Presenting to the Glendale Academy this month, Dr Werts invited Dr Rod Tataryn DDS, an endodontist from Spokane Washington to discuss his research and share his experience about the correlation of sinusitis and infections of the dental pulp. Dr. Tataryn lectures both nationally and internationally and has published scientific and clinical articles in the field of endodontics. Dr. Tataryn has served on the Clinical Practice Committee for the American Association of Endodontists and is a contributing author for two endodontic textbooks: The Sixth Edition of Ingle’s Endodontics, and the Second Edition of PDQ Endodontics.
Differentiating maxillary sinus pain from pulpal etiology is one of the more difficult diagnostic challenges facing clinicians. In addition, the pathological extension of dental disease into the maxillary sinus and its sequelae often are unrecognized in clinical medical and dental practice. This lecture explained and illustrated the etiology and symptoms of acute and chronic rhinosinusitis and its similarities, distinguishing differences, and frequent inter-relationship with endodontic etiology. The goal is to help practitioners recognize a maxillary sinusitis of dental origin and relieve patient discomfort through accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and communication with ENT specialists when necessary.
The meeting was well attended by physicians as well as dentists and great insights were gained by all in attendance.