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The Paper Point

The Paper Point is an e-newsletter designed specifically for residents and young endodontists.

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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…

February 2026 Case Challenge

Author: Dr. Brandon Barnett Case submitted courtesy of Dr. Claudia Garces Case History: A 49 year old male presented for evaluation and treatment of teeth #19 and #20 with the…

A Love Letter to Endo

By Dr. Adam Gluskin Some of my earliest childhood memories include conversations about endodontics at the dinner table. My dad, a full-time professor of endodontics, would spend his evenings refining…

Love Is in the Air… or Is That Just NaOCl? 🧪❤️

By Priscilla L. Carpenter Lockhart, DDS, MS February has a way of making us a little sentimental. Hearts, roses, sweet treats; and if you’re anything like me, maybe just a…