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Aim

This course emphasizes hands-on learning to enhance dentists' clinical skills in root canal treatment. Participants will gain the knowledge and practical experience to select appropriate cases confidently, develop effective treatment plans, and master essential endodontic techniques. The course is designed to reduce stress and build confidence in completing root canal procedures to a high standard.

Course Overview

This endodontic seminar and hands-on workshop will give participants the opportunity to develop the skills to prepare and obturate more conservatively using the latest technology heat-treated files. The majority of the workshop will be spent preparing and obturating teeth.

Attendees are required to bring extracted molar or premolar teeth with an access cavity completed and all caries and restorations removed to this course.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Failure of root filled teeth: Understand the various modes of failure of endodontic therapy and how to limit the influence of various factors.
• Endodontic Access: Plan and complete access in a systematic manner that provides improved vision, better precision and conservation of tooth structure.
• Glide Path Management: Learn how and when to utilise Glide Path Files to improve the predictability of preparation techniques.
• Canal Preparation: How to prepare canals in a predictable manner using a systematic approach.
• Obturation: Learn to size GP and control for length and various techniques for more complete obturation.

Presenter biography

Dr Pat Caldwell

Patrick Caldwell is a registered specialist in Endodontics. He graduated in Dentistry from the University of Queensland in 1998 and went on to work for the Royal Australian Navy, both ashore and at sea. During this time, he undertook advanced training in restorative dentistry and in 2002 was elected a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

In 2005 Patrick graduated with a Masters of Dental Science in Endodontics. Following this, he returned to work with the Royal Australian Navy and was also engaged as a Visiting Specialist at the Sydney Dental Hospital. In 2009 Patrick moved to Shanghai, China where he was the only Endodontist in a city of 21 million people.

Patrick has since gone on to complete additional training in implant dentistry, graduating with a Masters of Clinical Dentistry in Implant Dentistry. Patrick currently practices at the Sunshine Coast, focussing on endodontics and implant dentistry.

Event Pricing

ADA Member Dentist - $690
Non-Member Dentist - $1200

CPD Points

6.5 Scientific hours

Supported By

ADAQ is pleased to announce that this event is proudly supported by E3Endo

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