Louis DiPede, DMD, FACP
LectureThis course is part of the Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Live Webinar Series.
This course is part of the Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Live Webinar Series*
Course Description
The presentation will include the factors that affect the prognosis of endodontically treated teeth, and principles of foundation restorations to increase predictability of restoring endodontically treated teeth. A plethora of post systems are available on the market, which often leads to confusion or reliance on manufacturer’s advertising when choosing a post system. Details of post design will be presented including the performance, physical properties and surface design.
Course Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
- Weigh the cost vs. benefit of salvaging questionable teeth.
- Restore endodontically treated teeth with confidence.
- Understand the factors that influence prognosis of an endodontically treated tooth.
- Choose a post system and technique for endodontically treated teeth.
Instructor
Dr. DiPede received his DMD degree in 1990, and a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry in 1991 both from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. After private general practice, he earned a certificate in Prosthodontics at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1995, and then completed a subspecialty fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Dental Oncology at Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. DiPede remained in Manhattan, in full-time private practice limited to Prosthodontics, prior to entering academics. He has served as course director for multiple courses; Vice Department Chair; Interim Department Chair; and Program Director of Postgraduate Prosthodontics. Dr. DiPede is currently Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Education, and Program Director of the Advanced Prosthodontics program at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. Dr. DiPede is a Board Certified Prosthodontist, Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics; a Fellow of American College of Prosthodontists; and a Member International Society for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation.
Disclosures:
- Dr. DiPede has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- The staff of the University of Washington Office of Continuing Dental Education have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Logistics
DATE:
Saturday, January 10, 2026
LOCATION:
Online Webinar
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Dentists
TIMES:
8:00am – 9:30am Pacific time
TUITION:
$59/Participant
CREDITS:
1.5 hours
*The University of Washington in conjunction with the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 38 of its member schools jointly presents the “ACDE Webinar Series”
This series features university-based key opinion leaders presenting numerous topics on multiple dates and times. Presentations are available to meet every dental health care professional’s schedule and interests.
Conflict of Interest
In accordance with the ADA CERP Standard V., everyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests and this information will be made available to participants at the start of the course.
As a continuing education provider, University of Washington Continuing Dental Education is responsible for ensuring the content, quality and scientific integrity of all continuing dental education activities for which credit is provided. The School is also responsible for taking steps to protect against and/or disclose any conflict of interest of the faculty/instructors presenting those courses.
Cancellation and Refunds
For this live webinar, a registration refund will be issued for cancellations received by Friday, January 9, 2026. Registration will remain open until the webinar begins – NO REFUNDS will be accepted once the webinar has begun. Cancellations must be received in email to dentalce@uw.edu The cancellation request must include: the name of the course, name of the person registered, name of the person requesting the cancellation, and the reason for the cancellation.
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