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The simplyendo microsurgery course is full-day, hands-on course focused on apicectomy planning and technique.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your clinical confidence or sharpen your microsurgical skills, this masterclass offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the UK’s leading endodontic educators.

We are now accepting bookings for our next available course which is on Tuesday 4th May 2027.

Click here for more information about this programme, including cost, how to register, as well as aims and objectives.

Delivered by Simon Barnwell BDS MSc

Simon holds an MSc in Endodontology with distinction and has limited his practice exclusively to Endodontics since 2015. He accepts referrals for both surgical and non-surgical cases and teaches Endodontics at postgraduate level with simplyendo.

Practical skills: simulated apicectomy

This immersive session bridges theory and tactile precision. Under Simon’s expert guidance, you’ll practise each step of an apicectomy using high-fidelity simulated jaws and teeth.

Hands-on includes the following:

Flap incisions and flap elevation / osteotomy and root end resection / retro-preparation and retro-filling of the root, including with MTA, bioceramic putty and the ‘lid’ technique / suturing techniques for optimal healing.

Flexible monthly payments

Pay a small deposit of £99 to save your space on the course, then spread the rest of your investment over 2 interest free monthly instalments.

FAQs

    • To highlight the factors that need to be addressed when planning an apicectomy, including the role of 2D and 3D imaging.
    • To discuss the different treatment steps involved when providing an apicectomy, allowing an understanding of the rationale behind modern v traditional surgical techniques.
    • To show case the equipment and instruments which are used during endodontic microsurgery.
    • To allow the students to gain practical experience of the practical steps of an apicectomy using simulated models (flap incisions, flap elevation, osteotomy, root end resection, retro-preparation of root, retro-filling of root, suturing).
    • Different retro-filling techniques will be discussed and explored practically, including MTA and bioceramic putty retro-fills and the 'lid technique'.

  • By the end of the session, you will be able to:

    • Understand clinical factors which need to be assessed when planning an apicectomy, including evaluating those factors which will allow you to select your first clinical case.
    • Understand and perform the procedural steps performed during an apicectomy.
    • Apply knowledge of apicectomy procedural steps to the completion of an apicectomy in simulated jaws and teeth, with a view to translating this into clinical practice.

  • Secure your place with a £99 deposit, followed by two monthly instalments of £450. Your first invoice will be issued on the 1st of the month following registration.

  • To register for the microsurgery course, please contact Benn on 07961 099132 / b.potter@simplyendo.uk

  • Venue information Formby 

    Please see below address details for the Formby venue of simplyendo.

    Formby College 46 Freshfield Road Formby Liverpool L37 3HW

    Directions to Formby by Road

    From M6 (North), exit at junction 26, and join the M58, travel to the other end of the M58 (don't worry, it's a short motorway only), where you will arrive at Switch Island

    From M6 (South), exit at junction 21a (M62 West), travel along M62 to junction 6, exit at junction 6 to join M57. Please note the M57 has its own dedicated sliproad for entry onto the M57 which is immediately after junction 6. Watch the signposts carefully to make sure you use this sliproad as it will save you navigating a huge roundabout! Travel North on M57 to the end, where you will arrive at Switch Island At Switch Island, Follow signs for Broom's Cross Rd/A5758, PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH THE LANES AT SWITCH ISLAND. Stay on Broom's Cross Rd/A5758 until you reach a roundabout (about 2 miles), take the 2nd exit onto Southport Rd/A565 Continue to follow A565 through Ince Woods, and then continue on through two sets of traffic lights (very close to each other), noting the road now becomes a dual carriageway. Carry on to first roundabout, where you will turn left. Continue on Liverpool Rd/B5424, go straight at the mini roundabout and carry on to next roundabout (Spar on left), take first left junction off roundabout and then almost immediately at a mini roundabout, take first left again onto Duke St. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit off the roundabout onto Freshfield Road. Follow Freshfield road until you see the signs for Formby High School. Formby College is right next to the entrance for Formby High School.

    Parking

    Limited Parking is available on-street in front of the college but there is a large car park behind the college which you are welcome to use.

    Directions to Formby by Rail

    Formby is on the main rail line between Southport and Liverpool with very regular services running every 15 minutes. There are 2 rail stations in Formby that you can use, Formby and Freshfield stations. Both are approximately 10 minutes walk (0.5 mile) from Formby College. From Formby or Freshfield, journey time by train into Liverpool is approximately 30 minutes and Southport is approximately 15 minutes. Additionally prices on this line are very reasonable for what is an excellent service. If you wish to take a taxi to our centre rather than walking, it is better to use Formby station as that has a dedicated taxi rank. If you would like to walk it is about 0.6 miles to our centre. From Formby railway station, proceed by foot East from the station, to the roundabout at the base of the bridge that Formby station is on. Turn left onto Freshfield Road. Walk for about 600 yards until you arrive at Formby College, next to Formby High School on the right side. If you are walking from Freshfield station, look for a row of shops on the other side of the road from where Freshfield Station is. Keeping these shops on your right, walk past them into Freshfield Road, and then carry on walking for about 600 yards until you arrive at Formby College, next to Formby High School on the left side.

    Directions to Formby via Taxi

    Formby Village Radio Cars Ltd 36b Chapel Lane Formby L37 4DU

    Telephone : 01704 877777

    E-mail : formbyvillage@gmail.com

    Approximate costs to simplyendo Formby College

    £33 - Liverpool Airport / £50 - Manchester Airport / £20 - Liverpool Lime Street Station

    Google map of the area https://goo.gl/maps/myyWGVLxc7U2

    Local Hotels for Formby

    Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa, Southport Old Road, Formby L37 0AB

    3 miles from simplyendo by car

    Formby Hall is one of the top golf resorts on the Northwest coast of England with an 18-hole Championship Course, 9-hole Woodhey Dunes Course and PGA Academy. Set in 200 acres of parkland they also have an award-winning spa with 10 treatment rooms, thermal experience facilities and a 20m heated indoor swimming pool. Offering 76 spacious bedrooms, superb food & drink, with lots of lovely outdoor spaces to enjoy as well.

    Telephone : 01704 875699

    e-mail: reservations@formbyhallgolfresort.co.uk

    Website: https://www.formbyhallgolfresort.co.uk

    The Vincent Hotel, 98 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1JR

    8 miles to simplyendo® within walking distance from Southport train station (simplyendo within walking distance from Freshfield train station). The Vincent Hotel, located in the heart of Southport, is a unique lifestyle hotel. It offers 59 stylish bedrooms and award-winning V Café & Restaurant, a sophisticated cocktail bar, relaxing spa & fitness room, with valet parking.

    Telephone : 01704 883800

    e-mail: enquiries@thevincenthotel.com

    Website: https://thevincenthotel.com/

Postgraduate Certificate

Year 1 of the MSc in Endodontology. An additional 6 days of study, perfecting everything you have learned from the 10 day programme to OSCE standards.

Postgraduate Diploma

Year 2 of the MSc in Endodontology. 12 days of studying advanced topics such endodontic microscopy, innovations in endodontics, research methods and statistics.

MSc in Endodontology

Year 3 of the MSc in Endodontology and the final component for the Masters Degree. You’re given approximately 12 months to submit a dissertation based on an endodontic topic of your choosing. You’ll be appointed a personal supervisor to who will provide 1:1 coaching.