European Congress of Endodontics

European Congress of Endodontics is organized by OHI-S and will be held from Sep 18 - 19, 2026 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.

Description:
During the congress, you will learn about:
— American standards for single-visit endodontic treatment
— Application of the RECIPROC® Minima file system with a one-file approach to all endodontic cases
— The Italian approach to minimally invasive endodontic treatment
— Use of 3rd generation apex locators and the latest Woodpecker ultrasonic tips
— Management of curved and branched root canals from A to Z.

This congress is a step towards developing your clinical skills, becoming familiar with cutting-edge innovations in endodontics, and networking with leading industry experts.

IMPORTANT: “ Comfort ” and “ VIP ” participation packages are also available for purchase .

Advantages of the “ Standard ” package:

– participation in the scientific program
– coffee breaks
– handouts
– participant certificate.

Advantages of the “ Comfort ” package:

– participation in the scientific program
– coffee breaks
– handouts
– participant certificate
– lunch 
– priority seats in the hall.

Benefits of the “ Seminar. VIP ” package:

– participation in the scientific program
– coffee breaks
– handouts
– participant certificate
– lunch 
– priority seats in the hall
– dedicated registration desk
– Walking tour of Florence
– VIP certificate
– VIP badge
– Access to Stephen Cohen's online training, “ One-Visit Root Canal Treatment ”
– Access to Stephen Cohen's online training, “ Diagnosis and Treatment of Endodontic Emergencies ”
– access to Arnaldo Castellucci’s online training “ Modern Methods of Determining Working Length in Endodontics ”
– access to Arnaldo Castellucci’s online training “ Complications in Endodontics: Removal of Broken Instruments ”
– access to Marco Versiani’s online training “ Root Canal Treatment with Complex Anatomy ”
– access to Fabio Gorni’s online training “ Removal of cement and gutta-percha from root canals ”
– access to Fabio Gorni’s online training “ Non-surgical vs. surgical root canal retreatment ”

Program:
September 18, 2026

Arnaldo Castellucci (9:00 - 10:30)

Apex locators in endodontics: a new generation:

– Understanding root canal anatomy and its possible variations
– The critical role of accurate working length determination.
– Review of traditional methods for determining working length:
- Tactile sensitivity
- Radiographic examination.
– 3rd generation apex locators
– Advantages of combining several methods for determining working length
– Operating principle of 3rd generation apex locators
– Interpretation of indications
– Literature review and comparison of different methods: advantages and limitations.

Coffee break: 10:30 - 11:00

Arnaldo Castellucci (11:00 - 12:30)
Ultrasonic tips for endodontic access cavity treatment

– Evolution of endodontic technologies: operating microscope and ultrasound in practice
– Advantages of ultrasonic tips compared to traditional burs
– Woodpecker AC ultrasonic tips
– Main characteristics of Woodpecker ultrasonic tips
– Clinical indications for the use of Woodpecker ultrasonic tips.

Lunch: 12:30 - 14:00

Enrico Cassai (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
Reciproc® minima: use in all endodontic cases

– An overview of the limitations of current endodontic systems in various root canal anatomies
– The importance of preoperative diagnosis for instrument selection
– Using a single instrument for a wide range of cases, from simple to complex anatomies, including retreatment
– Key features and applications of Reciproc M-wire
– Key features and applications of Reciproc Blue
– Key features and applications of Minima
– Strategies for reducing the risk of instrument breakage
– Optimizing ease, efficiency, and speed in root canal shaping.

Coffee break: 15:30 - 16:00

Gianluca Plotino (4:00 - 5:30 PM)
Minimally invasive approaches in endodontics

– The influence of preserving the coronal and root structure of the tooth on biomechanical stability
– Conservative design of endodontic access to root canals
– Clinical stages of minimally invasive endodontic procedures
– Optimal balance between preserving the tooth structure and effective disinfection and obturation
– Criteria for achieving the “gold standard” of endodontic treatment.

September 19, 2026

Stephen Cohen (09:00 - 10:00)

Teleconference

Single-visit endodontic treatment:

– Comprehensive medical and dental history
– Radiographic evaluation
– Diagnostic testing
– Shared decision making and informed patient consent
– Administration of local anesthesia
– Isolation protocols
– Preparation and creation of endodontic access
– Mechanical preparation, shaping and obturation of root canals
– Sealing of the endodontic access cavity
– High quality standards of postoperative patient care.

Coffee break: 10:00 - 10:30

Antonis Chaniotis (10:30 - 12:00)
Overcurved Root Canals: Management and Treatment Strategies. Part 1

– Understanding the complex anatomy of root canals:
- Curved canals
- Bifurcations and trifurcations
- Difficulties for traditional instrumentation and obturation.

– Evaluation and selection of instrumental systems:

- Modern endodontic instruments
- Selection of suitable instruments for curved and branched canals.

– Mastering biomechanical techniques of instrumental processing:

- Advanced methods of canal formation and treatment
- Ensuring complete removal of canal contents
- Adaptation of methods to anatomical complexity.

– Clinical decision making in complex cases:

- Integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills
- Development of effective treatment plans for complex canals.

– Use of a microscope in endodontics:

- Practical tips and application techniques
- Visualization of curved and branched canals.

Lunch: 12:00 - 13:30

Antonis Chaniotis (13:30 - 15:00)
Overly Curved Root Canals: Management and Treatment Strategies. Part 2

– Understanding the complex anatomy of root canals:
- Curved canals
- Bifurcations and trifurcations
- Difficulties for traditional instrumentation and obturation.
– Evaluation and selection of instrumental systems:
- Modern endodontic instruments
- Selection of suitable instruments for curved and branched canals.
– Mastering biomechanical techniques of instrumental processing:
- Advanced methods of canal formation and treatment
- Ensuring complete removal of canal contents
- Adaptation of methods to anatomical complexity.
– Clinical decision making in complex cases:
- Integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills
- Development of effective treatment plans for complex canals.
– Use of a microscope in endodontics:
- Practical tips and application techniques
- Visualization of curved and branched canals.

Practices (optional)

September 18, 2026

Gianluca Plotino's practice (18:00 - 20:30)

– Principles of non-surgical endodontic retreatment
– Biological and mechanical challenges in root canal retreatment
– Achieving apical patency in previously treated canals
– Analysis of various filling materials and their clinical behavior
– Removal strategies:
- Gutta-percha with traditional sealers
- Thermophile systems
- Bioceramic sealers.
– Selection of instruments for root canal retreatment: design, flexibility and cutting efficiency
– Advantages of reciprocating file systems in root canal retreatment
– Removal of coronal debris and prevention of procedural errors
– Intraoperative diagnosis of anatomical complexities
– Management of complex root canal anatomy
– Clinical guidelines for improved efficiency, safety and predictability.

Participants must bring extracted teeth with previously treated and obturated root canals using gutta-percha with traditional sealers, the Thermofil system, and gutta-percha with bioceramic sealers.

September 19, 2026

Practice Antonis Chaniotis (15:30 - 18:00)

Learning objectives:

– Understanding the problem of root canal calcification
– Review of common techniques for managing calcified canals
– Learning the BRAT bending resistance activation technique using specially designed files for traversing calcified canals.

Key topics:

– Features of treatment of completely or partially calcified root canals
– Prevention of the risk of complications: perforation, breakage of instruments
– The role of the operating microscope in increasing the predictability of treatment
– Management of complex cases: complete obliteration of the root canal associated with apical periodontitis.

Practice:

– Step-by-step application of the bending resistance activation technique (BRAT).
– Clinical recommendations for reducing the risk of complications and increasing the predictability of treatment of calcified canals.