Dr. Joseph A. Bruckner

Dr. Joseph A. Bruckner received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Yeshiva University, where he graduated cum laude. He then graduated from the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine where he received the Quintessence Award for excellence in academics and research achievements. Studying at an advanced postdoctorate level during his general practice residency at the Stony Brook University Hospital he was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation as he demonstrated exceptional clinical ability and leadership in interdisciplinary treatment planning.

Dr. Bruckner earned his endodontic specialty certificate working with some of the most highly regarded practitioners in the field. He is a founder and owner of a private Micro-surgical Endodontic practice located in Long Island and Brooklyn, NY. Over the past 15 years Dr. Bruckner has been lecturing to many study groups, residency programs and hospitals throughout the New York area. His Endodontic group has always incorporated the latest modern endodontic techniques to achieve optimal endodontic treatment results.

Course Summary:

Root Canal Mastery: From Fundamentals to Finishing Touches

Lecture Summary: This comprehensive lecture will provide a structured approach to mastering root canal treatment, covering both foundational principles and advanced techniques including hands-on instrumentation and obturation workshops. Attendees will gain confidence in performing predictable endodontic therapy while refining their skills to handle more complex cases while being introduced to some of the latest technological breakthroughs in the field of endodontics.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Fundamentals of Root Canal Anatomy

  • Review of normative anatomy and morphology of the root canal system
  • The Importance of having awareness of more complicated and uncommon anatomical occurrences
  • The Use of Magnification and Illumination to refine your access.
  • Navigating the pulpal floor to locate extra canals and isthmuses.

2. Instrumentation and Irrigation: Keysto Efficiency and Safety

  • Hand and rotary instrumentation techniques: Best practices and file selection
  • Glide path management throughout the procedure
  • Irrigation protocols: Maximizing disinfection for long-term success
  • Ultrasonics and activation techniquesfor enhanced cleaning

3. Mastering Obturation for a Lasting Seal

  • The theory behind the different obturation techniques (warm vertical, single cone, obturators etc.)
  • Execution and proper case selection for the different obturation techniques
  • Common pitfalls in obturation and how to avoid them (management of bifurcating canals)

4. Advanced Techniquesfor Challenging Cases

  • Managing calcified canals and curved roots
  • Retreatmentstrategies: Identification of failure etiology using CBCT analysis
  • Utilizing Microscope enhanced endodonticsto resolve untreated canals and manage difficult anatomy
  • Utilizing the latest technology to locate and navigate calcified canals
    • Dentsight AR
    • CBCT guided access
  • Indications for Surgical Endodontic Treatment – Videos and Images will be presented depicting successful management of surgical endodontic procedures

5. Microscope Enhanced Solutions

  • Instrument Removal
  • Use of high magnification and illumination to solve Implant mechanical failures i. Broken Screw / Broken Abutment Removal

Course Fee:

  • $350 for ADA Member Dentist
  • $700 for Non-ADA Member Dentist
  • Class size is limited to 50 participants.

CREDIT: 6CE

DATE: April 27, 2025, 9am-3pm