Vital Pulp Therapy and Management of the Open Apex Course

Join us for Vital Pulp Therapy and Management of the Open Apex Course with an opportunity to develop operative skills in this hands on workshop.

13 June 2025

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Overview

Vital Pulp Therapy and Management of the Open Apex is an in-person course that will give you a practical understanding of pulpal and periradicular diseases. This course will help you to develop your operative skills in a hands-on workshop. 

Learning outcomes

  • Develop skills to perform vital pulp therapies and handle calcium silicate cements
  • Explore the biological basis of vital pulp therapies
  • Learn the principles of a conservative approach to maintaining pulp vitality
  • Recognise the challenges of managing an immature root with a wide-open apex
  • Understand the use of calcium silicate cements
  • Build proficiency in obturating wide canals with calcium silicate cements

This course is run by Dr Shalini Kanagasingam, UCLan, Dr Phil Thomson, University of Birmingham Dental School and Dr Mohammad A Samad, Tollcross Dental Care. 

Who is this course for?  

The Vital Pulp Therapy and Management of the Open Apex course is aimed at: 

  • General dentists
  • Paediatric dentistry trainees
  • Endodontic trainees
  • Special care trainees
  • Restorative trainees
  • Dentists with special interest 

Attending the course

This event is an in-person course. That means you get the chance to join us at the College where you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, as well as lunch prepared by our award-winning chefs.  

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre, within easy reach of major train stations, motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.     

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What happens on the day?

Download the programme PDF below.

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