OVERVIEW
This presentation will inform clinicians on the procedures necessary to achieve predictable outcomes while treating endodontic patients effectively and efficiently. Differences between endodontic systems will be discussed using recent and comprehensive scientific research.
Scientific material will be presented on the latest methods needed to ensure proper access, cleaning, shaping and obturation of root canals. The lecture will review anatomical studies and suggest a technique for proper apical, coronal and mid-root preparation. Techniques for avoiding ledging, zipping, perforating, over preparation and canal straightening during root canal treatments will also be discussed. Clinicians will gain valuable information on the latest scientific and endodontic technology so they can better determine which innovations to incorporate into their practices.

HANDS-ON SESSION
Participants will receive step-by-step instruction on the use of LightSpeed“ and SimpliFill“ under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Practice will be provided instrumenting simulated curved canals. After completing the extracted teeth, cross sections will be made and reviewed.

OBJECTIVES
• Achieve StraightLine Access.
• Clean, shape and fill 3-dimensionally.
• Complete more difficult cases with confidence.
• Finish most molar cases in less than 45 minutes.
• Achieve predictable endodontic results. Provide one appointment endo and optimum care.

PRESENTERS
E. STEVE SENIA, D.D.S., M.S., received his dental degree from Marquette University in 1963. He is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Endodontics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Senia is the co-inventor of the LIGHTSPEED root canal instrument.

WILLIAM L.WILDEY, D.D.S., earned his D.D.S. degree from Georgetown University in 1976. He is presently in a group endodontic practice in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas area. Dr. Wildey is the co-inventor of the Canal Master and LIGHTSPEED root canal instruments.

TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM Program: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Dentist: $249.50
Special Discount Fee: $174.65
(Must register for course, Endodontics: Access, Diagnosis and Pain Management on Friday, to receive discount).

CREDIT (Course Code: 124110A)
AGD Code: 070 Hours: 7

The Dental School thanks DISCUS DENTAL
for its educational grant in support of this continuing education program.

All workshop materials will be supplied for your use at the course except an endo explorer and an endo spoon excavator. Please also bring one, two or more extracted teeth with the following criteria:

Do not select teeth with severe curvatures, wide open apexes or very large canals. Do not imbed the teeth in plaster, stone or acrylic. Prior to the course, make access, place a #15 K-file in each canal to working length and take a radiograph.