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The Foundation for Endodontics actively supports research and endodontic education. These two areas of focus intersect in many places, often beginning in residency. Dr. Sarmed Toma, an endodontic resident at the University of Detroit Mercy, class of 2024, experienced firsthand how the Foundation for Endodontics can support resident research. In Fall 2023, Dr. Susan Paurazas,…
Read MoreCongratulations to the members of the 2023 Winner’s Circle! During the spring and fall competitive research grant cycles, the highest-scoring resident and faculty proposals receive a $500 cash award. The goal is to pay tribute to the applicants whose efforts reflect the highest quality science. Congratulations to the members of the 2023 winner’s circle Dr.…
Read MoreOver the past four years, Dr. Annie Shrestha has made significant progress on her project, entitled “Immune Dysbiosis in Diabetes and Apical Periodontitis – Role of Cell Microenvironment,” aimed at elucidating the role of immune dysbiosis in adaptive immune cells in the development of apical periodontitis and increasing understanding of how diabetes mellitus influences this…
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving leaving us with full bellies, we have officially entered the holiday season of 2023! The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends. It is a time to reflect on the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us, as endodontists are a blessed group of people. We are intelligent, motivated,…
Read MoreFoundation-funded research highlights the importance of differential diagnoses of persistent dental pain Among the highlights of AAE’s mid-year Insight Track 2023 conference on Pain, a presentation by Iryna Daline, DMD, MSD, MS on “Differential Diagnosis of Tooth Pain” underscored a significant concern for patients and providers alike. Based on Foundation-funded research published in the JOE…
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