June 2022 Branch Meeting - A day in the life of an Endodontist

This lecture will review routine and complex cases encountered on a daily basis. Some teeth, like patients are often not what they first ap

pear to be? My aim will be to better prepare you to face these challenges and achieve more consistent results when carrying out endodontic treatment.

Learning objectives

To understand: 

•    Time management related to endodontic treatment
•    Anatomy of the mesio buccal root of maxillary molars
•    Appropriate size for canal preparations
•    Appropriate selection of instruments (hand and rotary)
•    Location and negotiation of calcified and small canals
•    Obturation objectives
•    Use of the latest AAE Case Difficulty Assessment Form

Our June branch meeting is sponsored by Dentsply Sirona.  

About our speaker:  Dr David Parkins, Endosure

David graduated with a BDS in 1980 from the University of Otago, and completed his post graduate studies in Endodontics in 1986 at the Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, USA. There David trained with two of the world’s leading authorities on Endodontics at a pivotal time in the development of this specialist field.

Returning in 1986, David established New Zealand’s first private specialist Endodontic Practice, in Auckland where he continues to practice today. He is a past president of the NZ Society of Endodontics, The Auckland Dental Association, and the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontics.

David is an active member of the New Zealand Dental Association, Fellow of the New Zealand Dental Association, New Zealand Society of Endodontics, Australian Society of Endodontology, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontics, International Association of Dental Traumatology and the American Association of Endodontics. He has presented numerous lectures and hands-on training courses in endodontics and remains active in the area of continuing professional development throughout New Zealand and overseas.

Tuesday 21 June, 6.30pm @ Remuera Golf Club