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Education, Board Certification, and the Future of Endodontics – Ep. 81

February 6, 2026
Guest: Bradford R. Johnson, DDS

In this episode of Endo Voices, host Dr. Marcus D. Johnson sits down with renowned educator and past American Board of Endodontics (ABE) President Dr. Brad Johnson, recipient of the prestigious I.B. Bender Educator Award, to reflect on a career defined by service, innovation, and mentorship. Dr. Johnson shares his unexpected journey from general dentistry to endodontics—and ultimately into academia—highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his passion for teaching, advancing graduate education, and strengthening the specialty through leadership. 

Together, they explore what it takes to elevate endodontic training in a rapidly evolving landscape, from embracing new learning styles to fostering a culture grounded in mutual respect and lifelong growth. The conversation also spotlights Dr. Johnson’s lasting impact on Board certification and professional excellence, along with insights on shared decision-making and how emerging technologies like CBCT can enhance diagnosis and treatment planning—while keeping patient-centered care at the heart. 

Episode Resources

  1. Friedman, S., Abitbol, S., & Lawrence, H. P. (2003). Treatment outcome in endodontics: The Toronto Study. Phase 1: Initial treatment. Journal of Endodontics, 29(12), 787–793. https://doi.org/10.1097/00004770-200312000-00001  
  2. Friedman, S., & Rotstein, I. (2005). Treatment outcome in endodontics: The Toronto Study. Orthograde retreatment and apical surgery outcomes. Journal of Endodontics, 31(11), 820–825. (Based on Toronto Study phases I & II cohort outcomes) Ee, J., Fayad, M. I., & Johnson, B. R. (2014). Comparison of endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning decisions using cone-beam volumetric tomography versus periapical radiography. Journal of Endodontics, 40(6), 910–916. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joen.2014.03.002  
  3. Fayad, M. I., & Johnson, B. R. (2016). The impact of cone beam computed tomography in nonsurgical and surgical treatment planning. In M. Fayad & B. R. Johnson (Eds.), 3D Imaging in Endodontics: A New Era in Diagnosis and Treatment (pp. 33–51). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31466-2_3


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