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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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My First Case in Private Practice

By Dr. Samar AlHashimi, BDS, DDS, MSD My first Thermafill retreatment was done at Loma Linda University: tooth #30 with three metal carriers; no gutta percha (gp) at all in…

June Paper Point Editorial

Dear Endodontic Residents and New Practitioners, I am excited to begin my third year serving on the Resident and New Practitioner Committee (RNPC) and honored to be serving as this…

The Perils of Perfectionism

By Dr. Andrea Tsatalis In a field where we measure to the ½ millimeter, it’s no surprise that perfectionism is a common tendency among endodontists. Looking outside the scope, one…

Foundation for Endodontics & Specialty1 Partners Annual Meeting Resident Development Scholarship

Thanks to the support of Specialty1 Partners endodontic residents in their final year of training who attended and presented either an oral research, poster research or table clinic presentation at…

Resident Reception Brings Future Endodontists Together

Held at the Marriott Marquis’ ABC Building, this year’s Resident Reception did not disappoint. Resident and New Practitioner Committee Chair Dr. Moein Sadrkhani bid farewell as he rolls off the…

Paper Point Editorial – April 2023

Dear Endodontic Residents and New Practitioners, As my term as chair of this amazing committee comes to an end, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude…