment but sadly dental trauma due to vehicular, cycling and E scooter accidents, sporting injuries, skateboarding, assaults etc also occurs in a surprisingly large proportion of this age group.

This symposium will address clinical issues relating to dental trauma and orthodontic interactions and will be illustrated by long-term evaluations of relevant clinical cases.

Learning Objectives

The early orthodontic management of young patients with significant maxillary incisor overjet as a preventive measure for potential trauma.
Pulp survival and discoloration reversal in both traumatised immature permanent teeth and those teeth which show post-orthodontic apical root resorption.
Root canal calcification following luxation or avulsion injuries and potential complications resulting from subsequent orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontic repositioning of extrusively or intrusively luxated teeth.

Geoffrey Heithersay has been a part time member of the School of Dentistry, The University of Adelaide since 1962 and is currently Clinical Professor in Endodontics. He practised as a Specialist Endodontist in Adelaide from1967- 2002 and continues to be …