Ultrasonics for Endodontic Access

In this presentation, Dr. Glenn van As discusses the application of ultrasonics in endodontics including various units, tip shapes and designs, and the role of micro-ultrasonics in access refinement, chasing calcified canals, and removal of attached pulp stones

In addition, the use of micro-ultrasonics for the removal of intracanal obstructions, "ultrasonic stirring" of irrigants, removing gutta percha, placement of MTA, and a brief overview of surgical endodontics are discussed.

Alternative uses for ultrasonics in periodontics and restorative dentistry are broached. The presentation will include microscopic videography and photography throughout the lecture. Attendees will leave with a clearer impression of how microscopic ultrasonics can be used to improve the overall treatment outcomes in endodontic therapy.

1 CE Credits

Amount: $95.00
Dr.Glenn van As, BSc. , D.M.D

Dr. Glenn A. van As graduated from the faculty of dentistry at the University of British Columbia, which is located in Vancouver, Canada in 1987.He immediately went into private practice in Lynn Valley with his father Dr. A.W.H. van As in June of that year.In October of 1988, they moved together into their new office - Canyon Dental Centre.Since that time, Glenn has built a High tech- High touch dental practice where the entire dental team is committed to using the latest technologies available to provide the highest level of clinical excellence in dentistry.

In addition to being in full time private practice, Glenn has served as an assistant clinical professor at U.B.C. from 1989-1999. His areas of interest and expertise involve the utilization of the Dental Operating Microscope for all of his clinical dentistry and in the use of multiple wavelengths of hard and soft tissue lasers for many procedures in his private general practice. Since 1999, Glenn has lectured over 250 times internationally, provided hands on workshops, and published internationally both in journals and textbooks on the value of both multiple wavelengths of lasers and practicing with the high magnifications obtainable with the dental operating microscope.He serves as a reviewer of many magazines including PPAD, Inside Dentistry and Dental Tribune.

Glenn is a member of many organizations including the British Columbia Dental Association, the Canadian Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Denistry (AMED) and the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD). He has obtained both standard and advanced levels of proficiency in laser usage from the Academy of Laser Dentistry (www.laserdentistry.org ), and was distinguished with the Leon Goldman award for world wide clinical excellence in the field of laser dentistry in 2006.In addition, Glenn is a founding member of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry, and in 2004-2005 served as the 2nd President of the group (www.microscopedentistry.com ).

Glenn is an active member on many web forums dealing with lasers and microscopes in general practice, and acts as a consultant for many high technology companies dealing with endodontic, laser and microscope products.