Spotlight on Tooth Sensitivity: An Enigma No More

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Learning Objectives:

• Understand the prevalence and aetiology of dentine hypersensitivity, its links to tooth wear and gingival recession, and the current methods for its diagnosis.
• Examine the definition of dentine hypersensitivity and discuss the methods and importance of accurate diagnosis.
• Understand the barriers for diagnosis, from a patient and DHCP perspective.
• Learn about the science and mechanisms behind current treatment options for dentine hypersensitivity.

Author Qualifications:

Professor Nicola West, Professor and Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry (Periodontology) is affiliated with the University of Bristol. Nicola is the Secretary General of the European Federation of Periodontology, and President-elect of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry.

Dr. Charlie Parkinson is the Medical and Scientific Affairs Director for Haleon. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and Associated Editor for the Journal Preventative Dentistry, with over 70 peer reviewed publications in the field of oral care.
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​Dr. Rupert Austin is a Clinical Senior Lecturer and Consultant in Prosthodontics at King’s College London. Professor

Professor ​Koula Asimakopoulou is a Professor of Health Psychology and serves as the Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange at the Faculty of Health, Science and Technology at Oxford Brookes University. Professor

Professor ​Sarah Baker is a Professor of Psychology as applied to Dentistry at the University of Sheffield and a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society.

​Professor Søren Jepsen is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Periodontology, Operative, and Preventive Dentistry at the University of Bonn, Germany.

​Professor Manal Awad is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthodontics, Paediatric, and Community Dentistry at the College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE.

​Professor Ana Cecilia Aranha is a professor in the graduate programs of Restorative Dentistry and Laser Therapy.

Dr. Ebrahim Patel is the Clinical Manager of the Wits Oral Health Centre, the clinical training platform of the School of Oral Health Sciences at Wits University.

Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian is the Director of Education, Research, & Advocacy for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA).

Dr. Ajay Bajaj is a renowned endodontist, cosmetic dentist and implantologist with nearly three decades of experience.