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Endodontic Case Studies
Apical sealing using a bioceramic material in apexification: a case report with 2-year follow-up
Drs. Romina Chaintiou Piorno, Maribel Rocío Mamani Flores, Eugenia Pilar Consoli Lizzi, Paula Leticia Corominola, and Pablo Alejandro ...
Retreatment with GentleWave® of teeth that did not respond to traditional multi-visit treatment: a case series of five patients
Dr. Rick Schwartz discusses retreatment of five cases with varying outcomes Abstract Introduction: The GentleWave® device is claimed ...
Restorative-driven endodontics for more conservative outcomes
Dr. Gregori M. Kurtzman combines endodontic and restorative goals to achieve clinical success Introduction Endodontic treatment has trended ...
Bioceramic sealer avoids shrinkage and excessive resorption
Dr. Rico D. Short discusses this promising option for endodontic treatment Introduction Two commonly used sealers present two ...
GentleWave® facilitates disinfection and obturation of hidden middle mesial anatomy — a case series
Drs. Michael W. Ford and Gerald N. Glickman discuss a promising technique to manage mandibular molar middle mesial ...
The association of endodontic treatment and microsurgery in the treatment of an extensive periapical lesion and recurrent fistula
Drs. Artur Henrique Cabral, Gabriella Lopes de Rezende Barbosa, Larissa Rodrigues Santiago, Alexia da Mata Galvão, and Maria ...
Multiple C-shaped root canal system in mandibular molars and premolars diagnosed by cone beam computed tomography: a case report
Drs. Eugenia Pilar Consoli Lizzi, Romina Chaintiou Piorno, and Pablo Alejandro Rodríguez focus on a case showing the ...
Surgical management of mandibular central incisor with periapical lesion: 6-month follow-up case report
Drs. Juliana Larocca de Geus, Abel Barreto Jr., Márcia Fernanda de Rezende Siqueira, Jane Kenya Nogueira da Costa, ...
Diagnosing dens invaginatus with Orthophos SL CBCT
Drs. Prashant P. Jaju and Sushma P. Jaju diagnose and treat a difficult condition with the help of ...
The use of bioceramic sealer in endodontic retreatment
Drs. Warley Luciano Fonseca Tavares and Gustavo de Cristofaro Almeida explore the use of bioceramic cements in nonsurgical ...
Effective retreatments with the GentleWave® System
Editor’s intro: Dr. Brian T. Wells approaches cleaning and disinfecting the root canal system with the GentleWave System ...
Emergency treatment by intentional replantation using Pedialyte as a medium
Editor’s intro: Drs. Trent Lally and Kent Sabey show an emergent situation, when intentional replantation and an unusual storage medium ...
Bioceramic liner material: bridging the gap between bioceramics and restorative materials
Editor’s intro: Read about how among other things, this helpful bioactive liner provides isolation and protection for the freshly placed ...
Sometimes, everything lines up just perfectly: treating a permanent maxillary first molar with five canals
Editor’s intro: Dr. José Francisco Gaviño Orduña treats a permanent maxillary first molar with five canals and illustrates the complexities ...
Extreme endodontic interventions: a case report
Drs. Karl Woodmansey and Yogesh Patel illustrate their interventions to retain a mandibular first molar This case report ...
Resorption: one of dentistry’s big mysteries
Meet Dr. Howard Cameron Howard always knew he wanted to go into dentistry. Even in kindergarten, he was ...
Treatment of a maxillary second molar
Dr. L. Stephen Buchanan discusses cleaning with apical negative pressure and obturating in three dimensions using the Continuous ...
Management of a tooth with a large radiolucency: part 3
For part 3 of his series, Dr. Nishan Odabashian discusses treatment of teeth with failing previous root canal ...
Nonsurgical root canal therapy on a tooth with dens invaginatus
Dr. Garth Hatch discusses how CBCT helped diagnose a case of dens invaginatus The invagination in tooth No. ...
Treatment of a non-vital central incisor with an open apex using a novel MTA-based repairing material
Drs. Mario Luis Zuolo and Arthur de Siqueira Zuolo present clinical detection, diagnosis, and management of a non-vital ...
Management of a traumatic dental injury in a 7-year old boy
Dr. Marga Ree treats a complicated dental trauma with a multidisciplinary approach Introduction According to various studies on ...
Management of a tooth with a large internal resorption defect
Dr. Robert Slosberg’s patient returns to the office for her 18-month follow-up appointment Abstract A patient presented with ...
The contradictions of modern endodontic techniques and their solutions
Dr. Barry Musikant examines the techniques and solutions of two instrumentation systems, using the literature and illustrated cases ...
XP-3D Finisher™ file — the next step in restorative endodontics
Drs. Martin Trope and Gilberto Debelian discuss reaching areas of the canal impossible with standard files Introduction Microbes ...
Endodontic Product Profiles
SkyPulse® Endo Laser by Fotona
There are over 20 million root canal procedures being performed each year in the United States alone. For ...
Brasseler USA®: your trusted leader in bioactives
Brasseler USA’s EndoSequence brand of materials consists of several different types of bioactives that are designed for specific ...
EndoSequence® BC Temp
EndoSequence® BC Temp syringe BC Temp is a premixed, non-setting bioceramic paste used for intracanal dressing. Unlike traditional ...
Innovations during a crisis
Dr. Brett Gilbert discusses how he thought clearly, was creative, and innovated, even during COVID-19 Background Innovation is ...
Large Practice Sales (LPS) helps dental professionals of all specialties monetize their life’s work
Top 10 reasons endodontists choose an Invisible Dental Support Organization (IDSO) partner The opportunities for endodontists to monetize ...
Next-level strategies to protect your dental practice
Bre Cohen discusses preparing your practice for unforeseen risks It’s safe to say COVID-19 has hit the dental ...
Advanced endodontics with Fotona’s new SkyPulse® Laser
Dr. Valerie Kanter discusses a clinically effective photoacoustic effect for endodontic treatment Over 15 million root canal procedures ...
Silent partners are still investing in great endodontic practices
Chip Fichtner discusses how to create new opportunity in uncertain economic times One of the unexpected benefits of ...
Why I choose handheld for my endodontic X-ray needs
Dr. Steve L. Frost discusses a unique, personalized patient experience in imaging The implementation of new technologies has ...
Manta™ Cordless Endodontic Handpiece — SS White Dental®
Achieve your optimal freedom with the SS White Dental® Manta™ Cordless Endo-dontic Handpiece. The Manta is as incredible as ...
Large Practice Sales
Chip Fichtner explains how it pays to know your practice value to a silent partner Understanding your practice ...
ENDOSEAL MTA
Dr. Jeffrey D. Krupp discusses the excellent physical and biological properties of this obturation material Root canal fillings ...
Boyd Industries — products specifically for the endodontic market
Editor’s intro For a unique endodontic space, Boyd Industries’ products are tailored to endodontists’ specific needs. "Built to ...
BeamReaders® offers insight into CBCT images for endodontists
Editor’s intro: BeamReaders team of more than 50 oral and maxillofacial radiologists can be a formidable defense against deficient ...
The importance of ultrasonic irrigation in modern endodontics
Editor’s intro: Vista Dental offers products that facilitate predictable irrigation and can lead to greater success in endodontic procedures. ...
What’s new in my sponge?
Editor’s intro: The Traverse™ file system creates a more efficient glide path and reduces bodily wear and tear on the ...
Avalon Biomed
Editor’s intro: For development and manufacture of industry-leading bioceramic dental materials, Avalon Biomed is focused on an evidence-based approach ...
XP-3D Shaper™ and XP-3D Finisher™
The XP-3D Shaper addresses the shortcomings of traditional NiTi instrumentation and ushers in a new biologic standard of ...
MoraVision™ 3D
Dr. Assad F. Mora discusses this operating video microscope system that brings a breakthrough to dental technology The ...
MTAFlow™ Repair Cement
What sets it apart? This past March, Ultradent introduced MTAFlow™ mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) repair cement, made especially ...
MTA Repair HP
New bioceramic material Angelus Dental with more than 20 years producing endodontic consumables and presented in more than ...
The Finishing File by Engineered Endodontics®
The most cost-effective and simplest way to clean a canal There are a lot of products on the ...
EndoUltra™
New cordless ultrasonic activator significantly improves disinfection The goal of root canal cleaning and shaping is the removal ...
EvoFill Duo™ by DiaDent®
Sealing root canals to help ensure treatment success The purpose of obturating a root canal is to fill ...
Endodontic Industry News
Smile Generation-Trusted Dental Practices Partnered with charity: water to Raise Over $720,000 for Clean Drinking Water – OP, IP, EP
Campaign proceeds will fund clean, safe drinking water for nearly 12,000 Ugandans in need. Irvine, Calif., June 07, ...
Patrick M. Lloyd Appointed Dean of the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine
STONY BROOK, NY, May 18, 2022 – Stony Brook University has named Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS, as Dean ...
Productive Dentist Academy Lifts Executive Leadership to Help Level the Playing Field for Independent Dentist
[Anacortes, WA, May 16, 2022]. Productive Dentist Academy (PDA), the leading dental consulting and marketing firm in the ...
High Point University Announces $32,000,000 Donor for New School of Dental Medicine
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 9, 2022 – At an event today, High Point University announced the major donor for ...
Incisal Edge honors top young dentists in U.S. with ‘40 Under 40’ award, celebrates them at Manhattan photo session May 5, 6
PITTSTON, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PITTSTON, PA — April 27, 2022 — For a 12th consecutive ...
AADEJ and ADA Council on Communications Announce a Call for Entries – 2022 Awards for Excellence in Dental Journalism
Saint Clair Shores, MI., April 13, 2022 — The American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists, in partnership ...
X-Guide Dynamic Navigation Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance To Aid in Minimally Invasive Endodontic Procedures
Endodontists and patients will benefit from the advantages of more precise endodontic access April 26, 2022 (Lansdale, PA) ...
Benco Dental and Overjet announce new partnership
Global leader in dental AI and the nation’s largest independent dental distributor collaborate to bring FDA-cleared dental artificial ...
Envista Announces DEXIS Brand Name for Imaging Business
Brea, CA, March 29, 2022. Envista Holdings Corporation ("Envista") today announced Envista’s KaVo imaging business will be re-branded ...
Announcing the Inaugural AMPLIFY Conference for Practice Growth Through Innovation
A New Kind of Forum for Dental Practice Owners, DSO leaders, and Their Teams that Seek Insight and ...
Curve Dental to Host “5 Ways to Decrease Overhead and Increase Productivity” Webinar
Dr. Jason Streeter to share his experiences in March 30 webinar PROVO, UTAH – March 3, 2022 – ...
Prescription and Ordering of a Home Sleep Apnea Test: The Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorder Disciplines Position Statement
February 17, 2022 The ACSDD was founded on the principle of collaborative care: physician and dentist working together ...
Glidewell Launches 2nd Annual Guiding Leaders Program for Women in Dentistry – All Pubs
Six-month program is designed to train a select group of women to become key influencers in the field. ...
Benco Dental acquires Popp Dental Supply, LLC
Benco Dental, the nation's largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies, announced today, Feb. 4, the ...
OraCare Doubles Down with Dentists to Support Cancer Patients
Matches Dental Practice Purchases of OraCare Rinse with In-kind Donations to Cancer Patients February 3, 2022; Bridgeport, West ...
Inaugural “Canals on Canal” Endodontics CE Event Scheduled for New Orleans, LA
Unique event organized “by Endodontists for the Endodontic Enthusiast” focuses on emerging topics and trends. Houston, TX/5.19.2022. Dental ...
Ultradent Donates to Kentucky Tornado Relief Efforts
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah December 23, 2022. Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, ...
Endo1 Partners Introduces New Parent Company Specialty1 Partners
Largest and Fastest-Growing Dental Surgical Specialty Group Reorganizes and Launches New Subsidiaries HOUSTON, TX (December 21, 2021) – ...
What it means to be a dental student social media influencer in 2021
Between time in the clinic, studying for tests, and treating patients, 10 dental students have made helping others ...
Dental Whale Chooses Sunbit as Preferred Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Technology Partner
Sunbit is endorsed by Dental Whale for use by its 19,000 affiliated dental practices across the U.S. NEW ...
Studies Reveal That Digital Payment Systems Are Key to Improving Patient Experience in Healthcare
New studies find that modernized technology, especially patient payment solutions, play a critical role in patient experience. ATLANTA, ...
5th Annual Incisal Edge 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry
Our profession has made it through what appears (we hope) to be the worst of the pandemic with ...
DenMat Holdings, LLC (“DenMat”), receives patent for a caries resistant composite material
Patented stamp Lompoc, CA, Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High-quality dental products leader, DenMat Holdings, LLC (“DenMat”), ...
onDiem’s Digital ID Service Helps Practices and Employees Maintain Compliance With New State COVID-19 Mandates
PORTLAND, Oregon — As the federal government debates COVID-19 vaccination mandates on a national level, six states have ...
