Mind-Body Wellness in Dentistry
By Christina DiBona Pastan, DMD It was a September morning and, as I walked into my second-year endodontic resident’s operatory, I experienced her completely different then I had previously observed.…
Read MoreREACHing for the Stars
The goal of the Resident Expert Advisory Council (REACH) is to help the Foundation for Endodontics understand how it can better serve a new generation of endodontists. It provides a…
Read MorePaper Point Editorial – January 2024
Dear Endodontic Residents and New Practitioners, Happy New Year! I hope that everyone is still holding strong to their New Year’s resolutions. This is a busy time of year for…
Read MoreHow Does One Financially Prepare for a New Year? Here are Some Actionable Tips
Contributed by Shawn M Johnson, ChFC®, CLU®, CLTC As we approach the New Year, it seems like an excellent time to reflect on your financial situation and to set goals…
Read MoreNew Practitioner Insights
By Priscilla L. Carpenter, DDS, MS The American Association of Endodontists defines endodontics as the branch of dentistry dedicated to the study and practice of the dental pulp and periradicular…
Read MoreFoundation Updates
Focused on Education The Foundation for Endodontics has made some exciting changes to the Endowed Faculty Matching Grant! This grant helps to ensure that endodontics is taught by endodontists. And…
Read MoreCase Challenge (Part 2)
By Dr. Bianca Aboubakare For the case presentation, please visit the November 2023 edition of the Paper Point which can be accessed here We published a poll in Part 1…
Read MoreResident Spotlight: Renée A. Smith, D.D.S.
Compiled by Dr. Priscilla L. Carpenter Dr. Renée A. Smith is a second-year resident in the Air Force Postgraduate Advanced Education Program in Endodontics. The Paper Point’s Dr. Priscilla L.…
Read MoreThe Corporate Transparency Act
SCAM ALERT: The US Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network sent an alert about ongoing scams involving fraudulent letters and emails aimed at unlawfully extracting money and sensitive information from businesses…
Read MoreAAE Supports the Ratification of the Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact
In December, the AAE joined 13 other dental organizations in endorsing the Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact. The Compact would allow dentists licensed in a participating state the flexibility to practice in…
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