Decode: Rotary Endodontics

Course Details

Dates & Tuition

The total cost for the program is $3300 + GST

Next dates are May 24 25

and November 15-16, 2025

Location & Format

Held in person at the Pacific Oral Health Society (15850 24 Ave, Surrey) and includes lecture, hands-on workshops, and a live surgical demonstration led by a certified Endodontist.

CE Credits

Participants will receive 24 CE credits upon completion of the program.

8 CE credits are earned through self-paced online lectures

Who should take this course?

This program is designed for dentists who aim to enhance their endodontic skills, reduce the stress associated with root canal procedures, and increase treatment success rates. BC Endo Solutions offers a comprehensive hands-on Endodontic Continuing Education training program that addresses various aspects of endodontic practice, including diagnosis, case selection, access and canal location, hand filing, rotary instrumentation, irrigation, obturation, post-RCT restoration, and patient management.

This course is prescriptive, providing dentists with a step-by-step, structured approach to endodontics that removes guesswork and ensures predictable outcomes. Through clear protocols, hands-on training, and expert guidance, participants gain the confidence to diagnose, treat, and restore with precision and efficiency.

Key learning outcomes

This course will cover a number of key learning outcomes:

Diagnosis: Become more familiar with the 3 T’s of diagnosis: terms, tests, techniques
Case Selection: Identify pre-op warning signs
Access/Orifice Location: Improve accuracy
Hand Filing: Attain and maintain patency, avoid iatrogenic errors
Rotary Instrumentation: Improve your effectiveness and minimise complications
Irrigation: Maximise benefits of chemical débridement
Obturation: To length with fewer voids
Post-RCT Restoration: Tips on saving the whole tooth
Management: Help your endo patients help themselves and appreciate the great work you have done on their root canal

Meet Your Course Instructors: Drs. Pommy Hallen, Michael Sha, Farnad Rezaie, & Joel Fransen

Dr. Pommy Hallen earned his BSc in Microbiology and DMD from UBC before practicing general dentistry in Kamloops and Langley, where he developed a passion for endodontics. He later completed advanced endodontic training at USC, specializing in microsurgical techniques. Dr. Hallen also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC, teaching endodontics to dental students.

Dr. Michael Sha earned his DMD from UBC in 2007 and completed his Endodontic specialty training at Temple University in 2010. A Certified Endodontic Specialist and Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, he provides expert endodontic care in Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, and Langley.

Dr. Farnad Rezaie received his DDS degree in 1998 and MSc (Endodontics) in 2003. Prior to moving to Vancouver, he had been practicing as an Endodontist for more than 5 years. In 2010, he graduated from University of British Columbia Dental School and in 2013 successfully completed the Specialty Assessment Program from University of Toronto to become a Certified Specialist in Canada.

Meet Your Instructors, Dr. Tsang & Dr. Kim

Dental Implant Specialist with

xx+ Years of Professional Experience.

Dr. Liang, Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology, attended the University of British Columbia and received his Bachelor's degree in Microbiology in 1981 and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1983. At graduation, he was awarded the Canadian Oral and Maxillo-Facial Prize for highest standing in the area of Oral Surgery.

Dr. Joel Fransen is a certified specialist in endodontics, practicing in British Columbia and the Yukon. He earned his DMD from UBC, worked as a general dentist for seven years, and completed his endodontic training at Baylor School of Dentistry. Dr. Fransen founded Richmond Endodontic Centre in 2010, became the Yukon’s first recognized endodontist in 2011, and co-founded Township Endodontic Centre in 2016.