DFT Wythenshawe - Endodontics (NW150108FWN)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectEndodontics
DescriptionContemporary Endodontic treatment
VenueSeminar Room 4, Wythenshawe Hospital Education & Resource Centre, Manchester - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeThursday 8 January 2015, 09:00 to 16:00
LecturerDr Michael P Horrocks  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Foundation Trainee

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Core topicGDC Recommended Topic
Catering None
CPD hours5:30
CostNo charge
Aims

This programme discusses different concepts of canal shaping in modern endodontology.  It will highlight:

The background to endodontic disease

How successful treatment is related to predictable consistent canal shaping combined with efficient canal disinfection with irrigants

Objectives
  • 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 sealers