Ribble Section: Procedural mishaps to clinical success: evidence-based management of endodontic complications

What to expect

Join Abhishek Parolia as he provides an overview of the diagnosis and management of failed endodontic cases with a focus on procedural complications that can compromise treatment outcomes.

Timings

08:45  Registration

09:15 Lecture and demo - Abhishek Parolia

17:00 End

There will also be an hour webinar (with no CPD) to watch before. A link to watch this on microsoft teams will be emailed to you in advance of the event. 

To maximise your learning experience during the hands-on workshop, please bring 2-3 extracted molar teeth with access cavity preparation already completed. These teeth will be used for the perforation repair and separated instrument retrieval exercises.

Learning objectives

• Identify the biological, anatomical and procedural factors associated with endodontic treatment failure and retreatment needs

• Develop a systematic diagnostic and treatment planning approach for managing failed endodontic cases

• Apply contemporary techniques for the management of procedural complications, including ledges, canal blockages, separated instruments, and tooth perforations.

Development outcomes

C and D

Booking form

• BDA member / LDC member / UCLan alumni £350 (£450 after 1 October 2026)

• Non-member dentist £450 (£550 after 1 October 2026)

If you are an LDC member or UCLan alumni, but not a BDA member, please book using the word booking form or pdf booking form to take advantage of the special rate.

BDA members and non-members may book online.

Bookings will close on Monday 2 November 2026

Meet the speaker

Abhishek Parolia is an internationally recognised academic endodontist, educator, researcher, and clinician who currently serves as Research Director, and Director of Predoctoral Endodontics in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, Iowa City, USA. A Gold Medalist in Endodontics, Prof Parolia brings over two decades of experience in micro-endodontics, dental education, clinical research, and mentoring future dental professionals.

Prior to joining the University of Iowa, he held several senior leadership positions at the International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia, including Associate Dean for Postgraduate, Continuing Education and Research, Head of Restorative Dentistry, Programme Director of Endodontics, and Head of the Oral Health Centre. He also earned his PhD from IMU and played a pivotal role in advancing academic programs, research initiatives, and clinical services.

Prof Parolia is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FDS RCPS Glasgow), the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FDS RCS Edinburgh), and the International College of Dentists (FICD), USA Section. He also serves as an Examiner for the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) examinations at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. In recognition of his international contributions, he holds appointments as Honorary Clinical Professor at the University of Lancashire, United Kingdom; Adjunct Professor at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and Adjunct Professor at the International Medical University, Malaysia.

An accomplished scholar, Prof Parolia has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and nine textbook chapters and serves on the editorial boards of several international journals. His research interests include micro-endodontics, disinfection, regenerative endodontics, retreatment, vital pulp therapy, clinical audit, and governance. A sought-after international speaker, he has delivered lectures and conducted hands-on workshops in more than 25 countries, contributing significantly to the advancement of endodontics and evidence-based dental education worldwide.