Chronology of this course

Day 1: Theory & Practical Basics of Endodontics

Morning (4 Hours of Theory):

1. Introduction to Endodontics (30 mins)
• Overview of endodontics and the role of the dentist.
• Basic principles and goals of root canal therapy.
2. Assessment of Endodontics complexities (1 hour)
• Pulp physiology and pathology as it relates to diagnosis in endodontic disease.
• Pain management in endodontics.
3. Importance of Isolation: Rubber Dam (30 mins)
• Importance of rubber dam for isolation and infection control.
• Step-by-step guide for effective rubber dam placement.
• Overview of sterilisation and infection control protocols in endodontics.
4.  Canal Anatomy & Access (1.5 hours)
• Understanding root canal anatomy.
• How to assess restorability and prepare access cavities.
• Understanding of conservative access cavity preparation.
• Special diagnostic tests and aids.
• Importance of identifying anatomical variations (e.g., curved canals, accessory canals).
5. Working Length Determination and Chemo-Mechanical Preparation and Disinfection (30 mins)
• Principles of canal irrigation for cleaning and disinfection.
• Determining working length using apex locators.

Afternoon (2 Hours of Practical):

1. Rubber Dam Placement & Isolation (1 hour)
• Hands-on practice placing a rubber dam on models or extracted teeth.
• Participants will isolate a tooth and prepare it for treatment.
2. Access Cavity Preparation (1 hour)
• Practical session where participants will practice opening access cavities on extracted teeth.
• Focus on the correct design and location of the access, considering the tooth’s anatomy.

Day 2: Full Practical Day

Morning & Afternoon (6 Hours of Practical):

1. Canal Preparation (2 hours)
• Hands-on practice using hand files, rotary instruments, and reciprocating files.
• Participants will practice creating a glide path, shaping, and finishing the canal.
• Supervised practice to ensure correct technique and canal morphology.
• Ensuring safe instrumentation and avoiding procedural errors like ledges and perforations.
2. Irrigation & Disinfection (1 hour)
• Irrigation methods and protocols.
• Practical demonstration of cleaning the canal system to achieve optimal disinfection.
3. Obturation Techniques (1.5 hours)
• Hands-on obturation practice using cold lateral condensation and warm vertical techniques.
• Participants will fill the prepared canal with gutta percha, ensuring an appropriate seal and adequate compaction.
4. Emergency Pain Control & Post-Operative Management (1 hour)
• Clinical scenarios of endodontic emergencies and management.
5. The Importance of Magnification in Endodontics (30 mins)
• Introduction to the use of a dental microscope and loupes for improving visibility during root canal therapy.
• Hands-on practice with the microscope to assist in access cavity preparation and canal shaping.

Summary of Key Topics for Each Day:

Day 1 (Theory & Practical)

• Theory: Introduction to endodontics, rubber dam & infection control, diagnosis & pulp physiology, canal anatomy & access, irrigation & working length determination.
• Practical: Rubber dam placement & isolation, access cavity preparation.

Day 2 (Full Practical)

• Practical: Canal preparation (using files and rotary instruments), irrigation & disinfection, obturation techniques, emergency pain control, microscope use.