COURSE OVERVIEW

The 2-day course is designed to give a strong emphasis on experiential learning from a Hands-on component and free-flowing discussion. Didactic learning will focus on clinically applicable concepts with case examples and scientific evidence-based learning. Hands-on components will involve experience with endodontic management of multiple tooth types and a spectrum of endodontic procedures. These include vital pulp therapy procedures, managing transported canals, managing second mesio-buccal canals for maxillary molars, non-surgical endodontic treatment using contemporary rotary (Ni Ti) file systems and obturation techniques, and re-treatment procedures. 
The aim is to give confidence to the attendee to provide endodontic treatment for their patients to the highest standard, which is supported by knowledge of the best current evidence. 

Topics covered:

- Endodontic diagnosis and endodontic disease.
- Goal of Endodontic treatment.
- Role of asepsis in endodontics.
- Anatomy of molar teeth.
- Role of CBCT in modern endodontics.
- Vital pulp therapy for traumatic and carious pulp exposure.
- Calcium silicate cements for vital pulp therapy.
- Conservative endodontic access preparation.
- Locating second mesio-buccal canals for maxillary molar teeth.
- Working length determination and electronic apex locators.
- Endodontic rotary file types (heat treated).
- Glide path management, canal space instrumentation and disinfection for canals with multi-planar curvature.
- Managing canal transportation- bypassing ledges.
- Chemical disinfection activation/agitation techniques.
- Intra-canal medicament and temporization.
- Endodontic flare up.
- Modern concepts in root canal obturation.
- Post-endodontic restorative management.
- Reasons for endodontic treatment failure.
- Non-surgical endodontic retreatment.
- Principles of endodontic surgical management

Attendees are required to bring 2 maxillary first molar teeth for the hands-on component of the course.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Develop a good understanding of current clinically relevant scientific evidence in endodontics.
• Proficient use of contemporary endodontic instrumentation, disinfection methods and obturation techniques.
• Safely locate second mesio-buccal root canal space, manage transported canals and manage non-surgical endodontic re-treatment cases.
• Provide endodontic treatment with predictable success and in depth understanding of reason for treatment failure. 

PRESENTER BIOGRAPHY

Dr Shekhar Bhatia

B.D.S (Manipal University), MFDS RCPS (Glasg) (UK), MFDS RCS (Ed) (UK), M.D.S (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics) (RGUHS).

He specializes in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics and is presently working as a faculty in Endodontics at The University of Queensland, Australia.
He has teaching experience of 14 years in the field of Endodontics and was Programme Director for the Post Graduate Diploma in Endodontics at International Medical University, Malaysia from the years (2019-2023). He has worked in the same university from (2014 to 2023) as a lecturer, Senior Lecturer-I, and Senior Lecturer-II. Prior to that, he was the course coordinator for the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at MAHSA University, Malaysia.

He has been actively involved in providing clinical expertise in Endodontics both primary and re-treatment cases under Dental Microscope since 2010. He was appointed to the rank of Captain in the Indian Army and was awarded the Best Academic Lecturer Award in 2014,2015,2019 in Faculty Appreciation Week at International Medical University from the School of Dentistry and has also received the University Teaching Excellence Award (TEA) and the John Simpson trophy in 2016. He was a finalist for the best teacher award from the School of Dentistry in 2016, 2017, and 2018 and a finalist for the TEA award in 2019. He has specialist Endodontist licence for Dubai health Authority.

He is a well-known speaker and has conducted many lectures and hands on workshops and trained many practitioners in the field of Endodontics for last 14 years. He has also conducted workshops that prepare candidates for the MFDS Part 2 Examination, a Membership examination from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh from the year (2015-2023). He is a holder of the Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery MFDS RCS (Edinburgh) and the Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery MFDS RCPS (Glasgow. In addition, he has multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals. He has a special interest in Dental microscopes, Rotary Endodontics, Disinfection in Endodontics, Single visit Endodontics, and different kinds of aesthetic restorations.

Dr Kush Ohri

Dr Kush Ohri enjoyed practising as a general dentist for over 10 years in both the public and private sectors throughout Brisbane, regional Queensland before choosing to specialise in endodontics in 2021 at the University of Queensland. As a specialist resident he was recognised for his thesis with the best presentation award at UQ's annual research day. From this project, he developed a deep understanding of modern-day rotary nickel-titanium instruments and how to manage instrument fractures when they occur. He is passionate about conventional root canal treatment and has a special interest and extensive experience in contemporary endodontic procedures like endodontic microsurgery, pulp regeneration and vital pulp therapy.

Kush is currently the Federal Secretary/Treasurer of Australian Society of Endodontology and a member of American Association of Endodontists, International Association for Dental Traumatology and Australian Dental Association. He was awarded a RACDS Fellowship in General Dental Practice in 2019, is a Committee Member and past-Treasurer of RACDS Queensland Regional Committee and contributes as a reviewer for the Australian Endodontic Journal. Kush practises at the Endodontic Group's Wickham Terrace, Aspley and Maroochydore practices.

Outside of clinical practice, Kush supervises postgraduate dental students and holds a lecturer position at UQ. He also volunteers his time to mentor recently graduated dentists and has contributed to the charitable organisation ‘Filling the Gap’. Away from the profession, he can be found with his wife and being silly with their 3-year-old daughter and their German Shepherd. 

EVENT PRICING

ADA Member Dentist - $1590
Non-Member Dentist - $2220

Event Supporters

ADAQ is pleased to announce that this CPD event is supported by Septodont, Henry Schein, Coltene, Acteon and EdgeEndo. 

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