Join us for the next Swindon Dental Study Club where we will be discussing Predictability, Prognosis and Decision-Making in Endodontics

We are delighted to welcome you to the next Swindon Dental Study Club, an inititive to bring together like minded individuals to enhance clinical skills, exchange knowledge and build a professional network. Hosted by Pratik Patel (Principal dentist at Swindon Dental & Implant Clinic), the events are free to attend and offer verifiable CPD.

Deciding whether to save or extract a tooth is a common clinical challenge. This session with Dr Bal Nandra, our DWSI in endodontics, will explore the key factors influencing endodontic diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning, helping clinicians better understand how to make informed decisions and when referral may be beneficial.

Aim

To improve understanding of endodontic decision-making and the factors influencing the prognosis and long-term success of saving a tooth.

Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Understand the key factors influencing the diagnosis and prognosis of teeth requiring endodontic treatment.

Recognise the importance of restorability and other clinical factors when assessing treatment outcomes.

Understand the indications, limitations and predictability of endodontic treatment compared with potential replacement options.

What: 1.5 hours verifiable CPD

When: Wednesday 18th November- Food from 6:30pm for 7pm start

Where: Swindon Dental & Implant Clinic

Cost: Free

About the Speaker:

Bal Nandra BDS MJDFRCS MFDSRCS MSc (Endodontology)

Dentist with Special Interest in Endodontology

GDC 155319

Bal qualified from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Dental School in 2008 and went on to gain extensive hospital experience in consultant-led departments, including Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Special Care and Sedation, Paediatrics and Restorative Dentistry at King’s College Dental Institute, as well as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Bristol. He holds postgraduate memberships with the Royal Colleges of Surgeons and has developed a particular interest in Endodontics, completing an MSc in Endodontics with Merit and achieving a distinction in his final dissertation.

Bal provides expert endodontic care at our clinic for both our own patients and taking referrals from practices in the region. He enjoys managing complex root canal treatments with a calm, careful and evidence-based approach. He has considerable experience treating nervous and anxious patients and is particularly known for his gentle touch and reassuring manner. His priority is to make patients feel comfortable while providing high-quality treatment and care. His combination of expert knowledge, extensive experience and genuine care for his patients makes him a valued part of our team.

About the Host:

Pratik Patel

BDS (Hons) MJDF RCS (Eng) MSc (Implant Dentistry) FHEA

Principal Dentist, Swindon Dental & Implant Clinic

Unit Lead & Honorary Clinical Lecturer Bristol University (MSc Implantology)

ITI Fellow & Registered Speaker

Pratik is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is passionate about sharing his expertise with fellow dental professionals. For more information about Pratik and the practice, please visit www.swindondentalimplants.co.uk (http://www.swindondentalimplants.co.uk/).

Description supplied by the event organiser.