Infection Control in Regenerative Endodontic Procedures
The traditional treatment of immature teeth with necrotic pulps relied on apexification procedures involving long-term calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2 treatment with multiple visits or on one-step apexification placing an apical plug of a mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA).
Read MoreNot Your Typical ‘Back in the Day’ Story
Recently, I have had the opportunity to listen to several outstanding presentations regarding the clinical practice of endodontics and I can sincerely say, I wish I were starting all over again!!
Read MoreSpooky Stats and a ‘Teeth’giving Date Worth Saving
Part of the fun of Halloween is being afraid – very afraid – but, it turns out at least one of the public’s top fears is unfounded. As part of the AAE’s Worth Saving campaign, we recently conducted a survey in light of Halloween on some of the most common fears. Results showed more people (59%) are afraid of getting a root canal than speaking in public (57%), spiders (55%) or being trapped in an elevator (54%).
Read MoreBoston Dental Schools to Host ‘Teeth Worth Saving Day’ Nov. 18
A date has been set for a day of giving in Boston. Called “Teeth Worth Saving Day” (or “Teethgiving”, unofficially), endodontics departments from all three Boston dental schools — Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine — have joined forces and each will be performing endodontic treatment to pre-screened patients in need at their campuses on November 18.
Read MoreAAE Releases Executive Summaries of Endodontic Competency and Treatment Standards White Papers
The AAE recently refined its white papers on competency and treatment standards into executive summaries in order to provide key recommendations and directives to guide the insurance industry, state boards, and other communities of interest to support appropriate endodontic care.
Read MoreCongratulations to the Coolidge Endodontic Study Club’s New Officers
Congratulations to The Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study Club’s new officers for the 2019-2020 year. They are: Dr. Richard Pasiewicz, dinner chair; Dr. Logan Bell, program chair; Dr. Timothy Rogers, treasurer; Dr. Larry Farsakian, secretary; Dr. Louis Karras, vice president; Dr. Matthew Davis, president; and Dr. Richard Munaretto, immediate past president.
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