The final episode in "How to Refer to a Specialist" series with Specialist Endodontist Dr Aovana Timmerman.

What You’ll Learn:

1. When to Refer to an Endodontist:

   • Recognizing cases that require specialist expertise (e.g., difficult canal anatomy, retreatment needs).
   • Understanding the benefits of early referral for optimal outcomes.

2. Crafting a Comprehensive Referral:

   • Key information to include, such as clinical observations, radiographs, and treatment notes.
   • How to describe patient symptoms and concerns clearly.

3. Streamlining Communication with the Endodontist:

   • Best practices for sharing diagnostic images and patient records.
   • Establishing a collaborative approach to treatment planning.

4. Enhancing the Patient Experience:

   • How to prepare your patient for their endodontic visit.
   • Setting expectations for the treatment process and recovery.

5. Building Strong Professional Relationships:

   • The value of open communication between your practice and the endodontist’s office.

Speaker Bio: Dr Aovana Timmerman graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Melbourne in 2001. 

After completing her fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) in 2010, she continued with her specialist training in endodontics, obtaining a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics, also from the University of Melbourne.

Aovana has been involved in endodontic education since 2011. Currently, she is a clinical demonstrator for the Doctor of Dental Surgery Endodontic program at The University of Melbourne and examines dentists in the Membership (GDP) program for RACDS and Australian Dental Council. Above all, she is a lovely person and this is her second Talk Dental to Me episode so we are very lucky to have her end this series!

Aovana will walk you through the essential elements of an orthodontic referral and key stages of development to refer on.