Course Synopsis

Wednesday Evening Seminars:

September 25th, 2024
(2 CE points -- RCDSO Category 2)

Joe Fava
"Tooth Longevity"

Summary:
Tooth Longevity. The goal of modern dentistry is to have our patients outlive their teeth. This lecture aims to provide evidence based decision making protocols to arm the clinician with the information needed to help our patients achieve this goal.

We will be discussing how to restore endodontically treated teeth. Are posts always needed? Do all endodontically treated teeth require crowns? What are the best ways to access teeth for endodontic treatment?

Biography:
Dr. Fava is an experienced and well-respected dentist with many years of experience in the field of prosthodontics. Dr. Fava has been involved in many education and training programs for future dental professionals. He is a loved teacher and mentor of many students. Dr. Fava received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto in 1998 and completed his Master of Science in prosthodontics at the University of Toronto in 2011

WHERE: Terroni Price (1095 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2L8)
Registration 6:30pm, Dinner and seminar at 7pm

November 13th, 2024
(2 CE points -- RCDSO Category 2)

Jacqueline Lopez-Gross
"Still Doing Endo the Old Way? It's Time for an Update"

Summary:
We will challenge outdated concepts and practices while introducing the latest advancements in endodontics for diagnosis, pain management, disinfection, obturation and restorative.

Biography:
Dr. Jacqueline Lopez Gross received her M.Sc. in Endodontics from University of Toronto. Prior to her specialty training she spent a year at New York University as a resident in the Advanced Program for International Dentists in Endodontics. Among her accolades, she received the award for "Best Oral Research Presentation" at the American Association of Endodontics Annual meeting in 2018 and received a Research Award form the International College of Prosthodontics and IFEA in 2019.

Dr. Lopez Gross is a lecturer in the Graduate Endodontic Program at University of Toronto and is an Adjunct Clinical Faculty at University of Western Ontario. She is also a reviewer for the journal "Clinical Oral Investigations".

WHERE: Morton's Steakhouse (4 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2E8)
Registration 6:30pm, Dinner and seminar at 7pm

January 29h, 2025
Dr. Amir Azarpazhooh
(3 CE points -- RCDSO Category 1)
"Unveiling Contemporary Endodontic Outcomes: Navigating Best Available Research to Inform Treatment Decisions"

Summary:

The cornerstone of evidence-based decision-making in endodontics relies on the critical analysis of relevant and methodologically rigorous studies. Understanding prognostic outcomes in contemporary endodontics is essential for making informed treatment choices. However, there is observed variability in endodontic outcome research, partly due to outdated practices that do not align with contemporary endodontic care. In the current era, endodontics has undergone significant evolution thanks to recent advancements in tools and technologies. This contemporary toolkit facilitates the management of complex cases, marking a departure from conventional methods and highlighting the incorporation of state-of-the-art equipment and techniques in endodontic practice. This session aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date review of contemporary endodontics by analyzing robust research to understand expected outcomes and identify critical prognostic factors. The primary goal is to equip clinicians with the knowledge needed to make informed treatment decisions, thus contributing to improved long-term outcomes in endodontic care.

Biography:
Dr. Amir Azarpazhooh (pronounced "Azar pa joo") earned his DDS in Iran in 2001 and obtained advanced degrees in Dental Public Health (2007), Endodontics (2010), and a PhD (2011) from the University of Toronto.

Amir is a tenured Full Professor in Dentistry at the University of Toronto, focusing on Dental Public Health and Endodontics. He is also a Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at the Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and serves as an investigator with the Toronto Health Economics and Technology Assessment Collaborative. At Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, he leads the Divisions of Endodontics and Research and directs the Advanced Training Program in Orofacial Pain.

Amir is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. He practices part-time in Toronto in a multi-specialty setting and also provides endodontic care to medically compromised patients at Mount Sinai Hospital. He enjoys travel, cycling, photography, and gardening with his wife.

WHERE: Stock Bar (2388 Yonge St., Upper Level, Toronto, ON M4P 3J5)
Registration 5:30pm, Dinner and seminar at 6:00pm (Core 1 Lecture)

Full day seminar: April 4th, 2025

Dr. Karl Woodmansey
(6 CE points -- RCDSO Category 2)
ENDO 2025: Enhancing Predictability and Outcomes

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This accelerated course will update attendees on recent technological advances and trends affecting contemporary endodontic treatment. Participants will learn the techniques, materials and protocols required to execute time-efficient root canal procedures. Participants will leave this course with the knowledge and hands-on experience to elevate the predictability, efficiency, and profitability of their endodontic workflows.

This presentation succinctly details endodontic diagnosis, case assessment and access design; along with local anesthesia pointers, endo radiography tips and advances in canal disinfection. The advantages of newer "brushless" endo motors with integrated apex locators will be demonstrated. Canal shaping with the reciprocal-motion Reciproc Blue instrumentation system will be detailed in-depth with attendees experiencing hands-on learning via simulated treatments of replica canals and extracted human teeth.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

Participants will be able to:

Avoid, prevent, troubleshoot and recover from common endo treatment problems.
Treat endodontic cases more efficiently with fewer instruments.
Discuss the advantages of reciprocal-motion endodontic files.
Explain the benefits of "activating" endodontic irrigants.
Simplify endodontic treatment processes for maximum efficiency.

Biography Dr. Karl Woodmansey is a native of Montana and typically resides in Dallas, Texas. He received a D.D.S. degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1989 and a Certificate in endodontics from Texas A&M College of Dentistry in 2008. He also earned a M.A. degree in education from the University of the Pacific in 2015.

Dr. Woodmansey practiced dentistry and endodontics in Bozeman, Montana, for 22 years before entering academia. Then he held faculty appointments from 2011 to 2020 at the Texas A&M College of Dentistry and as the Graduate Endodontic Program Director at St. Louis University. Additionally, Dr. Woodmansey served as a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve / Air National Guard Dental Corps from 1998 to 2021 when he retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. More recently, Dr. Woodmansey served as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar from November 2022 to April 2023 teaching endodontics and studying dental education in Nepal.

Dr. Woodmansey currently has a variety of part-time / hobby employments, including practicing as a contracted dentist/endodontist for the U.S. military, providing continuing education presentations, and performing healthcare accreditation surveys. His research interests are broad, with more than 55 publications in a wide variety of domains, including novel endodontic materials, the effects of human factors on dental outcomes, endodontic education assessments, and global oral health issues.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: (full schedule download)

8:00 am: Registration and continental breakfast
8:30 am: Introductions and start of lecture
10:30am - 10:45am: Break
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Hands-on component

WHERE: Novotel North York (3 Park Home Ave, Toronto, ON M2N 6L3)