Endodontics made simple
1. Course Overview:
- Title: Advanced Endodontics Training Program
- Objective: To provide dentists with advanced skills and theoretical knowledge in Endodontics, enhancing their ability to perform high-quality root canal treatments and restorations.
2. Instructor Profile:
- Teacher’s Background:
- The course will be led by Dr. Islam Shalash as well as highly experienced restorative dentists with a deep academic foundation in Endodontics.
- The instructors will bring a combination of hands-on clinical expertise and strong theoretical knowledge, providing students with a well-rounded understanding of endodontic treatments.
3. Course Components:
- Theoretical Lectures:
- Deep Understanding of important Endodontic Chapters
- Case Studies: Analysis of real-life case studies, discussing successes and challenges to better prepare dentists for practical situations.
- Practical Training:
- Artificial Teeth/ Blocks: Hands-on exercises using artificial teeth, focusing on improving precision and technique in non-living scenarios.
- Extracted Teeth: Training on the use of extracted teeth to simulate real-life conditions and enhance skills in a controlled environment.
- Live Patient Experience: Real-life clinical practice, where students will perform treatments under supervision on live patients. This component allows for immediate feedback and correction.
- Special Focus Areas:
- Root Canal Therapy: Mastery in all stages of treatment, from cleaning and shaping to filling and sealing.
- Post-Endodontic Restorations: Emphasis on restorative techniques following root canal procedures.
- Handling Complicated Cases: Techniques for managing difficult cases such as curved canals, calcified canals, and retreatment situations.
4. Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, dentists will:
- Be able to confidently diagnose and treat complex Endodontic cases.
- Master the use of advanced techniques and tools, including rotary instruments, microscopes, and digital radiography.
- Understand how to manage patient pain and post-operative care effectively.
- Be proficient in handling both simple and advanced restorative procedures post-endodontics.
5. Course Duration:
- Total Duration: Our courses are tailored to fit even the most busy schedules.
6. Assessment and Certification:
- Certification: A certificate of completion in Advanced Endodontics will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the course.
7. Additional Features:
- Mentorship Program: Ongoing support and mentorship post-course to help students with 10 clinical cases over 3 months period.
- Online Resources: Access to a library of learning materials, videos, and readings for continued education after the course ends.
This structured approach, combining theory with practical experience, will ensure that participants gain both the confidence and competence needed to tackle complex endodontic cases.
It’s as ancient as we are
Clinical Endodontics Certificate
The course will comprise of lectures and workshops. This is a 2 months course over 12 days leading to a postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Endodontics from the Royal Academy of Dentists. Successful completion of the 2 months course will allow entrance to the examination for the Certificate in Clinical Endodontics. This will include MCQ Examination and Case Studies.
Module 1 | Fundamental of Endodontics
Programme outline: Introduction to contemporary concepts of endodontics. Understanding of instrument design and its effect on the prevention of iatrogenic errors.
Why: A skilled clinician must understand current understanding of Endodontic Systems, disinfection and properties the tools and materials in his hands.
Hands-on: Hand instrumentation and lateral compaction techniques.
Why: It is simple but mandatory to master basic hand instrumentation as well as lateral compaction but with tips and tricks that are even useful in advanced Dentistry.
Module 2 | Aetiology and Diagnosis of Endodontic Disease
Group 1: 27-30 July 2025 (4 days) | Group 2: 26-29 April 2026 (4 days) | Group 3: 19-22 June 2026 (4 days) |
Group 4: June 2026 (4 days)
Programme outline: Microbiology of endodontic disease and its relationship with the host immune response.
Why: Successful Endodontic cases depend greatly on understanding Microbiology of endodontic disease and its relationship with the host immune response. This allows management of Endodontic cases each as appropriate.
Hands-on: Rotary NiTi and thermoplastic obturation techniques.
Why: After Understanding and practicing basics of instrumentation now comes the necessary advanced explanation of rotary devices and techniques and how each system allows for optimum obturation with a suitable instrumentation technique.
Module 3 | Traumatic Injury, Pain and its Management
Group 1: 12-15 October 2025 (4 days) | Group 2: 16-19 August 2026 (4 days) | Group 3: 26-29 Sept 2026 (4 days) | Group 4: Sept 2026 (4 days)
Programme outline: Emergency endodontics and diagnosis in depth. Differentiation between Odontogenic and non-odontogenic pain. Diagnosis and management.
Why: When you are a successful clinician a lot of your cases will be managing emergencies. How to handle the patient at first instance is crucial. How to follow up on treatment comes next.
Hands-on: Rotary Niti with different systems and advanced thermoplastic obturation techniques.
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