DFT Blackburn - Hands on Endodontics (NW160930FBN)

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SubjectDFT Blackburn Scheme
DescriptionContemporary endodontic practice
VenueRoyal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn - Lancashire  View details
Date & timeFriday 30 September 2016, 09:30 to 17:00
LecturerDr Michael P Horrocks  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Foundation Dentist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

This programme discusses the diagnosis, and management of endodontic disease in dental practice.

Objectives
  • This programme discusses different concepts of canal shaping in modern endodontology. It will highlight the background to endodontic disease and how successful treatment is related to predictable consistent canal shaping combined with efficient canal disinfection with irrigants.
  • The programme will also present an overview on the requirements for an ideal obturation. This will be discussed together with the issues relating to hot and cold obturation techniques and conclude with a review of contemporary obturation materials and sealers.
Learning outcomes

Be familiar with different concepts of canal shaping

• Be aware of the importance of consistent canal shaping

• Know how to decide which canal shaping technique is appropriate for individual cases

• Making obturation easy

• Indications for the use of different obturation techniques

• An awareness of obturation materials including contemporary