Resident Spotlight: Dr. Faranak Mahjour
By Dr. Moein Sadrkhani This month’s Resident Spotlight interviewee is Dr. Faranak Mahjour. She’s had long journey from Shiraz, Iran, to Tehran, Iran, then Boston and finally Buffalo, N.Y. During…
Read MoreMilitary Working Dog Undergoes Root Canal Treatment
CHICAGO – The military is serious business. So is saving one’s natural teeth, even for four-legged service members which is why Dr. Melissa Ruff, a Captain in the U.S. Navy,…
Read MoreAmerican Association of Endodontists’ Journal of Endodontics Undergoes First Full Redesign in Over a Decade
Chicago – The American Association of Endodontists announced it has redesigned its Journal of Endodontics, as well as its homepage and mobile app. The Journal is well-regarded as a number-one…
Read MoreCase Challenge
A 40-year-old Caucasian female had non-surgical endodontic therapy completed approximately two months prior. The patient was ASA 1 with a non contributory health history.
Read MoreJOE Review: March 2019-May 2019
Three articles, one each from the March, April, and May 2019 issues, respectively, of the Journal of Endodontics, arguably the premier journal for endodontics, were selected for brief review.
Read MoreFinance Corner
I know many of you are still residents, but it is never too early to start saving for retirement, even if your income is not substantial. As a recent graduate, this section is intended to answer questions that I had while in residency in the hopes that those in a similar situation can get a jump start on their financial future.
Read MoreResident Spotlight: Dr. Adam Walker
Compiled by Dr. Moein Sadrkhani In this month’s Resident Spotlight, Dr. Moein Sadrkhani interviews Dr. Adam Walker. Born and raised in Alaska, Dr. Walker graduated from dental school from University…
Read MoreSpecialty Dental Association Teams Up with State Rep. to Proclaim May as Save Your Tooth Month in Illinois
CHICAGO – Like our treasured state parks or a beloved, family heirloom, a person’s natural teeth are worth saving! To help people appreciate their natural teeth and increase awareness about the…
Read MoreAssociate’s Corner: A Tricky Dance
By Helen X. Yang, D.M.D. What do you say when a patient returns for recall with a brand-new, defective restoration? In this issue, I’d like to share a situation that…
Read MoreWhy Every Endodontist (and Endodontist-in-Training) Needs Disability Income Insurance
By Jamie L. Fehrs, MBA While you are in residency, it’s common to think that you don’t need to deal with things like insurance because, well, you’re still in training.…
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