Dr. Mark Anthony Limosani discusses a new endodontic file system Endodontic therapy’s primary purpose is to optimize oral health by preserving the natural dentition by treating an ailing pulp dentin complex. Most practitioners are mindful of the fact that the longevity of their work depends on the patient’s ability to manage oral hostilities such as …

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Wiyanna K. Bruck, PharmD, and Jessica Price start their discussion on the judicious use of antibiotics in the dental practice Introduction Antibiotics are one of the greatest medical advances since their first introduction in the late 1920s. Alexander Fleming’s breakthrough discovery of penicillin paved the way for a domain of medicine that has enabled once …

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Tyler Dougherty, PharmD; Michael O’Neil, PharmD; and Nikki Sowards, PharmD; review key considerations when prescribing and storing controlled substances Introduction Prescription medication misuse, substance use disorder (SUD), and diversion continue to remain problematic across the United States. Dental practitioners are often targeted by patients since they are a potential source of potent prescription opioids. Additionally, …

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Dr. John Pasicznyk discusses implants and how CBCT can help endodontists with treatment planning Implant dentistry is a rapidly growing aspect of the profession as more clinicians start to provide implant therapy as a routine aspect of treatment. This creates an atmosphere where patients are aware of implants as a treatment option and may even …

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