ACDE Webinar Series
The Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 37 of its member schools, is jointly providing a series of live webinars. This series features university-based key opinion leaders presenting numerous topics on multiple dates and times. Presentations are available to meet every dental professional’s schedule and interests.
Course Description
This lecture explores the central philosophy of contemporary endodontics: preserving the natural dentition whenever possible. Through an evidence-based clinical approach, participants will learn how modern endodontic techniques and treatment concepts empower clinicians to successfully manage complex clinical situations and maintain the health, function, and esthetics of natural teeth. The presentation will address sound decision-making principles and practical, clinically applicable strategies for a variety of challenging endodontic scenarios, including anatomical complexities, endodontic-periodontal lesions, and both surgical and non-surgical approaches to resolving iatrogenic complications or persistent endodontic infections. Attendees will gain valuable insights into predictable, biologically driven protocols that improve outcomes even in demanding cases, reinforcing the understanding that endodontics is both a science and an art dedicated to keeping natural teeth.
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Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the principles and decision-making frameworks that guide the preservation of natural teeth through contemporary, evidence-based endodontic care.
- Learn practical and clinically applicable strategies for managing complex endodontic scenarios—including anatomical challenges, endodontic-periodontal lesions, and iatrogenic complications—using both surgical and non-surgical approaches.
- Recognize predictable, biologically driven treatment protocols that enhance outcomes in demanding cases, reinforcing endodontics as both a scientific and artistic discipline focused on maintaining natural dentition.
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This webinar will be held on Zoom.
Instructions will be sent to you by email closer to the course start date on how to access the Zoom meeting.
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Cancellations made more than 10 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 10 calendar days of the course start date.
Refunds will not be issued for registrants who do not attend, regardless of reason for absence.
Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual.
To cancel your registration, please follow the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email. If you are eligible for a refund, the refund will be processed automatically upon cancellation. Please allow 3-5 business days for the transaction to be completed.
Continuing Dental Education (University of Toronto) reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient registrations, instructor cancellation, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In the event of course cancellation, a full refund will be issued, and registrants will be notified promptly. We are not liable for any associated losses, damages, or expenses, including travel and accommodations.
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After completing this course, a certificate of completion that indicates the number of Continuing Education (CE) points earned will be sent to you within 7-10 days by email.
Presenter
| Dr. Ricardo Machado, DDS, MSc, PhD, is an endodontist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Endodontics at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. With almost 20 years of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching, he dedicates his work exclusively to Endodontics, integrating evidence-based principles with advanced clinical techniques. Dr. Machado earned his DDS degree from the University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), followed by specialty training in Endodontics at the State University of Londrina (UEL). He completed his MSc at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUC/PR) and obtained his PhD in Endodontics from the University of São Paulo (USP), followed by a Postdoctoral Stage at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUC/PR). Throughout his career, he has held multiple academic appointments, including Associate Professor and program coordinator, in Brazil, where he played a key role in undergraduate and postgraduate education. He is currently involved in clinical teaching and patient care in the United States, contributing to the training of future specialists. Dr. Machado’s research focuses on endodontic microbiology, root canal disinfection, instrumentation techniques, and treatment outcomes. He has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed scientific publications in high-impact journals and has an established international research presence, with a strong citation record and H-index across multiple databases. He is also the author of the comprehensive textbook “Endodontia: Principios Biologicos & Tecnicos”, which was launched in Brazil and sold out within around a year. In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Machado serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for several international journals, including BMC Oral Health, Scientific Reports, the Australian Endodontic Journal, the Journal of the American Dental Association, and Clinical Oral Investigations. His work centers on advancing clinical excellence and preserving natural teeth through scientifically grounded, patient-centered endodontic care. |