OVERVIEW
Good endodontic access is the key to fast and efficient endodontic therapy. A lecture and video will describe a stepby-step approach to making a “perfect straight-line access” every time. The principles of a good access will be applied and practiced on extracted teeth during the hands-on session.

Accurate diagnosis can save costly and time-consuming mistakes. The do’s and don’ts of avoiding them will be discussed. Simple, straightforward tests will be discussed that will build your confidence level and improve the accuracy of your diagnosis.

The pain management section will present techniques and products for effective and profound anesthesia. Post-operative pain is common (and a common concern) of endodontic treat.ment. Learn what you can do to minimize or prevent it from being a major source of irritation for you, your staff and your patients. Get the confidence you need to do one-visit endodontics in most cases.

OBJECTIVES
• Diagnosis: Avoiding common mistakes; When to treat or refer to a specialist.
• Anesthesia: How to get predictably profound anesthesia.
• Access: Consistency in access; Access appropriate for the tooth; Access appropriate for the individual, modified for vertical space; Selecting the proper instruments.
• Achieving Straight line access.
• Locating canals: Techniques; Anatomical statistics.
• Organizing the operatory; Steps for reducing chair time.
• Post Treatment pain management: Pain management plan; Mistakes to avoid.

PRESENTERS
E. STEVE SENIA, D.D.S., M.S., received his dental degree from Marquette University in
1963. He is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Endodontics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Senia is the co-inventor of the LIGHTSPEED root canal instrument.

WILLIAM L. WILDEY, D.D.S., earned his D.D.S. degree from Georgetown University in
1976. He is presently in a group endodontic practice in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas area. Dr.
Wildey is the co-inventor of the Canal Master and LIGHTSPEED root canal instruments.

TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM
Program: Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Dentist: $249.50

CREDIT (Course Code: 124362A)
AGD Code: 070 Hours: 7

The Dental School thanks DISCUS DENTAL for its educational grant in support of this
continuing education program.

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION
Bring one or more extracted teeth with the following criteria: (1) Mandibular Molar, (1)
Maxillary Molar, (1) Anterior, and (1) premolar. Do not access, do not imbed in plaster or
stone. Please take an x-ray of each tooth (clinical view – i.e. buccal to lingual view).