Navigating Calcified Canals: Contemporary Techniques for Predictable & Efficient Endodontics

Date:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Registartion 6:00 pm
Dinner & Lecture: 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm

 

Location:
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
15690 South Harlem Avenue, Orland Park, Illinois, 60462, USA

Tuition & CE:
Tuition: $49
1.5 CE Credits
Subject code: 070 Endodontics

Course Description

Recognize radiographic and clinical indicators of canal calcification and understand how to adjust the treatment plan accordingly. Apply effective access strategies—including troughing and guided approaches—to improve canal location success. Implement safe glide-path and negotiation techniques designed to reduce instrument fatigue and separation. Select and utilize appropriate files and adjunctive tools to optimize canal scouting and shaping in calcified anatomy. Establish a predictable workflow for managing calcified cases from diagnosis through obturation.

Course Objectives:

  • Recognize calcified canals and adjust treatment planning accordingly. 
  • Use effective access and glide-path techniques to locate canals safely and reduce instrument risk. 
  • Implement a predictable workflow with proper tools for scouting, shaping, and obturation.

Featured Speaker

Dr. Beth Ann Damas