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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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Case Challenge

By Mahua Bose Pillai, DDS, MMSc, BDS, MDS A 16-year-old Hispanic male presented with his mother with the chief complaint of “I have pus coming out of my front tooth”.…

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5 Questions to Ask When Determining if Teeth With Perio-Endo Infections Can be Saved

By Scott Froum, D.D.S.,  and Marcus Johnson, D.D.S., M.S.D. This article was originally published in Perio-Implant Advisory on May 8, 2017. It was updated for clinical accuracy on February 15,…

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In The Market For A New Group Malpractice Policy?

By Shawn M Johnson, ChFC®, CLU®, CLTC If you operate a group, or are part of a DSO, it’s common to shop for a new malpractice carrier periodically as the…

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Paper Point Editorial – January 2022

I hope everyone had a great holiday season and is eager to be back to doing root canals in 2022. We are just few months away from AAE22 in Phoenix, April…

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Resident Spotlight: Dr. Hafsa Affendi

Compiled by Austyn Grissom, D.M.D.                                                   …

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Case Challenge

By Lauren Belous, D.M.D. A 65-year-old Caucasian male presented with chief complaint of, “My dentist found an infection on this tooth (points to upper right quadrant).” The patient reports being…

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