Endo Unlocked: Build Confidence, Master Technique – Hands-On Workshop
Date(s)
Oct. 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Brett E. Gilbert, DDS, FICD, Dip ABE
Subject: 070 Endodontics
Credits: 6
Method: In-Person Participation
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT
Badge Pick -Up & Light Breakfast 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Audience: Dentists
Fee: $750 member; $900 non-member
Description
Modern endodontics is rapidly evolving with new technologies and a growing emphasis on dentin preservation, demanding that clinicians stay current with both mindset and technique. This course combines evidence-based lecture content with hands-on workshops to provide a comprehensive foundation in contemporary endodontic treatment. Topics include risk awareness, diagnosis, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), anesthesia, access preparation, canal location, working length determination, instrumentation, irrigation, and obturation — equipping participants with the clinical strategies needed to achieve more predictable, efficient outcomes. Wellness practices for managing the everyday stressors of endodontic treatment in a busy dental office will also be explored.
Through guided hands-on exercises, participants will apply a 3D approach to root canal therapy using two proven engine driven filing systems, ultrasonics, magnification and single-cone obturation techniques. CBCT interpretation is integrated throughout to enhance visualization of complex anatomy and support sound clinical decision-making. Whether refining foundational skills or tackling more complex cases, attendees will leave with greater confidence, a broader armamentarium, and practical tools to elevate the standard of endodontic care in their practice.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the latest technology, armamentarium, and concepts relevant to modern endodontic treatment, including CBCT interpretation and rotary instrumentation systems.
- Apply safe and effective techniques for access preparation, canal location, and 3D instrumentation to improve clinical predictability.
- Demonstrate effective irrigation and chemical debridement protocols based on anatomical and clinical principles.
- Practice 3D obturation using single-cone techniques and placement of a reliable coronal seal.
- Identify wellness strategies to reduce stress and maintain focus during endodontic treatment in a dental practice setting.
Brett E. Gilbert, DDS, FICD, Dip ABE, graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School (DDS in 2001, endodontics in 2003). He is a professor in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He is the founder of the Access Endo Impact Academy, a global direct mentorship continuing education platform. He is a fellow of the International College of Dentists and a contributing consultant for Oral Health Journal. Gilbert lectures nationally and internationally on clinical endodontics and personal wellness and is the host of the “On the Cusp” podcast and co-host of For the Love of Endo podcast. Gilbert is a global key opinion leader in the areas of endodontics and new technology. He is a partner in Specialized Dental Partners and has a private practice, Northwest Dental Specialists, in Park Ridge, Illinois.
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