Root Canal Irrigation: From Paradoxical Practice to Successful Outcomes in Endodontics
Informations
Dear Colleagues, in our third webinar for 2026 and third episode of the “Clinical Endodontics - Master Series” scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 20:00, Konstantinos Ioannidis, Endodontist, will be covering the topic: “Root Canal Irrigation: From Paradoxical Practice to Successful Outcomes in Endodontics”. Attendees will be credited 1,5 CE credits (MEEO). The language of the webinar will be Greek.
Abstract
Irrigation is an integral part of the fundamental stage of chemical and mechanical disinfection of the root canal system. While the use of NaOCl and EDTA is a gold standard, newer data regarding the use of continuous chelation protocols are at the scientific forefront. The purpose of this presentation is to bridge the latest available laboratory and clinical scientific data with daily clinical practice, aiming for optimal clinical practice in terms of safety and efficiency, regarding the achievement of successful endodontic treatment outcomes.
Short CV
Dr Kostas Ioannidis
Assistant Professor in Endodontology (A.U.Th, GRE) DDS, MSc (A.U.Th, GRE)
Specialist in Endodontics (GDC 207658, UK) PhD in Endodontology and Dental Materials (King’s College London, UK)
Diplomate in Forensic Medical Sciences & Forensic Human Identification (Academy of Forensic Medical Sciences, UK)
Kostas graduated from the School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2007.
In 2010, he successfully completed the MSc Degree of Specialization in Endodontics (Dept. of Endodontology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece). This is one of the very few programs across Europe, which is accredited by the European Society of Endodontology (E.S.E.), providing the Specialty Certificate in the E.U..
In 2011, Kostas entered his name in the General Dental Council Specialist List in Endodontics (UK) successfully. In 2013, Kostas decided to progress in his academic career at Guy’s Hospital, King’s College London, UK. In 2019, he completed his PhD in Endodontology and Dental Materials with title: ‘Formation of toxic disinfection by-products during chemomechanical preparation of infected root canals and alternative methods for root canal disinfection’.
During Covid lock-downs in UK, Kostas attended two courses in medical forensics and was awarded with two Post-Graduate Diplomas in Forensic Medical Sciences & Forensic Human Identification (Academy of Forensic Medical Sciences, UK).
After 12 years, Kostas and his family returned in Thessaloniki, Greece.
In 2023, Kostas was appointed Assistant Professor in Endodontology at School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
He also runs a private clinic and his practice is limited in Endodontics, accepting challenging endodontic referrals in the province of Thessaloniki and northern Greece.
