ADVANCED ENDODONTICS COURSE
To teach the most up-to-date evidence-based information with excellence while training hands-on courses with the most advanced equipment and technology.
MISSION STATEMENT
VISION
To help dental practitioners to enrich their clinical proficiencies and get evidence-based knowledge in Endodontics.
CORE VALUES
• To upgrade every time with the latest technologies, which will surely benefit candidates.
• Achieving excellence through didactic Endodontic Training
• To serve every student, Dental surgeon, instructor, and client with remarkable customer service.
• To build relationships with Dental Surgeons all over East Africa and beyond.
OUR MOTTO
Change your approach; change your results.
About DENTAL APTITUDE COLLEGE
DAC is a purpose-built Endodontic clinical training College founded in 2020, focusing on clinical proficiency training for all dental practitioners. It is an affiliated college of the University of the East (Philippines) and the University of Nairobi, School of Dental Sciences (Kenya)
Are you looking for a rewarding career in Endodontics?
You have come to the right place!
Why Choose Us?... Here's why
• We want our attendees to become self-confident with the
contemporary techniques we teach so that they can work best starting immediately.
• The DAC faculty is available online for follow-up technical support and assistance.
• Participants are accepted regardless of sex, race, age, marital status, religious creed, ethnic or national origin.
• The class size is small, so individual attention is guaranteed for attendees.
DAC ADVANCED ENDODONTIC Programmes Structure
• This unique programme will allow dental practitioners to maintain their clinical work whilst training and developing new skills at their own pace.
• The programme comprises 7 modules run twice a year.
• This programme will combine online lectures (Via Zoom or Google Class), webinars, and hands-on training, including case-based discussions, to improve patients’ clinical care and job satisfaction. A link will be sent to registered participants for online classes.
• Hands-on training will be delivered in a dental simulator (Phantom head) facility, where all participants will get one-to-one teaching.
• DAC Programmes are delivered by a renowned team of specialists and consultants who are well known for their national and international excellence in teaching – many of whom are key leaders in their field.
• Our courses will form a solid platform for further clinical and academic professional development.
Key features
• Hands-On Training: Participants will perform effective, hands-on exercises on extracted teeth and realistic simulated models of natural teeth. This establishes a foundation for predictable and safe endodontic treatment.
• The participants will also receive personalized instruction during the hands-on sessions.
• All teaching materials (Except extracted teeth) will be provided as part of the
module’s components.
• Participants are asked to bring 2-3 extracted teeth (either carious or cariesfree), with half of them accessed for endodontic treatment. Teeth to bring: 2 Premolars, 2upper molars, and two lower molars or any combination
• Continental snacks are included every day.
Advanced Endodontic Training 1&2 (AET)
Are you worried about a fractured file, perforation, or other complications without knowing how to manage them? No confidence in endodontics or molar endodontics? Unable to locate the canal? Unsure if there is an extra canal? Are you worried when it comes to molar endo? Unconfident of obturation and its long-term success? Problems in access cavity? Cannot understand the art and science of negotiating simple and complex root canal anatomy? Do you want to train on the predictable endodontic outcome and long-term endodontic success? Find the MB2s and cracks in teeth and take greater satisfaction in your work. Then this course is for you.
Course Overview
• The course covers all current biological concepts for positive endodontic treatment outcomes. Hands-on and live demonstrations cover the technical aspects of this endodontic course.
• Various instruments and techniques are discussed and demonstrated with videography using the dental microscope.
The paramount aim of the AET course is:
• To develop tremendous knowledge in evidence-based endodontics.
• To allow the participant to perform the full scope of endodontic procedures and o understand endodontic biologic principles to evaluate new instruments and techniques and evolve along with the revolutionary and evolutionary changes in the field of endodontics.
Course Specifications
Curriculum: 7 Modules.
Award: DAC Cert. in Advanced Endodontic Training 1 & 2
Awarded verifiable: CPD Points
Course duration:
1. Advanced endodontics 1 (7Weeks online classes at 5:30-7:30 Pm EAT and 2 Days Hands-on.
2. Advanced endodontics 2 (4Weeks online classes at 5:30-7:30 Pm EAT and 2 Days Hands-on.
Course lead: Dr. Simiyu Benjamin Nyongesa and Staff
Course organiser: Dental Aptitude College
Course capacity: 10-12 Participants for Hands-on Training and 20 for Online Classes.
Course requirements: An undergraduate degree course in dentistry which includes but is not limited to BDS, DMD, or its equivalent.
Course Intake: Twice a Year (Edition 1 and 2)
Course venues: Theory classes will be Online via Zoom or Google Classroom, and Hands-on Training at the Royal Smiles Yaya Centre. An online link will be sent to registered delegates.
To register
• Email: info@dentalaptitudecollege.com or
• Fill out an online application form on our website or
• Call us on 0743 888 222
• The College reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course due to unforeseen circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Advanced Endodontic Training (AET) a good career choice?
No confidence in endodontics or molar endodontics? Unable to locate the canal? Unsure if there is an extra canal? Are you worried when it comes to molar endo? Worried of a fractured file, perforation, or other complications
without knowing how to manage it? Unsure of obturation and its long-term success? Problems in access cavity? Cannot understand the art and science of negotiating simple and complex root canal anatomy? Do u want to train on the predictable endodontic outcome and long-term endodontic success?
Then this course is for you.
Is your program certified?
Yes, our program is recognised by the relevant organisations:
Kenya Dental Association
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
Ministry of Education
Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
Who can take the course?
Any Dental Professional with an undergraduate degree in dentistry includes but is not limited to BDS, DMD, or its equivalent.
This intensive and interactive course is designed for the clinician who wishes to perform endodontic treatments with predictable clinical success and without undue complications.
This course is designed for the recent graduate who may need more exposure to endodontics or an experienced practitioner who wants to update their didactic and clinical skills to predictably and efficiently treat most cases in a
private practice setting.
How much does the program cost?
Each module has its own cost, as indicated below. The price might change depending on the edition you choose.
For the 7 modules,
• Registration fee is Ksh. 1,000 (10USD)- Non-refundable
• Endodontics 1 – Modules 1-4 -Ksh. 130,000 (1,300USD)
• Advanced Endodontics – Modules 5-7- Ksh. 120,000 (1200USD)
When are your classes scheduled?
Our flagship programme is a 2-month Advanced Endodontic Training 1 &2. Our classes are scheduled online, and Hand-on training on Saturdays and do not interfere with your work or home schedules. You can train for your new career without interrupting your usual weekday routine.
To book a slot, please contact our Secretariat at DAC College: 0743 888 222 or email us at: info@dentalaptitudecollege.com
Course Intake: Twice a Year (Edition 1 and 2).
Course Dates: Very Flexible Schedule: Timings: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm, 3 days/week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) after work
East African or KDA Regional Group Trainings
Individual Micro-endodontic Training Courses for Kenya Dental Association Regional Groups or East African Member countries may be arranged upon request. Please contact us on 0743 888 222 for more information.
