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The Paper Point

The Paper Point is an e-newsletter designed specifically for residents and young endodontists.

The views and opinions expressed by authors are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). Publication of these views does not imply endorsement by the AAE.

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February 2026 Case Challenge

Author: Dr. Brandon Barnett Case submitted courtesy of Dr. Claudia Garces Case History: A 49 year old male presented for evaluation and treatment of teeth #19 and #20 with the…

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A Love Letter to Endo

By Dr. Adam Gluskin Some of my earliest childhood memories include conversations about endodontics at the dinner table. My dad, a full-time professor of endodontics, would spend his evenings refining…

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Love Is in the Air… or Is That Just NaOCl? 🧪❤️

By Priscilla L. Carpenter Lockhart, DDS, MS February has a way of making us a little sentimental. Hearts, roses, sweet treats; and if you’re anything like me, maybe just a…

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What Google Knows About Dentists’ Biggest Financial Fears

By John A. Mitsos, CLU®, CLTC Dentists and dental specialists turn to search engines for more than clinical questions. They also look for answers about financial security. Phrases like “disability…

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Paper Point Editorial – January 2026

There is something special about January, the quiet pause between what was and what is possible. The new year doesn’t require perfection. It doesn’t demand that we have everything figured…

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Utilizing AI and Increasing Your Referrals in 2026

By Danielle Caplain What You’ll Learn How AI search engines decide which endodontists to recommend for root canals and why this changes everything for new specialists. A zero-cost optimization strategy…

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