This course is designed to bring together the disciplines of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry.  Participants will learn how perform precision-based endodontic procedures as well as being introduced to a new obturation technique that restores the tooth from the inside.  The goal is to create "synchronicity" between the preparation and the final fill.  Synchronicity in endodontics leads to a conservative restoration of the tooth.  Furthermore, time will be dedicated to the question of "Should I save the tooth or extract it and place an implant?"  There are indications for both treatment modalities.

Considerable time will be available for hands-on instruction.

During this lecture you will learn how to:

1. Visualize and create the "Ideal Access" preparation
2. Fully understand "Crown-Down" philosophy
3. Appreciate and perform the fully tapered .04 and .06 preparation
4. Differentiate between Constant and Variable Taper Systems
5. Make instrumentation and obturation "Precision-Based" and quality oriented
6. Appreciate new hand file designs that compliment rotary techniques
7. Experience "Rheostat-free" Endodontics
8. Perform "Painless Endodontics" in your practice

*Attendees should bring multiple extracted teeth accessed and negotiated to length with a 10-k file.