Course Description
This course introduces breakthrough concepts and practical skills to help clinicians deliver high-quality endodontic care with greater confidence. Participants will learn the “apex last” approach to canal shaping using nickel-titanium instrumentation, including the ProTaperTM Gold Rotary and ReciprocTM Blue Reciprocating NiTi systems, and may choose to work with continuous rotation or reciprocation techniques.
These methods enhance resistance to cyclic fatigue and improve clinical control. The course also covers predictable irrigation protocols for effective smear layer and biofilm removal, ensuring optimal canal debridement. In addition, participants will explore vertical condensation of thermo-softened gutta percha using the Continuous Wave of Condensation and GuttaCoreTM carrier systems. The program includes hands-on learning in an engaging workshop environment.
During this exciting presentation, the attendee will receive hands-on experience in a workshop environment using extracted teeth and 3-D printed tooth models.
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Participants are required to bring dental loupes and headlamps
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At the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- Implement a systematic diagnostic protocol and formulate a strategic treatment plan, enabling a methodical approach to endodontic care
- Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to provide effective emergency endodontic care, ensuring timely and proficient interventions
- Demonstrate accuracy in locating the apical terminus, incorporating troubleshooting tips for apex locators to enhance precision in endodontic procedure
- Utilize ProTaperTM Gold Rotary and ReciprocTM Blue Reciprocating nickel-titanium instrumentation for safe and efficient canal shaping
- Demonstrate cutting-edge Irrigation Protocols to effectively remove the smear layer and biofilm,
- Gain proficiency in obturating the root canal system in three dimensions, employing the continuous wave of condensation and GuttaCoreTM thermosoftened carriers.
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Please arrive within 30 minutes before the course start time to sign in.
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Complimentary coffee/tea and lunch are provided for course participants. Please indicate any dietary restrictions upon registration.
Hands-on materials and equipment are provided for participants to use in the course.
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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.
Instructor
Dr. Gary Glassman graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1984, receiving the James B. Willmott Scholarship, the Mosby Scholarship, and the George Hare Endodontic Scholarship for proficiency in Endodontics. He completed the Endodontology Program at Temple University in 1987, where he was honored with the Louis I. Grossman Study Club Award for academic and clinical proficiency in Endodontics.
A prolific author, Dr. Glassman lectures globally on endodontics and is part of the graduate department of endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto. From 2010 to 2017, he served as Adjunct Professor of Dentistry and Director of Endodontic Programming, contributing to development of the Oral Health Science curriculum at the University of Technology, Kingston, Jamaica.
Dr. Glassman is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the American College of Dentists. He is the Endodontic editor for Oral Health journal, a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for Inside Dentistry, Faculty Chair for DC Institute, and Chief Dental Officer for dentalcorp Canada.
He maintains a private practice at Endodontic Specialists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit his personal website at drgaryglassman.com and his office website at rootcanals.ca .
Sponsorship
The University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry appreciates the unrestricted educational grants provided for this course by Shaw Lab Group.
