NVDS CE PROGRAM – “Improving Molar Endodontics with Flexible Niti Files and Cone Beam Computed Tomography" Dr. Meza
Email: info@nvds.org
Phone: 703/642-5297
A Unique Members-Only Educational & Hands-On, Live Patient Event
FREE for NVDS Members*
Only 12 NVDS member dentists will be selected by lottery.
LOTTERY REGISTRATION FORM
Interest Form Deadline - FEBRUARY 1
- If you are interested in this FREE opportunity, complete this form by February 1.
- Only one interest form is permitted per member. Duplicate entries will be deleted.
- Preference will be given to members who have not previously attended an NVDC course.
- Lottery notifications will be sent by February 2.
- If selected, you must confirm your spot by February 9.
- Those not selected will be placed on a waitlist.
- Save Friday, March 20, 2026, on your calendar in case you are randomly selected to participate.
- Each participant will be assigned to only one live patient session. If selected, you must participate in both the lecture and your assigned live patient date.
* If you are invited to participate, there is no fee to participate. Instead, you agree to volunteer at the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic at the Fairfax or Sterling location for a total of 8 hours (1 full day or 2 half days).
Questions? Email Libby Ross at Lross@nvds.org
SYNOPSIS: Advances in metals and efficiency in root canal treatment have come a long way in the past 10 years. More flexible endodontic files available today are capable of negotiating tighter and curved canals with greater ease. The increased flexibility of files and additional modes of operation including continuous and reciprocating rotations allow for a more predictable instrumentation of the canal with less unwanted effects of ledging and transportation. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is more prevalent in general and specialty dental offices today. CBCT offers many advantages in terms of more dimensions, diagnosis, treatment planning decisions, and surgical planning; all of which may decrease treatment time and enhance the patient and practitioner experience and relationship. Participants in this course will gain appreciation in learning to use various Niti file systems and techniques to tackle molar root canal treatment. Participants will also gain an appreciation for the need for loupes and the usefulness of pre-op CBCT imaging in endodontics.
Detailed look at reading CBCT images for root canal treatment and diagnosis. Detailed description of endodontic technique for endodontic access, finding canals, and using continuous and reciprocating file systems. Root Canal treatment emphasizing efficiency with fewer files. Importance of using magnification during root canal procedure (participants must bring their own loupes and light source). Patient safety during root canal procedure. Review of local anesthetic techniques including difficult-to-numb teeth. Infection and pain management of pre- and post-root canal treatment. Provide a hands-on live patient root canal procedure experience.
- Detailed look at reading CBCT images for root canal treatment and diagnosis.
- Detailed description of endodontic technique for endodontic access, finding canals, and using continuous and reciprocating file systems.
- Root Canal treatment emphasizing efficiency with fewer files.
- Importance of using magnification during root canal procedure (participants must bring their own loupes and light source).
- Patient safety during root canal procedure.
- Review of local anesthetic techniques including difficult-to-numb teeth.
- Infection and pain management of pre- and post-root canal treatment.
- Provide a hands-on live patient root canal procedure experience.
ABOUT THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Fernando Meza is a 2002 graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He is the recipient of the Dentsply-sponsored Student Clinician Award. Dr. Meza received his Certificate in Endodontics from Temple School of Dentistry in 2004 and during residency conducted research on the Biolase Waterlase All-Tissue Laser to explore the disinfecting capabilities of the laser on bacterially infected root canal systems. His research led to a publication on the Waterlase in the Journal of the American Dental Association in 2007. He has been practicing endodontics in Northern Virginia since 2004. He has been an active member and officer of the Northern Virginia Dental Society where he also helped to organize community outreaches, such as the MOM Project, to serve the underprivileged. He served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Endodontics on the Dean’s Faculty at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry from 2005 to 2017. Dr. Meza has also lectured nationally and internationally and provided in-office training to endodontists throughout the USA and Canada.
The Northern Virginia Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. See each course description for the number of continuing education credits designated by the Northern Virginia Dental Society.
