The Curse of Perfectionism
By Joel C. Small, D.D.S., MBA, PCC, FICD Professional athletes train to perfect their skills throughout their lifetime, and yet few of them can attain perfection. Olympic gymnasts, for example,…
Read MoreResident Spotlight: Caroline Kearney, DMD
Compiled by Shiv Patel Dr. Caroline Kearney is currently in her second year as an endodontic resident at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Fourth-year dental student Shiv Patel…
Read MorePaper Point Editorial – November 2024
Dear Endodontic Residents and New Practitioners, It is hard to believe that 2024 is nearing an end. As we approach the holiday season, please join me in taking a moment…
Read MoreResident Spotlight: Quyen Pham, DMD
Compiled by Dr. Priscilla L. Carpenter Dr. Quyen Pham is currently in her second year as an endodontic resident at NOVA Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. She is serving…
Read MoreRecipe Spotlight: Sprott Family’s Cornbread Dressing
Contributed by Dr. Brandon Barnett …”dressing” and “stuffing” are almost the same thing, except dressing is made in a dish; stuffing is made in a turkey… When I’m away from…
Read MoreEndodontists Need Ergo Too!
By Katrina Klein, CEAS, RDH, CPT Oftentimes, the dental world sits with green eyes blazing on the endodontist specialty. I mean, why wouldn’t they? No class 2’s, no hygiene checks,…
Read MoreNew Practitioner Spotlight: Dr. Fatima Bosaid
Dr. Bosaid is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Board-eligible candidate of the American Board of Endodontics. After completing her Bachelor’s degree in dental…
Read MorePaper Point Editorial – September 2024
Dear Endodontic Residents and New Practitioners, There are a couple of exciting things on the horizon if you are interested in getting more involved with the AAE. Leadership Development Program…
Read MoreResident Spotlight: Jeremy C. Sprouse, DDS, PhD
Compiled by Dr. Priscilla Carpenter Lockhart Dr. Jeremy C. Sprouse is currently a first-year resident at the University of Texas, Health Science Center at…
Read MorePaper Point Public Health Column: Congress Prioritizes Oral Healthcare with Hearings and Groundbreaking Legislation
By Dr. Brandon Barnett So, a lot has happened since the last entry in our Public Health column. Early this summer, on May 16, 2024, the Health, Education, Labor, and…
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