Course: Endo to Enamel: Contemporary Hands-On Techniques for Endodontic and Restorative Clinicians

Endo to Enamel: Contemporary Hands-on Techniques for Endodontic and Restorative Clinicians

November 13-14, 2026

$4,500

The Enova Dental Training Center: 6305 Sandburg Rd, STE 100. Minneapolis MN, 55427

Instructors:
Brett Gilbert, D.D.S., FICD Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics
Dennis Hartlieb, D.D.S., AAACD

CE: 14 CE Hours

Course description:
This immersive, hands-on workshop is designed for dentists and endodontists who want to master the full clinical pathway—from endodontic access to final enamel-level restoration, using today's most advanced evidence-based techniques. Working under high magnification and guided instruction, participants will learn how to diagnose, treat, and restore compromised teeth with predictable, minimally invasive strategies that support long-term tooth survival. Through a combination of live demonstration, lecture and structured hands-on practice, attendees will refine skills in:

• Microscope-enhanced endodontic access, canal location, and cleaning/shaping  techniques
• Integration of CBCT into the dental workflow to assist in diagnosis, prognosis,
  identification and management of cracks and structural defects
• Margin elevation techniques and adhesive build-ups to strengthen endodontically treated teeth.
• Post selection, placement, and when to avoid posts entirely
• Conservative preparation designs for bonded onlays and overlays for endodontically
  treated teeth.
• Adhesive luting protocols for long-lasting porcelain and composite restorations
  
• Rubber dam isolation and workflow efficiency for both endodontic and restorative phases
  
• Demonstration and hands-on activities using laser assisted endodontic irrigation and cavitation based endodontic irrigation devices.

Participants will work directly on 3-D tooth models to build confidence in both the endodontic and restorative phases of care, learning how to transition from root canal completion to final restoration without compromising structural integrity or esthetics. By the end of the course, clinicians will be able to integrate modern endodontic techniques with adhesive restorative dentistry to deliver stronger, more predictable outcomes for patients, preserving natural tooth structure from the pulp chamber to the enamel surface.

Dr. Brett E. Gilbert graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School (DDS 2001, ENDO 2003). He is a professor in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He is the founder of the Access Endo Impact Academy, a global direct mentorship continuing education platform. He is a fellow in the International College of Dentists and a contributing consultant for Oral Health Journal.

Dr. Gilbert lectures nationally and internationally on clinical endodontics and personal wellness and is the host of the On The Cusp Podcast. Dr. Gilbert is a global key opinion leader in the area of endodontics and new technology. He is a partner in Specialized Dental Partners and has a private practice, King Endodontics PLLC, limited to Endodontics in Niles, IL.

Dr. Dennis Hartlieb is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and maintains a full-time practice committed to cosmetic and restorative dentistry in the Chicago suburb of Glenview, Illinois.  Dr. Hartlieb is an instructor at the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago and is formerly an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Dr. Hartlieb is an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), and a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED), the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry (AARD), the American Dental Association, and the American College of Dentists. He is the founder of Dental Online Training (DOT), an online hands-on training program for dentists, dental auxiliaries, and dental students. Dr. Hartlieb has severed as an examiner for the AACD Accreditation process.