Course Synopsis
Tentative Dates
Wednesday Evening Seminars: (2 Category 2 Credits)
- October 4th, 2023
Dr. Bettina Basrani, DDS, Specialist in Endodontics, PhD
Summary:
"Improve your results and predictability on root canal disinfection"
Root canal disinfection plays an important role in the success of endodontic treatment. Technological advances during the last decade have brought new agitation devices for disinfection of the root canal system. This lecture will present an overview of the disinfection methods currently available, their debridement efficacy and possible complications of their use.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lecture, the participants will be able to:
- Evaluate disinfection challenges in Endodontics.
- Discuss the safety of endodontic devices and procedures.
- Describe new alternatives for intracanal antisepsis.
Biography:
Dr. Bettina Basrani is Tenured Associate Professor and Director, MSc Program in Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dr Basrani received her DDS degree from the University of Buenos Aires in 1989 and a Specialty Diploma in Endodontics and PhD from Maimonides University in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A long-time educator and researcher, she began her teaching career at the University of Buenos Aires. In 2000, she moved to Canada to serve as Chair of the Endodontic Program at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 2004, she moved to Toronto, where she has continued her academic and clinical work. Internationally recognized as a leading authority in endodontics and as an excellent lecturer, effectively combining clinical and scientific information, Dr Basrani has received many teacher awards throughout her career and has international courses and lectures, over 35 peer-reviewed scientific publications, two textbooks and several textbook chapters, and abstracts to her credit. She serves as reviewer for several endodontic journals. Dr Basrani is a member of many endodontics societies around the world.
WHERE: Terroni Price (1095 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2L8)
Registration 6:30pm, Dinner and seminar at 7pm
- November 29th, 2023
Dr. Sid Lisser, Chiropractor, OFPC-T
Dr. Sidney Lisser is a chiropractor and is the Lead Clinician and the Jaw & Facial Pain Centre in Toronto. He is appointed at the Mount Sinai Hospital Chronic Craniofacial Pain Clinic and guest lectures in the graduate studies program at the University of Toronto School of Dentistry.
Lead Facial Pain Clinician, Oral Facial Pain Therapist
"Conservative Diagnosis and Management of Orofacial pain: Exploring MSK pain origins when odontogenic sources are ruled out."
Dr. Lisser has a special interest practice solely devoted to the conservative rehabilitation of oral and facial pain. Dr. Lisser has been in practice for 20 years and has worked closely with the dental and medical community to study, develop and standardize care for musculoskeletal type oral/facial pains. Dr. Lisser is an avid kitesurfer, mountain biker and snowboarder when he is not busy seeing patients or being a father and husband!
WHERE: Morton's Steakhouse (4 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2E8)
Registration 6:30pm, Dinner and seminar at 7pm
- January 24th, 2024
Dr. Shaul Dwosh,(NE)D.D.S, Cert. Endo., F.R.C.D.(C)
"Gentlewave...hype or hope?"
Dr. Shaul Dwosh is a 1998 graduate of the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry. He completed his specialty training in Endodontics at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2001. Dr. Dwosh is a Fellow and past examiner of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in the specialty of Endodontics. Dr. Dwosh is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Endododontics.
He is a Past-President of the Ontario Society of Endodontists and the George Hare Endodontic Study Club. Dr. Dwosh has served on General Council for the Ontario Dental Association for more that ten years.
Dr. Dwosh is a Faculty Member of the University of Toronto as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Post-Graduate Endodontics.
Raised in Thornhill, Dr. Dwosh now lives in North York with his wife, Cheri and their two children. Dr. Dwosh, an avid angler, enjoys ice fishing in the winter and bass tournaments in the summer. More recently, Dr. Dwosh has taken up the banjo and has attended Banjo Camp more than once.
WHERE: (NEW LOCATION) Stock bar (2388 Yonge St Upper Level, Toronto, ON M4P 3J5)
Registration 6:30pm, Dinner and seminar at 7pm
Full day seminar: April 5th, 2024
Dr. George Bruder, DMD Endodontist
"From Files to Ferrule: A Restoratively Driven Path to Endodontic Excellence"
Summary:
This course focuses on the extension of the tooth life cycle. Participants will learn the benefits of reviewing Remaining Dentin Thickness (RDT) and current endodontic restorative trends/techniques that preserve long-term success of the tooth. The goal of this course is to reinforce the value of combining Endo/Resto and the need to retain Pericervical Dentin and the establishment of a “TruFerrule”.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Diagnose and Treatment plan Endo/Resto procedures with confidence.
- Discuss endodontic therapy including pre-endodontic restorations, access, and dentin preservation.
- Provide clear guidelines for when a post is needed and choosing direct vs. indirect options when restoring.
- Explain why single visit Endo/Resto is preferred and when it is not an option.
Biography:
Dr. Bruder was the founding Chair of the Department of Endodontics and Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics and Associate Dean for Education and Information Technologies at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine from 2006 – 2015. In 2012, Dr. Bruder was awarded the prestigious Edward M. Osetek Educator Award from the American Association of Endodontists and is also a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, National Dental Honor Society. Dr. Bruder is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.
Dr. Bruder is the Coordinator of Micro-Endodontics and Endodontic Technologies in the Advanced Graduate Program in Endodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and has delivered more than 2,000 lectures both nationally and internationally. In addition, he has published numerous articles on Micro-Endodontics and Endodontic technologies and authored and co-authored numerous textbook chapters including the chapter on non-surgical Micro-Endodontic Retreatments with Dr. Robert R. White in Color Atlas of Endodontics, by Dr. William Johnson.
Currently, Dr. Bruder divides his time between his family, private practice, and providing the ultimate in hands-on participation continuing education programs. Dr. Bruder serves as President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TruEndo INC. and coinvented both TruShape and TruNatomy Endodontic Instrument Lines with Dr. Ove A. Peters.
SCHEDULE:
- 8:00 am: Registration and continental breakfast
- 8:30 am - 4:00 pm: Lecture
WHERE: Novotel North York (3 Park Home Ave, Toronto, ON M2N 6L3)