CE0852L: Contemporary Techniques for Successful Endodontics What works for you?
Contemporary root canal instrumentation and obturation techniques. A hands-on course.

James D. Johnson, DDS, MSD; David L. Pitts, DDS, MSD; Natasha Flake, DDS, PhD; Carlos Heilborn, DDS; and Nestor Cohenca, DDS

Course Description:

The past decade has witnessed several changes in the world of endodontics. New technologies, instruments and materials have changed the way endodontics is currently practiced. As a result, endodontics become a more precise and predictable therapy. This course addresses the significant advances in rotary instrumentation and obturation techniques that have enabled this achievement along with anticipated directions for future treatment modalities.

Participants will have the opportunity to experience some of the latest endodontic rotary and filling techniques and materials through a hands-on workshop.

Course Objectives - As a result of attending this course, the participant should be able to:

• Have a thorough knowledge of the newest rotary instrumentation and obturation systems.
• Understand the rational behind each technique

• Apply system-based approaches and state-of-the-art technology for treating endodontic cases.

Topics to be covered:

• February 3: Profile rotary instrumentation
• February 4: Continuous wave of Condensation and Thermo-plasticized Techniques

Instructors:

JAMES D. JOHNSON is Chair of the Endodontics Department at the UW School of Dentistry, and serves as the Program Director for the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics as a Clinical Associate Professor.

DAVID L. PITTS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Endodontics in the UW School of Dentistry where he serves as the Director of the Pre-Doctoral Endodontic Program.

NESTOR COHENCA graduated cum laude from the Endodontic Program at the Hebrew University in 1994, and is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Endodontics at the UW School of Dentistry.

NATASHA M. FLAKE received her dental training from the University of Maryland and her Endodontic training from the University of Washington. She is an Acting Assistant Professor at the UW School of Dentistry.

Dinner Selection:

CE0852L – February 3

DEFAULT: Chicken Club: Oven roasted chicken breast served on ciabatta with avocado, cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato.

Mediterranean Wrap: Hummus, mixed greens, diced tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives and feta cheese wrapped in a roma tortilla. Available vegan.

Lemon Chicken Caesar: crisp romaine, tomatoes, black olives, lemon, imported parmesan and homemade garlic croutons. Topped with delicious lemon and herb marinated chicken breast. Served with gourmet Caesar salad dressing.

CE0852L – February 4

DEFAULT: Smoked Turkey and Havarti: Smoked turkey on freshly baked ciabatta with creamy havarti cheese, pesto mayonnaise, mixed greens, tomato and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Roasted Vegetable on Focaccia: Roasted zucchini, portabello mushrooms, and red and yellow bell peppers on fresh cheese focaccia bread with mozzarella cheese and pesto mayonnaise.

Asian Noodle with Chicken Salad: Vermicelli pasta tossed in soy sauce. Topped with snow peas, cilantro, green onion, marinated chicken breast and roasted cashews. Served on a bed of crisp greens with an Asian vinaigrette.

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