Dr. Joseph Stern explores IRR from causes to treatment Introduction Confusion surrounding root resorption is common within the general dental community. This is likely due to the numerous subtypes — such as internal, external, cervical, and apical resorption — and the wide variety of potential causes, including trauma, pressure, infection, inflammation, and systemic factors. Much […]

Drs. Aaron Glick and Elham Abbassi offer a comprehensive overview of 3D printing and its applications Introduction to 3D Printing 3D printing is a relatively new field starting in the 1980s with the understanding of sequentially polymerizing materials with a beam of UV light or laser.1 Since its inception, there has been significant interest and

Dr. Lisa Chan and Barbara Madej, RPh, review the benefits and drawbacks of NSAID use in the dental practice Introduction Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a widely used class of medications that effectively manage pain, inflammation, and fever by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes responsible for prostaglandin production. In dental practice, NSAIDs play a crucial role

Dr. Chafic Safi discusses how the design of access cavities can affect root canal treatment Introduction The prevention and treatment of apical periodontitis has always been paramount for any clinician performing a root canal treatment. By prevention, the clinician aims at stopping an ingress of microbes into the root canal system before affecting the periapical