Morning Session: Diagnosis, Access & Instrumentation (4 Hours)
- 08:30 AM – 09:00 AM | Registration & Welcome Coffee
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Lecture & Demo: Part I (1.5 Hours)
- Module 1: Ergonomics & Efficiency. Ergonomic principles, magnification setup, and positioning to eliminate back and neck fatigue.
- Practical application of ergonomic positioning using microscopes or loupes.
- Module 2: Smart Case Selection. Endodontic Principles for stress-free endodontics and proper case selection.
- Module 3: Advanced Access & Instrumentation. Minimally invasive techniques and navigating a streamlined, reduced-instrument sequence.
- 10:30 AM – 01:00 PM | Hands-On Workshop: Part I (2.5 Hours)
- Access cavity preparation and locating complex canals using modern ultrasonics.
- Biomechanical shaping utilizing the simplified instrument sequence on training blocks or extracted teeth.
Afternoon Session: Obturation & Workflow Seamless Integration (3 Hours)
- 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM | Lecture & Demo: Part II (1 Hour)
- Module 4: Simplified Obturation. Achieving a fast, predictable, and three-dimensional fluid-tight seal.
- 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Hands-On Workshop: Part II (2 Hours)
- Full end-to-end workflow simulation (from initial access to final seal) while maintaining ergonomic posture.
- Endo Retreatment Technique
- Interactive Q&A session, case troubleshooting, and complication management.
By learning directly from an experienced clinician, you will gain unique, practical skills that simplify basic/complex endodontics through these major takeaways:
- Master High Magnification & Motor Skills: Unlock the visual certainty needed to effortlessly locate MB2 canals, navigate severe calcifications, and execute precise post removals with confidence.
- Ultrasonic-Enhanced Access & Scouting: Learn advanced scouting and access protocols using strategic ultrasonic tips combined with specialized rotary and hand files for zero-stress navigation.
- Next-Gen Irrigation Protocols: Master dynamic ultrasonic irrigation techniques to ensure thorough, deep-tissue disinfection before sealing the canal.
- Predictable Bioceramic Obturation: Simplify your final steps with a fast, reliable, and predictable single-cone obturation technique using modern bioceramic materials.
- Step-by-Step Retreatment Mastery: Gain a bulletproof, sequential protocol to safely remove old materials and tackle complex retreatments using integrated rotary files and ultrasonics.
Juan Carlos Ortiz Hugues, DDS CEAS II AEP MAMED is a Specialist in Endodontics, a Master in the Academy of Microscope Dentistry, and a Certified Ergonomic professional. He has published multiple articles in the USA and around the world. He is the author of the book Ergonomics Applied to Dental Practice. He provides lectures and training in the United States and around the world.
