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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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What to Consider Before Entering a Practice Partnership

By Lisa Radman White If you are joining a private practice with the goal of pursuing a partnership, you need more information than someone who is just accepting a job. …

April 2026 Paper Point Editorial

By Dr. Priscilla L. Carpenter What an incredibly energizing month it’s been for our endodontic community! I want to start by recognizing the incredible engagement we saw with this year’s…

Foundation’s REACH in Action: Expanding Endodontic Care Beyond Borders in St. Lucia

By Dr. Jessica Hwang Dr. Jeremy Sprouse is a second-year resident at University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston. The Paper Point’s Dr. Jessica Hwang (PGY2, UCLA) spoke with…

2026 MTA March Madness

Congratulations to Michigan and its fans on winning the 2026 Men’s NCAA National Championship! Michigan secured the title with a 69–63 win over UConn, capping off an impressive tournament run.…

JOE Review: Covering Early-2026

By Dr. Keriann Jimenez da Silva-Filho JE, Rodrigues-Lima AC, et al. Cemental Tear: Systematic Review and Thematic Analysis of Clinical and Imaging Features with a Proposed Diagnostic Framework. J Endod,…

Aviate, Navigate, Communicate: How Learning to Fly Made Me a Better Endodontist

By Derek T. Peek, DDS, MS I grew up around two things: teeth and airplanes. My grandfather was a pilot who served as the Engineering Officer for the 412th Bomb…