On November 10, the UMKC Advanced Endodontics Program hosted a Microsurgery Seminar with Dr. Syngcuk Kim and Dr. Samuel Kratchman of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, bringing in both local and out-of-state residents and faculty for a day of didactic and hands-on learning.
“Both Dr. Kim and Dr. Kratchman have been pivotal in setting the stage for modern endodontic surgery in the United States and around the world,” says Dr. Ken Frick, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Advanced Education Program in Endodontics. “Through their numerous literature publications, authorship of two textbooks, establishment of a microsurgical training center at the University of Pennsylvania, and their busy schedule of international lecturing, their name and work are well known throughout the field of endodontics.”
Over 40 attendees came together to attend what Dr. Frick calls the first of its kind.
“UMKC is proud to be able to host this first of its kind one day seminar event for Midwestern Endodontic Programs to attend and network together in. Endodontic Residents from the University of Nebraska, St. Louis University, Southern Illinois University, and the University of Tennessee will join with UMKC Endodontic Residents for this unique educational event,” he said. “We are thankful to Brasseler USA for making this event possible by their sponsorship of Drs. Kim and Kratchman, thus making this a no-cost event to attendees. To add to the camaraderie an evening social event for resident attendees, hosted by High Five Inc., will be offered at a local establishment.”
Dr. Frick hopes to host more events like this in the future, bring together leading endodontic educators and clinicians.
Dr. Miranda Jimenez, current endodontic resident at the UMKC School of Dentistry, pictured above, right, says, “Not only did we gain invaluable insight from two of the top contributors to endodontic microsurgery, but we were also able to collaborate with residents and faculty from other endodontics programs across the Midwest. I feel very lucky to have spent the day in the company of such talented and knowledgeable endodontic professionals.”