The objective of the course is to provide the knowledge and practical tools for a rational and modern approach to diagnosis, formulation of the treatment plan, and the clinical-operational phase of shaping and filling in the endodontic treatment of simple and complex cases. The course includes a substantial practical component, present in all sessions, during which participants will become familiar with various techniques using artificial and educational models, and will have the opportunity to discuss the treatment plan and practical issues of numerous clinical cases, both their own and those provided by the speakers. Learning will therefore be based on a broad space dedicated to practical exercises and on a continuous exchange of ideas and suggestions with the speaker. The course will be characterized by an interdisciplinary approach to deepen uncertain cases:
What are the diagnostic elements to rely on and the assessments needed to establish the different therapeutic sequences.
How has the prognosis changed: the new perspectives.
The course is aimed at young graduates who are beginning to undertake clinical activity in endodontics and at clinicians who wish to deepen and update endodontic techniques and treatment planning vision in interdisciplinary cases.
The complete Endodontics Course comprises 4 meetings.
Each meeting includes theoretical lessons and a part dedicated to practical exercises.
The training path can be divided into modules.
Course in the process of ECM accreditation.
Course Program
1ST MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Endodontic Diagnosis.
The diagnostic process and its relationship with various pulpal and periapical pathological conditions.
Differential diagnosis and Endo-perio lesions.
Prognosis and Endodontic Treatment Planning.
2ND MEETING OCTOBER 16-17, 2026
Access to the Endodontic Space:
Anatomy and principles for a correct access cavity preparation in single-rooted teeth.
Anatomy and principles for a correct access cavity preparation in multi-rooted teeth.
Strategies to minimize enamel and dentin removal to preserve structural integrity.
Saturday: Practical Exercises: Access cavity preparation in single and multi-rooted teeth.
3RD MEETING NOVEMBER 12-13-14, 2026
Canal Scouting and Manual and Mechanical Glide Path with NiTi instruments Shaping of the Root Canal System
Current trends in NiTi mechanical instrumentation.
Shaping with eccentric section instruments, new rotary systems with heat treatments, operative techniques and protocols.
New reduced taper instruments: when they are indicated and according to which procedures.
Working length determination.
Three-dimensional cleaning.
Current guidelines for root canal irrigation, irrigants and activation methods.
Friday and Saturday: Practical Exercises: Canal Scouting, Glide Path and Shaping of root canals.
4TH MEETING DECEMBER 10-11-12, 2026
Different methodologies for the obturation of the Root Canal System.
Friday and Saturday: Practical Exercises: Root canal obturation with different methods: Vertical compaction of warm gutta-percha with Multiple Waves, Continuous Wave, Carrier-based systems, Obturation with Bioceramic cements.
Curriculum
Dr. Maria Giovanna Barboni
Specialization with honors in Odontostomatology from the University of Bologna.
PhD in "Medical Biotechnologies" from the University of Bologna.
From 1988 to 1997, responsible for clinical and research activities in Endodontics in the Department of Periodontology (Director Prof. Marcello Calandriello) at the Dental Clinic of the University of Bologna.
Participated in a research program in Microbiology and Molecular Biology at the Department of Microbiology and the Immunochemistry Laboratory, Department of Oral Biology University at Buffalo (State University of New York).
Contract Professor from 2007 to 2018 at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.
Since 2016, Visiting Professor in the Master's program "Clinical and Surgical Microendodontics" at the Dental School in Turin.
From 2018 to 2023, tutor in the Master's program in "Pediatric Dentistry and Interceptive Orthodontics" - University of Bologna.
Active Member of the Italian Society of Endodontics since 2001. Member of the Cultural Commission of the Italian Society of Endodontics and the Cultural Commission of Andi Bologna. Clinical and research activities dedicated to Endodontics and Endodontic Microscopy.
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Meetings
The complete Endodontics course includes 5 meetings. Each meeting consists of theoretical lessons and a part dedicated to practical exercises. The training path can be divided into modules.
Course Schedule
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Course venue
1st & 2nd MEETING DENTAL CLUB TRAINING CENTER
Via de' Fornaciai, 29 | 40129 Bologna
3rd & 4th MEETING TRAINING CENTER
Via Pietro Gobetti, 52z | 40129 Bologna
They say about us
Satisfied
“Satisfied with the course and the Doctor, I learned a lot. I particularly enjoyed the retreatments. I will gladly re-enroll in the next course.”
Complete introduction
“I am happy that we started from the basics, the introduction is very comprehensive. The fundamental topics are excellent!”
Clear protocols
“Clear protocols are the best aspect. It reassures me to have a protocol to follow from diagnosis to treatment. If you know the protocol, you won't run into difficulties.”
Mentoring
“The practical part was excellent for solidifying the concepts, we were very well guided by the Doctor. Balanced number of participants, no one was neglected.”
Very useful course
“The course was extremely useful to me. I acquired skills that I didn't find in other courses I've taken.”
Excellent preparation
“The teacher's preparation was excellent. She was able to explain complex concepts in a simple and understandable way.”
Practical
“I really appreciated the practical part of the course, very educational and thorough.”
Complete
“The teaching materials provided were very complete and well-structured.”
