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The Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontology, Core Subjects

Innovations in Endodontics

Aims:

To offer students the opportunity to explore and evaluate a range of new techniques and/or materials for use in endodontics.
To question the evidence base for new innovations in endodontics

Some examples of module content are:

Endodontic imaging; Digital radiography, the theory, a critical review of available systems, advantages and disadvantages, 3-D imaging systems and their potential future role in contemporary endodontics
Active root canal irrigation techniques; the use of active irrigation systems in the chemical debridement of the root canal system, a critical appraisal of theory and methodology
Alternative root canal obturation techniques; The roles of synthetic Gutta Percha type materials to seal the root canal system. Evaluation of new obturation techniques and a critical evaluation of their efficacy
Tomorrow's irrigants; evaluation of chemical root canal irrigant solutions that are not yet widely used or accepted for use in the UK
Dedicated endodontic computer software, including issues relating to management of referral practice, practice logistics, treatment costing, communication techniques and use of IT systems for marketing purposes
The single file preparation; a critical evaluation of the potential of a new single file preparation technique.
The endodontic/implant debate; the comparative outcomes of endodontic treatment vs implant . A critical appraisal of the statistics underlying quoted success rates

Endodontic Microscopy

Aims:

This module will cover those areas of endodontics that most benefit from the use of enhanced magnification and illumination, such as management of MTA in the repair of perforations, the management of MTA in the closure of open apices cases, location and safe exploration of sclerosed canals, retrieval of fractured dental instruments from root canals. Each participant will have the sole use of a dental operating microscope for all the hands on sessions in this module.

Specifically,

To provide an in-depth evaluation of the history of the dental microscope in endodontics, its indications for use, the advantages and disadvantages
Make recommendations on current best practice for its clinical use.

Some examples of module content are:

The history of the dental operating microscope and the indications for use of the operating microscope in endodontics.
The importance of illumination and magnification in the successful and predictable management of endodontic cases
Inflammation and immunity, a critical review of acute inflammation, chronic inflammation, host immunity and how these processes relate to the endodontic disease process.
MTA,(Mineral Trioxide Aggregate ) its biology and indications for its clinical use in compromised cases. Manipulation of the material in the root canal using the operating microscope
Resorption, a critical appraisal of the processes that lead to the various presentations of root resorption. Its clinical management using MTA and Calcium Hydroxide.
Pulp chamber anatomy, Use of the microscope to explore natural pulp chamber anatomy and the application of this knowledge in the prevention of iatrogenic damage
Practical use of the operating microscope including ergonomics of microscope use, siting of microscopes and the use of the microscope in a working team

If you have any further questions about the programme, please contact, Lorna, our programme administrator, either via email or via telephone, details below.

t: 0845 363 0400

email: lorna@simplyendo.com