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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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Advice to Graduating Residents

Compiled by Austyn C. Grissom, D.M.D. My sister-in-law is a D3 student at my alma mater (University of Alabama School of Dentistry) and recently interviewed me for her Practice Management…

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Resident Spotlight: Dr. Lindsey Yap

Compiled by Dr. Austyn Grissom Dr. Lindsey Yap is a second-year resident at the University of Washington. The Paper Point‘s Dr. Austyn Grissom recently interviewed her to learn more about her…

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Can Debt Impact Your Life Choices?

  By Mark B. Desrosiers, D.M.D. The debt load dentists, and specifically endodontists, accumulate today can be staggering.  The 2021 debt levels for graduating dentists was just over $292,000[i], and…

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May Paper Point Intro Letter: Thanks for a Great AAE22!

First things first, I want to give a big round of applause to those of you who are graduating in the coming months! Your hard work and determination as residents…

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Endodontic Surgery: A Historical Perspective, Part 2

Presidential History Recently, when attending a committee meeting at our AAE headquarters, I had the privilege of touring the new office.  I was impressed with the way in which the…

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Resident Spotlight: Dr. Andrea Tsatalis

Compiled by Dr. Austyn Grissom                                                    …

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