Spring 2013 Course Catalog - Tufts University School of Dental ...

Excellent and Efficient Endodontics
HANDS-ON COURSE—CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 24
JOHN OLMSTED, D.D.S., M.S. Adjunct Professor in
Endodontics at the University of North Carolina
and The University of Iowa; Fellow, Academy
of General Dentistry, International College of
Dentists, Pierre Fauchard Academy, American
College of Dentists
Root canal therapy requires an excellent level
of technical skills. A correct diagnosis and a
biological understanding of new materials and
techniques to facilitate an environment that will
consequently ensure a healthy apical periodontium
will result in extremely high probability of
success and a great sense of achievement. You
will be introduced to comprehensive diagnosis,
new concepts with latest irrigation procedures,
continuing improvements with rotary files,
including the location of MB2 canals, and new
obturation alternatives, all allowing you to
provide efficient endodontics for your patients.
Course Materials:
Attendees are required to bring the following:
• Two or three multi-rooted teeth not mounted,
with access cavities prepared
• Teeth must be patent to accommodate a #8 or
#10 hand file
• DH 16 or other Endo explorer
• Loupes
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will
be able to:
• List the 15 components of comprehensive
diagnosis
• Describe the principles and techniques of canal
disinfection
• Demonstrate the various steps of instrumentation
with TF
• Discover the new obturation techniques with
EOU
• Understand the importance of coronal seal and
appropriate restoration with bonding fiber posts
Course Number: E300013
Date: Friday, May 17, 2013
Time:
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tuition: $495 Doctor
Credits: 6 Hours—Participation
AGD Code: 070
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