{"id":31434,"date":"2026-10-23T06:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=31434"},"modified":"2026-10-16T15:11:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T20:11:31","slug":"beyond-the-scope-small-patients-big-decisions-preserving-the-developing-tooth-ep-89a","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/podcast\/beyond-the-scope-small-patients-big-decisions-preserving-the-developing-tooth-ep-89a\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the Scope: Small Patients, Big Decisions: Preserving the Developing Tooth \u2013 Ep. 89a"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-31402 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/Ep89_Guest-240x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/Ep89_Guest-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/Ep89_Guest-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/Ep89_Guest-150x188.png 150w, https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/Ep89_Guest-400x500.png 400w, https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/Ep89_Guest.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/Ep89_Guest-240x300@2x.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/>Treating pediatric and adolescent patients can bring a unique set of clinical and communication challenges, but it also presents an opportunity for endodontists to make an impact that lasts well into adulthood. In this episode of <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Endo Voices<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Dr. Marcus Johnson sits down with longtime colleague Dr. Beth Damas to explore the intersection of pediatric dentistry and endodontics. The two also reflect on their shared history, including participating in the AAE\u2019s Leadership Development Program together. From managing anxious young patients and their parents to navigating trauma, mixed dentition and the developing tooth, Dr. Damas offers several insights.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She shares her practical approach to vital pulp therapy, case selection, bioceramic materials and follow-up, emphasizing a philosophy of preserving healthy pulp tissue and allowing immature teeth the opportunity to continue developing whenever possible. The conversation also explores regenerative endodontics, CBCT, orthodontic considerations and the importance of collaboration among endodontists, pediatric dentists, orthodontists and general practitioners.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Endo Voices is generously sponsored by\u202f<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.endodonticpracticepartners.com\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Endodontic Practice Partners<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":31402,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","feature":[],"podcast-topic":[273,284],"class_list":["post-31434","podcast","type-podcast","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","podcast-topic-education","podcast-topic-saving-teeth"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Beyond the Scope: Small Patients, Big Decisions: Preserving the Developing Tooth \u2013 Ep. 89a - American Association of Endodontists<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Endo Voices Podcast is brought to you by the American Association of Endodontists. 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