Professional development

Contemporary Vital Pulp Therapy in General Practice

Saturday 16 May 2026, Orange NSW

We're expanding our services with new professional development courses for dental practitioners. Delivered by experienced clinicians, these courses offer practical, evidence‑based training to help you build skills, stay current with industry standards and enhance the care you provide.

CPD Hours

Suitable for CPD allocation (lecture and practical components).

This CPD activity is designed to enhance participants’ knowledge, skills, and clinical judgement in the application of Vital Pulp Therapy (VPT) within their scope of practice.

The course focuses on evidence-based, minimally invasive approaches to preserving pulp vitality and supporting long-term tooth survival.

Presenter

Photo of Dr Julia E. Iglesias

Dr Julia E. Iglesias is a full-time Senior Lecturer in Endodontics and Academic Lead in Endodontics at Charles Sturt University.

Julia 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).

Format

Face-to-face CPD course (lecture and hands-on)

Target audience

Dentists and Oral Health Therapists

Details

  • Cost: $950 incl GST
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Registrations close: 27 March 2026
  • Enquiries: DOHC-CPD@csu.edu.au

Leeds Parade, Orange NSW 2800

Course summary

This course provides a comprehensive evidence-based overview of 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.

Through a combination of lectures and hands-on practical sessions, participants will develop clinical judgement in case selection, technique selection, and material use, enabling safe and effective application of VPT in everyday clinical settings.

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.
  • Recognise clinical signs and symptoms indicative of favourable 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.

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Registration

Please complete our registration form to attend the Contemporary Vital Pulp Therapy in General Practice course held in Orange on 16 May 2026.

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