We all know irrigation is an INDISPENSABLE part of endodontics however endodontic irrigation is a vast topic by itself. In this episode I Dr. Mayur Davda got an opportunity to interview one of the stalwarts of endodontics in India, Dr. Mandar Pimprikar. Since I'm no expert on this topic, I had my dear friend & endodontist Dr. Anand Mohatta help me moderate this session. The session was held LIVE on Discord Dentistry @32 MINUTE server where the following topics were discussed in front of an audience of 100 + delegates:

1. Why do we use irrigants & what will happen if we dont use them ! 
2. Irrigating VS lubricating agents & when to use them?
3. What to use during hand  VS rotary instrumentation?
4. How to retain an irrigating solution I the canals at all times.
5. Sodium hypochlorite how to use in what concentration and indications.
6. Does heating hypo help? Does a surfactant help ? 
7. What concentration is best ? and most of all how much VOLUME is ideal? 
8. Chlorhexidine, it's indications and how to use.
9. Can we mix Calcium hydrochloride with chlorhexidine to use it as an intra canal medicament.
10. How to make sure irrigation protocols is really beneficial for disinfection ? 
11.  Can we use EDTA followed by saline immediately ? 
12. How long is EDTA supposed to be in the canal for optimum effect ?
13. Has the role of SALINE vanished ?
14. Citric acid & its role in endodontics 
15. Isopropyl alcohol is used in which cases & best avoided in which cases?
16. What is continuous chelation & how to achieve it?
17. HDPP & Hypo used together in a single step - its advantages & disadvantages
18. How to remove intracanal medicaments
19. Positive pressure irrigation vs negative pressure irrigation 
20. Why do we need to take WORKING LENGTH TWICE!! 

About the speaker:
Dr Mandar Pimprikar is a practicing dentist from nashik he persued his graduation at bharati vidyapeeth dental college pune. In 1993 Completed his post graduation programme from new york University .he is a passionate endodontist and apart from practicing dentistry he is into innovations and developed few devices. He is an avid sportsman and loves cycling treking and pistol shooting you can connect with him facebook.and WhatsApp on 9822044769

About the moderator:
Dr Anand Mohatta is a dentist from Mumbai, India. He pursued his postgraduation in Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics from GDC, Mumbai in 2012. He is a passionate endodontist. His private practice is at Mumbai.

You can connect with him on [email protected] his instagram handle is @anandmohatta