Penn Endodontics
Symposium
Vilnius 2026
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WELCOME TO PENN ENDO GLOBAL SYMPOSIUM
Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania Department of Endodontics in VILNIUS, LITHUANIA
The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has long been a pioneer in advancing dental education, research, and clinical excellence. Among its esteemed departments, the Department of Endodontics stands at the forefront of innovation in the field of root canaltherapy, regenerative endodontics, and microsurgical techniques. As one of the world’s mostprestigious endodontic institutions, Penn Endo is synonymous with cutting-edge research,evidence-based clinical practice, and the training of elite endodontic specialists.
The PennEndoGlobal Symposium is the flagship international event dedicated to the future ofendodontics. This symposium brings together world-renowned experts, researchers, andclinicians to explore the latest advancements in biologically driven treatment protocols,minimally invasive techniques, and the integration of artificial intelligence and digital dentistryinto endodontic practice.
With a legacy built on innovation and a commitment to shaping the next era of endodontic care,the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Endodontics invites you to join us for anunparalleled learning and networking experience at the PennEndoGlobal Symposium—where theworld of endodontics converges to define the future of the specialty.
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME
| Time | May 8 | May 9 | May 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Caries Pathogenesis | AI in Endodontics | Workshops 09:00–18:00 |
| 09:30 | Restoration | ||
| 10:00 | Vital Pulp Therapy | ||
| 10:30 | Coffee break | ||
| 11:00 | Coffee break | Restoration | |
| 11:30 | Minimally Invasive Endodontics | ||
| 12:00 | Lunch break | ||
| 12:30 | Lunch break | ||
| 13:00 | Soft Tissue Management | ||
| 13:15 | Bioceramics: Sealer- Based Obturation and Other Applications | ||
| 13:30 | Endodontic Microsurgery | ||
| 14:00 | Resorption Pathophysiology and Management | ||
| 14:30 | Advanced Endodontic Microsurgery Techniques | ||
| 15:00 | Coffee break | ||
| 15:30 | Regenerative Endodontics | Coffee break | |
| 16:00 | Use of PRF and Grafting | ||
| 16:30 | Separated File Removal | ||
| 17:00 | Intentional Replantation | ||
| 17:30 | Welcome Reception | ||
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| 19:30 | |||
| 20:00 |
SPEAKERS
Meetu Kohli, BDS, DMD
Dr. Meetu Ralli Kohli is a Clinical Associate Professor. She is the Program Director of the Postgraduate Endodontic Education.
She also serves as Director for Continuing Education and International Visiting Scholar Program and the Master’s in Advanced Dentistry Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Dean’s advisory council. Dr. Kohli earned her B.D.S. degree from India, then pursued her D.M.D. degree and Endodontics training at PENN and won several awards, including the esteemed Louis I Grossman award. She is a reviewer for the Journal of Endodontics, the International Endodontic Journal, and other endodontic journals. Dr. Kohli has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals and contributed to microsurgical retreatment books. Her publications have been recognized as the best clinical research paper and as an honorary mention by JOE multiple times. She has served on the AAE’s Constitution and Bylaws Committee and the Research and Scientific Affairs Committee. She currently serves as the President of the American Board of Endodontics and is a diplomate. Dr. Kohli maintains multiple private practices in Pennsylvania.
Aleksandra Dwornicka, DDS
Dr. Dwornicka earned her D.D.S. degree from the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice,
Poland, in 2016. From 2017 to 2021, she practiced general dentistry and endodontics in a private clinic in Ruda Śląska, Poland.
In 2021, she shifted her focus to academic research, and in 2023, she obtained an M.S. degree in Cellular Biology from the University Paris Cité in France, concentrating her research on root resorptions.
From 2023 to 2025, Dr. Dwornicka completed her specialty training in Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. She is currently a full-time faculty member in the Department of Endodontics at the University.
Frank C. Setzer, DMD, MS, PhD
Frank C Setzer received his dental and doctoral degree from the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany in 1995 and 1998;
and his Endodontic specialty certificate, MS in Oral Biology and DMD from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA in 2006, 2008, and 2010, respectively. He is an Associate Professor of Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, serving as Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at Penn Dental Medicine, previously holding positions as Endodontic Clinic and Predoctoral Program Director. His research interests are the clinical detection, prognosis and assessment of periradicular pathology, in particular apical periodontitis, utilizing CBCT imaging and Artificial Intelligence, as well as endodontic microsurgery. Dr. Setzer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics ABE, a member of the American Association of Endodontists AAE, and a dental faculty member of OKU. He is Associate Editor for Journal of Endodontics and the European Endodontic Journal and serves on several other editorial review boards.
Samuel I. Kratchman, DMD
Dr. Sam Kratchman received a B.S. in Biology and D.M.D. at Tufts University in Boston, and his certificate in endodontics from the University of Pennsylvania,
where he is an Associate Professor of Endodontics and Assistant Director of Graduate Endodontics, in charge of microsurgery. Dr. Kratchman co-authored the textbook of Endodontic Microsurgery with Dr. Kim published in 2017 and developed a patented instrument called the S Kondenser for obturation of root canals. Both Main Line Today and Doctor of Dentistry magazines honored Dr. Kratchman as the cover story for their “Best of “issues.
Dr. Kratchman lectures nationally and internationally as well as maintaining four private practices; in Exton, West Chester, Paoli, and Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania.
Bekir Karabucak, DMD, MS
Dr. Karabucak is a Professor of Endodontics-Clinician Educator and Chair of the Department of Endodontics.
After earning his dental degree from Istanbul University School of Dental Medicine in 1993, Dr. Karabucak completed his endodontic postgraduate training at the Department of Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also received his Master of Science in Oral Biology in 1998. He later earned his DMD degree from Penn Dental Medicine in 2002.
Dr. Karabucak lectures at national and international conferences, has published in peer-reviewed journals. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Karabucak has been the attending endodontist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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About Vilnius
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