Endo Unlocked: Build Confidence, Master Technique – Hands-On Workshop
Date(s)
Oct. 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Brett E. Gilbert, DDS, FICD, Dip ABE
Subject: 070 Endodontics
Credits: 6
Method: In-Person Participation
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT
Badge Pick -Up & Light Breakfast 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Audience: Dentists
Fee: $750 member; $900 non-member
This is an in-person training and will be held at the AGD headquarters in Chicago. (AGD is located at 560 W. Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661)
Description
Modern endodontics is rapidly evolving with new technologies and a growing emphasis on dentin preservation, demanding that clinicians stay current with both mindset and technique. This course combines evidence-based lecture content with hands-on workshops to provide a comprehensive foundation in contemporary endodontic treatment. Topics include risk awareness, diagnosis, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), anesthesia, access preparation, canal location, working length determination, instrumentation, irrigation, and obturation — equipping participants with the clinical strategies needed to achieve more predictable, efficient outcomes. Wellness practices for managing the everyday stressors of endodontic treatment in a busy dental office will also be explored.
Through guided hands-on exercises, participants will apply a 3D approach to root canal therapy using two proven engine driven filing systems, ultrasonics, magnification and single-cone obturation techniques. CBCT interpretation is integrated throughout to enhance visualization of complex anatomy and support sound clinical decision-making. Whether refining foundational skills or tackling more complex cases, attendees will leave with greater confidence, a broader armamentarium, and practical tools to elevate the standard of endodontic care in their practice.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the latest technology, armamentarium, and concepts relevant to modern endodontic treatment, including CBCT interpretation and rotary instrumentation systems.
- Apply safe and effective techniques for access preparation, canal location, and 3D instrumentation to improve clinical predictability.
- Demonstrate effective irrigation and chemical debridement protocols based on anatomical and clinical principles.
- Practice 3D obturation using single-cone techniques and placement of a reliable coronal seal.
- Identify wellness strategies to reduce stress and maintain focus during endodontic treatment in a dental practice setting.
Brett E. Gilbert, DDS, FICD, Dip ABE, graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School (DDS in 2001, endodontics in 2003). He is a professor in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He is the founder of the Access Endo Impact Academy, a global direct mentorship continuing education platform. He is a fellow of the International College of Dentists and a contributing consultant for Oral Health Journal. Gilbert lectures nationally and internationally on clinical endodontics and personal wellness and is the host of the “On the Cusp” podcast and co-host of For the Love of Endo podcast. Gilbert is a global key opinion leader in the areas of endodontics and new technology. He is a partner in Specialized Dental Partners and has a private practice, Northwest Dental Specialists, in Park Ridge, Illinois.
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