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The Paper Point

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

We want to hear from you! Submit questions, story ideas or letters to the editor to communications@aae.org.

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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Lead the Pack: How Endodontists Can Dominate ‘Root Canal Dentist’ Searches on Google Maps

By Adrian Lefler As an endodontist, your expertise lies in root canal therapy, offering relief and restoration to patients in need. However, in this digital age, attracting these patients to…

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Life Advice to Incoming Residents

Compiled by Kisa Iqbal, D.D.S. The excitement in the room was palpable as I looked around the lecture hall on the first day of residency. My new colleagues from multiple…

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The Paper Point Editorial – July 2023

Dear Endodontic Residents and New Practitioners, Happy Endo-Anniversary! Regardless of where you are on your professional journey, I suspect that the endo chapter of your story began on or around…

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Transitioning from Residency to the Real World

By Drs. Rebekah Lucier Pryles and Dan Tran Residency prepares you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to provide exceptional clinical care for your patients. Clinical talent and academic knowledge,…

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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…

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