Everyday Endodontics: A Workshop for General Dentists

Carolina Rodriguez-Figueroa, DDS, MS, Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Dr. Rodriguez completed her DMD/DDS, at Universidad Central de Venezuela, Facultad de Odontologia. She has also completed an international Fellowship /Certificate in Gerodontology at Universidad Complutense de Madrid - Spain and a Fellowship /Certificate in Endodontics at Universidad del Salvador (USAL) & Asociación Odontológica Argentina (AOA) in Buenos Aires – Argentina. She has pursued advanced certification from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, including advanced training in endodontics, a certificate focused on Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program, and a Master of Science degree. Dr. Rodriguez is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and the recipient of the 2025 Foundation for Endodontics Dr. Scott B. McClanahan Full-Time Educator Award.

Ronald Ordinola Zapata, DDS, MS, PhD, Associate Professor, Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Dr. Zapata is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He received his master's and doctorate degrees from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. Dr. Zapata completed his endodontic residency program at the IB Bender Endodontic Division, Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, and a Certificate in Clinical Research at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. In his academic career, Dr. Zapata has published more than 100 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and lectured internationally in more than 16 countries. He is Associate Editor of the Journal of Endodontics, and a former Associate Editor of the International Endodontic Journal (UK)."

Maria Prieto Cavalieri, DDS, Clinical Assistant Professor and Pre-clinical Course Co-director, Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Dr. Prieto completed her DMD/DDS, at Central University of Venezuela School of Dental Medicine. She also completed a Specialty in Endodontics at Venezuelan Red Cross Hospital “Carlos J. Bello”.  She received her Oral Health Educator Certificate from University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Also, she practices Limited to Endodontic. Currently she is an Advanced Standing Endodontic Resident at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.

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