HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
SMARTER SHAPING FOR STRONGER TEETH: LESS IS MORE!
Presenter: Dr. Diwakar Kinra
Session Date: Saturday October 24, 2026
Session Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Limited Attendance To Dentists – Must Pre-Register – No Auditing Permitted
Session Cost: $195 Early Registration
Presenter Name: Dr. Diwakar Kinra
Outline:
Long-term endodontic success is no longer defined solely by obturation quality—it is defined by structural preservation. Smarter Shaping for Stronger Teeth is an immersive, hands-on workshop focused on minimally invasive canal preparation strategies that prioritize dentin conservation without compromising disinfection or efficiency.
Participants will work through a complete clinical workflow—from conservative shaping design to final obturation. Emphasis is placed on preserving dentin, maintaining original canal anatomy, and applying controlled shaping techniques that reduce unnecessary taper and over-enlargement.
Learning Objectives:
- Apply conservative shaping protocols that preserve radicular dentin while maintaining adequate canal geometry for effective disinfection.
- Maintain original canal anatomy during instrumentation, minimizing transportation, over-enlargement, and unnecessary taper.
- Optimize irrigation strategies within minimally prepared canals using activation techniques to enhance chemical debridement.
- Select obturation techniques compatible with conservative preparations to achieve a predictable apical and coronal seal without inducing excessive structural stress.
- Integrate a dentin-conserving shaping philosophy into daily clinical workflow, improving long-term fracture resistance and restorative prognosis.
About The Speaker
Dr. Diwakar Kinra attended the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1999. Following three years of rigorous immersion in general private practice, he sought to refine his clinical focus, returning to the University of Detroit-Mercy, School of Dentistry to obtain his MS in 2004. Upon achieving his specialization in 2004, Dr. Kinra established a solo private practice limited to endodontics in Flint, Michigan.
Dr. Kinra balances a sophisticated clinical profile with a profound commitment to dental education, serving as an Adjunct Professor of Graduate Endodontics and Graduate Periodontics at the University of Detroit-Mercy, and University of Michigan School of Dentistry. In this dual role, he acts as a pivotal bridge between frontline clinical practice and the latest academic research.
Dr. Kinra has cultivated a significant international presence as a lecturer and author since 2005. Having presented his expertise at more than 35 universities both domestically and abroad. His dedication to the advancement of the dental profession is further evidenced by his prominent leadership roles and extensive professional affiliations. He has notably served as the Past President of the Michigan Association of Endodontists, demonstrating a high level of executive service and advocacy for the specialty.
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