title: Inaugural Geoffrey Heithersay oration in endodontics and oral biology.
abstract: Smiles are often a reflection of dental health, and as such provide great satisfaction to a dental practitioner who has successfully managed complex dental problems such as malformed, malpositioned or traumatically damaged teeth. A biological approach to the management of the pulpal and periodontal responses to dental trauma has been made possible by cumulative research, and application of this knowledge will enhance successful treatment.
authors.forename: Geoffrey S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Heithersay
authors.forename: Gawler
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Chambers
mesh_terms: D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004708:Endodontics / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D012904:Smiling; D012953:Societies, Dental; D013021:South Australia; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000150:complications*