Oldham and Rochdale Section - Contemporary endodontics

What to expect

This event will explore practical ways to integrate modern endodontic concepts into everyday dentistry, from efficient canal shaping and irrigation to the advantages of bioceramic obturation systems. Through real-world examples, delegates will gain insight into how to make endodontic treatment safer, simpler and more predictable while maintaining tooth structure and improving long-term outcomes for patients.

Timings

18:00 Registration and refreshments

18:45 Lecture and Q&A

20:15 Hot meal and networking

21:15 End

Learning objectives

• Understand the key principles of modern root canal shaping and irrigation, including the rationale for minimally invasive endodontics
• Identify the latest developments in nickel-titanium instrumentation and how these influence safety, efficiency, and canal preservation
• Evaluate the role of new bioceramic sealers and obturation systems in improving long-term clinical success
• Apply practical clinical tips and workflow strategies to enhance efficiency, predictability, and patient comfort in everyday endodontic treatment
• Reflect on case selection, referral decisions, and communication with patients and colleagues to optimise endodontic outcomes in general practice.

Development outcomes

A, B and C

Meet the speaker

Dr Afzal Haque qualified as a general dentist in 2006 and spent ten years enjoying all aspects of general practice, during which time he developed a particular passion for endodontics.

He went on to complete a Master’s degree in Endodontology at the University of Chester in 2015, graduating with Merit. His commitment to the specialty led him to undertake a three-year full-time Doctorate and specialist training in Endodontics at the University of Liverpool (2016–2019). During this period, Afzal successfully passed the MEndo examination with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Dental Science (DDSc) in Endodontics. His doctoral research focused on “The Restoration of the Root-Filled Tooth: A Systematic Review and Survey of General Dental Practitioners.”

As a practice owner and former GDP, Afzal understands first-hand the challenges that general practitioners face in delivering endodontic care in a busy, real-world setting. His approach and mission are to work collaboratively with GDPs — helping to simplify complex endodontic problems, save more teeth, and ultimately deliver the best possible outcomes for patients.

Afzal’s enthusiasm for endodontics continues to thrive through his clinical work and his role in education. He is actively involved in teaching and supervising postgraduate students on the MSc Endodontic Programme at Manchester Dental Hospital, sharing his knowledge and experience to help shape the next generation of endodontists.