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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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Informed Consent and the Right to Refuse

By Andrea Tsatalis, DDS, MS Imagine this clinical scenario: your patient presents asymptomatic for evaluation of tooth #3.  Radiographic imaging displays the presence of an untreated MB2 canal and a…

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Paper Point Editorial – September 2023

Dear Endodontic Residents and New Practitioners, As we say in Alabama: happy fall, y’all! It was so great to be together in Phoenix for APICES 2023. For those of you…

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To Teach – If Not Now, When?

By Bradley H. Gettleman, DDS, MS; Susan B. Paurazas, DDS, MS; and Colten Frost, BS There is a crisis in our field affecting both specialty dentists and dental students alike:…

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Erasing Student Debt

By Albert (Ace) Goerig, DDS, MS For most endodontic graduates, student debt is a dominant factor controlling what you do after completing your residency. A staggering amount of debt is…

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Endodontics, Public Oral Health and You

Where Are We Now and Where Are We Headed? By Dr. Brandon Barnett For better or worse, the landscape of our profession is in flux. This has always been the…

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Resident Spotlight: Dr. Denise Adegoke

Compiled by Dr. Priscilla L. Carpenter Denise Adegoke, DMD, is a second-year resident at the University of Southern California where she currently serves as the Chief Resident. The Paper Point‘s Dr.…

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