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In dental school, taking PAs in endodontics has been incredibly fiddly. It really puts patients through the ringer trying to catch that apex when you missed it the first time. How should we be taking PAs, how many should we be taking, can I just use my apex locator instead? These are questions we’ve been dying to have a clear answer for, and if you’ve thought the same thing this episode is for you. Joining us again is Endodontist Associate Professor Ha to help give a resolution to this.

Show note links!

What to know about Apex Locators: https://instagram.com/p/CuqwEzPpyf9/?img_index=1

A/Prof Ha’s Endo Frame: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkPjfB9pgSf/

Endo Prep App: https://apps.apple.com/ro/app/endoprep/id1549666882 

Endo Prep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endoprepapp/

Completed specialist training in Endodontics in 2021 at the University of Adelaide and South Australian Dental Services. The DClinDent program included 9 articles in peer-reviewed journals, 1 article currently in press and one book chapter. Completed a PhD which included 11 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Completed the JBI Comprehensive systematic review training program. Recipient of multiple research and travel grants. Awarded a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy – an international dental association that recognizes and supports leaders of the dental profession. Active researcher actively presenting research findings, locally and internationally, at scientific meetings as well as publishing multiple scientific articles. Active contributor to dental teaching, research and philanthropy. Committee member for the International Association of Dental Traumatology.

Going from zero to 1 in implant placement can feel like a quantum leap. We learn just enough at university to know that we don’t yet know enough, then spend crucial years solidifying the basics of dentistry. But where do you turn when you’re ready to start your own implant placement?  After years of learning theory, David was ready to go down this path and he was supported by Moredent, MGuide and the DIA courses including Live Surgery in Guatemala in July 2023. This has allowed David to not only go from zero to 1, but from zero to 30 and feel comfortable with each progression.  

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