Endodontics: the complete clinical workflow (English course)
General information:
Endodontics - a comprehensive program with one goal: from fundamentals to expertise with Dr.Kosturkov. The program combines theory, hands-on practice, and professional guidance to lead participants from their first steps in endodontics to advanced clinical mastery. Throughout the course, attendees will learn real clinical techniques, manage complex and challenging cases, and develop the precision that makes a difference in the everyday practice. The training is centered around practical work and real cases, helping participants build confidence that enables calm, skilled, and independent clinical performance. During the program, participants will acquire theoretical knowledge, observe live demonstrations, and apply what they have learned on 3D-printed models replicating real clinical scenarios.
What Participants Will Learn:
Participants will go through the entire clinical workflow in endodontics - from diagnosis and microscope use, through shaping and disinfecting root canals, to complex procedures such as retreatment, management of separated instruments, and treatment of perforations and resorptions. The training combines theory, demonstrations, and extensive practical exercises on realistic 3D models and extracted teeth, ensuring the development of strong skills and clinical confidence.
Benefits for Participants:
Gain a complete understanding of the endodontic process - from fundamentals to expert-level approaches. Develop precision and fine motor skills when working under the microscope. Master modern techniques for shaping, disinfecting, and obturating root canals. Gain experience with real clinical cases and enhance diagnostic abilities. Learn strategies for managing complex cases - separated instruments, perforations, open apex conditions. Build confidence for independent and effective work in everyday clinical practice.
| Format: | Hands-on Training |
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| Date: | 1 - 3 May 2026 |
| Price: | €1,620 |
| Location: | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Language: |  English |
Instructor
Dr. Dimitar Kosturkov
Specialist in Endodontics, Digital Dentistry, and International Lecturer.
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8 hours
Diagnosis, treatment planning, pre-ednodontic build-ups, rubber dam isolation
Theory: Endodontic diagnosis: Diagnostic steps, criteria, and examinations. Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of pulpal and periapical diseases. Challenging differential diagnoses. Treatment planning, radiographic and CBCT diagnostics.
Practice:
- CBCT diagnostics – software use and analysis.
- Solving clinical cases – defining diagnosis and creating a treatment plan (discussion).
- Pre-endodontic build-ups – types, techniques, and materials.
Rubber Dam Isolation:
- Introduction to the isolation instruments.
- Clamps – types and indications.
- Isolation techniques – single tooth, segment.
- Split-dam technique – when, why, and how to use it.
- Pre-endodontic build-ups for severely damaged teeth.
- Creating a traditional endodontic access cavity and locating orifices and canals under magnification.
Dr. Dimitar Kosturkov
Specialist in Endodontics, Digital Dentistry, and International Lecturer.
7 hours 30 minutes
Access cavity, shaping, obturation
Endodontic access:
Theory
- Types of endodontic access
- Principles in preparing endodontic access
- Instrumentation for endodontic access
- Rules for locating orifices and root canals
- Traditional access - principles and methods
Practice
- Rubber dam placement in various regions of the dentition (maxilla and mandible).
- Isolation of a single tooth, segment, and split-dam technique.
- Creating endodontic access - traditional and conservative approaches for all tooth groups (on extracted teeth).
Root Canal Shaping:
Theory
- Endodontic instrumentation – types of instruments, properties and applications
- Shaping techniques
- Creating a glide path – types and methods
- Manual preparation – why, when and how
- Full rotary shaping protocols
- Shaping curved canals – pre-operative analysis, tools, and clinical techniques
- Root canal disinfection – modern approaches
- Irrigants – advantages and disadvantages
- Irrigation protocols
- Activation techniques
- Intracanal medication – materials and indications
- Laser-assisted disinfection of the endodontic space
Practice
- Work on plastic teeth/blocks and extracted teeth
- Coronal pre-flaring
- Creating a rotary glide path
- Rotary shaping of root canals
- Disinfection – passive ultrasonic activation and laser-assisted techniques
Obturation of root canals:
Theory
- Obturation methods and materials
- Indications for different obturation techniques
- Single-cone technique – indications and application (bioceramic sealer, gutta-percha)
- Warm techniques: continuous wave of condensation and squirting – indications and application
- Cleaning the pulp chamber and creating an adhesive barrier
Practice
- Obturation using the single-cone technique.
- Warm obturation techniques – continuous wave of condensation and squirting.
Dr. Dimitar Kosturkov
Specialist in Endodontics, Digital Dentistry, and International Lecturer.
7 hours 30 minutes
Retreatment
Theory:
- Retreatment – indications, treatment planning, documentation.
- Endodontic access principles in previously treated teeth.
- Locating orifices.
- Removal of radicular posts – metal and fiber posts.
- Removal of filling materials from the root canal – medicaments, techniques, strategies.
- Overcoming and removing ledges.
- Managing and preventing apical blockages.
- Negotiation of calcified canals.
- Strategies for negotiating and shaping curved canals.
Practice:
- Removal of metal posts.
- Removal of fiber posts.
- Removal of root canal filling materials and cements.
- Removal of ledges at different levels.
- Removal of apical blockages.
Dr. Dimitar Kosturkov
Specialist in Endodontics, Digital Dentistry, and International Lecturer.
Updent Training Center
Updent has a modern, well-equipped training center created specifically for practical dental training and the development of dental professionals. The space is optimized for small-group work, providing individual attention, effective hands-on practice, and a high-quality training experience.
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Lecture room (20–30 seats): 4K multimedia, professional audio system, air conditioning, recording and streaming capability.
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Practical room (6–12 seats): equipment for hands-on sessions, large screen, multimedia, instrumentation, option to work with external equipment.
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Digital laboratory: space for training in digital dentistry, 3D modeling and prosthodontics, equipped with modern technology.
The center is designed to support trainings focused on real clinical skills and to provide a comfortable, professional environment for lectures, practice, and specialized demonstrations.
