Course Description

6 Hours Course
AGD Code: 070

This full-day, hands-on course is designed to provide didactic training modules that seamlessly apply to daily patient management and care. Participants with complete comprehensive exercises covering endodontic access, cleaning and shaping, obturation, and endodontic restorations using both acrylic models and extracted teeth.

Course Overview

We will follow the complete endodontic patient journey—from initial presentation through definitive restoration—with a focus on efficiency and predictable outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on accurate diagnosis and a strong command of endodontic terminology to properly set patient expectations and guide treatment decisions. Participants will explore contemporary instrumentation philosophies and file system design principles that support safe, efficient, and anatomically respectful canal shaping. The course will review essential armamentarium and clinical protocols, including imaging, working length determination, cleaning and shaping, obturation, and restoration. Discussion will include case selection, common reasons for treatment failure, and the importance of recognizing clinical limitations to avoid unnecessary complications. Attendees will also examine modern obturation techniques utilizing advanced bioceramic materials designed to enhance sealing ability and long-term success. The program will conclude with restorative strategies aimed at achieving a durable, well-sealed final outcome.

Learning Objectives

• Implement techniques and proper terminology for endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning
• Create an efficient workflow with endodontics - exam to restoration
• Understand how to use files for efficient and anatomic instrumentation
• Become familiar with bioceramic sealer
• Be able to immediately implement the knowledge acquired in this course into daily practice

Dr. Alex Mehler

Dr. Alex Mehler is a nationally recognized leader in endodontic operations, change management, and clinical integration, with nearly a decade of experience supporting large, multi-site dental organizations. He specializes in building scalable clinical models, enhancing provider engagement, and expanding access to high quality endodontic care. Dr. Mehler has helped design and implement endodontic service lines across more than 1,100 dental offices nationwide. He has also recruited, onboarded, and mentored over 100 endodontists while improving retention, clinical consistency, and patient experience. His expertise includes clinical standardization, provider education, workflow optimization, and advanced technology adoption. An advocate for professional development, he leads hands-on training and scalable learning programs for both specialists and general dentists. Dr. Mehler is also an adjunct faculty member at Nova Southeastern University and is committed to serving veterans and underserved communities through pro bono care.

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Date: July 25th, 2026
Location: Henry Schein Dental Center - Honolulu1150 South King Street Suite 102, Honolulu, HI 96814
Time: 8am - 3:30pm

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