2nd ESP Quarterly Scientific Seminar 2026

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, Pasig City

Registration Fees

  LECTURES ONLY LECTURE & WORKSHOP
(Limited slots)
  August 1 - September 15 September 16 Onwards August 1 - September 15 September 16 Onwards
ESP Member (Active/Affiliate/Faculty Affiliate) ₱3,700 ₱4,200 ₱5,200 ₱5,200
Non-member ₱4,200 ₱4,700 ₱5,700 ₱6,200
Faculty Member & Dental Student ₱3,700 ₱3,700 ₱4,700 ₱4,700

Speaker & Lecture

Dr. Alaa Al Atta

Dr. Alaa Al Atta

Dr. Alaa Al Atta is a distinguished specialist endodontist currently practicing in the private sector in Dubai. He is a highly qualified professional with a solid academic background, having earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. In 2023, he furthered his expertise by obtaining a second master’s degree in endodontics from Sapienza University in Rome, Italy.

Dr. Al Atta has demonstrated his commitment to comprehensive dental care by completing a postgraduate clinical diploma in restorative dentistry from the prestigious British Academy of Implants and Restorative Dentistry. Throughout his academic and professional journey, he has been dedicated to advancing the field of endodontics. His keen interest in clinical research is evident in his focus on comparing different dental materials.

Dr. Al Atta's career has been marked by numerous achievements, including presentations and securing firstplace awards at various national and international conferences. His passion for microscopic dentistry has been a driving force behind his success, contributing to advancements in the field.

With a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to excellence, Dr. Alaa Al Atta continues to make significant contributions to the field of endodontics, enhancing patient care and furthering the understanding of dental materials through his clinical and research endeavors.

Navigating Challenging Endodontic Cases: Modern Strategies for Predictable Outcomes

Objectives:

  1. Describe the key characteristics of contemporary rotary file systems and their influence on clinical decision-making.
  2. Review modern strategies for managing complex root canal anatomy, including curved and calcified canals, while minimizing procedural errors.
  3. Discuss evidence-based approaches for preventing and managing endodontic mishaps such as ledge formation, apical extrusion of materials, missed canals, and separated instruments during non-surgical retreatment.

Hands-on Workshop

Led by distinguished Endodontist, Dr. Alaa Al Atta, this intensive hands-on workshop is designed to provide clinicians with advanced, practical strategies in navigating complex endodontic cases with predictable outcomes.

Building directly upon the seminar's core objectives, the program shitts trom theory to clinical execution by naving participants periorm comprenensive cleaning, shaping, and obturation procedures on two anatomically difficult teeth.

In addition to primary treatment mastery, attendees will dive deep into non-surgical retreatment protocols.

A major focus of the session includes identification and management of procedural errors, where participants will learn how to deliberately create a ledge and gain hands-on in safely bypassing it during clinical retreatment. This dual-focus approach ensures that practitioners leave equipped with both the cognitive framework and the fine-motor dexterity required to resolve challenging root canal anatomies and complex complications in their daily practice.