Root to Resolution: A Recap of Our Advanced Endodontics Course with Dr. Hengameh Bakhtiar

On Sunday, July 6, 2025, dental professionals gathered for a full-day, hands-on Endodontics Masterclass led by the distinguished Dr. Hengameh Bakhtiar (DDS, MSc, FRCD(C)), titled Root to Resolution: The Endo Complications Symposium. The event was organized by Confident and supported by Sonident, which proudly provided all the dental equipment and materials used during the course.

A Full Spectrum of Endodontic Education

This 9-hour CE-accredited course was designed to equip general dentists with practical skills, advanced techniques, and evidence-based knowledge to improve patient outcomes and handle complex endodontic challenges.

The day featured a fully integrated format combining concise lectures with immediate hands-on practice on extracted teeth. Participants worked in small groups, receiving step-by-step guidance from Dr. Bakhtiar in an immersive and collaborative learning environment.

Topics Covered Included:

• Start Smart: Avoiding complications through careful case selection and precise access cavity design.

• Narrow & Blocked Canals: Creating glide paths and negotiating difficult anatomy with confidence.

• Advanced Irrigation Techniques: Including GentleWave®, ultrasonic, and laser-assisted systems, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

• Apex Locators & CBCT: Using diagnostic tools to improve accuracy in working length determination.

• Radiographic Challenges: Managing internal resorption, open apices, and complex radiographic presentations.

• Troubleshooting Failures: When to retreat, when to refer, and how to recognize early warning signs.

• Obturation Techniques: Comparing single cone and warm vertical compaction methods.

• Managing Small Mistakes: Strategies to correct minor iatrogenic issues like ledges and transportation.

Bridging Technology and Technique

Beyond clinical technique, the course emphasized the integration of modern endodontic technologies to enhance treatment success. Attendees had hands-on experience with innovative devices, gaining practical exposure to tools that are transforming everyday endodontic procedures.

A Meaningful Learning Experience

Dr. Bakhtiar’s thoughtful instruction, real-case insights, and interactive approach created an engaging and high-value educational environment. From diagnosis to retreatment strategies, participants left with not only new skills, but renewed confidence in their clinical decision-making.

We thank all attendees for their active participation and dedication to elevating their endodontic practice — and we look forward to welcoming you to future CE events.