# #285 Beyond the Apex — Ammar Al Hourani

An episode of [Dental Leaders Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482901418), 2 Apr 2025, 1 h 40 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/f47b45cc/podcast/play/100699206/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-1%2F5e0ea5f4-3271-c492-db33-ad9620a6cd66.mp3

In this captivating episode of Dental Leaders, Payman sits down with specialist endodontist Ammar Al Hourani. Born in Syria and raised in Scotland, Ammar shares his journey from reluctant dental student to passionate endodontics specialist. The conversation weaves through his life-changing experiences in refugee camps, the challenges of specialist training, and his current success running courses in the UK and India. Throughout the discussion, Ammar offers valuable clinical insights on everything from diagnosis to obturation while reflecting on the importance of listening to one's gut instinct in both clinical practice and life. In This Episode 00:01:55 - Scottish upbringing and cultural identity 00:04:55 - Path to dentistry 00:14:45 - Refugee camp experiences 00:22:25 - Endodontic specialisation journey 00:27:35 - Imposter syndrome and building a practice 00:33:50 - Endodontic diagnosis tips 00:36:15 - Access cavity preparation 00:38:05 - Irrigation techniques 00:41:35 - File systems and obturation 00:45:40 - Coronal seal importance 00:49:50 - Managing cracked teeth 00:55:00 - Internal whitening techniques 01:03:40 - NHS dentistry challenges 01:08:40 - Continuing education courses 01:28:10 - Blackbox thinking 01:36:45 - Fantasy dinner party About Ammar Al Hourani Ammar Al Hourani is a specialist endodontist based in London. Originally from Syria but raised in Scotland, he completed his specialist training at Liverpool after working in various clinical settings. He now divides his time between clinical practice at multiple locations and teaching through "The Endo Guy," offering courses in both the UK and India.

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