3M Oral Care releases new glass fiber post

2016-01-19

3M Oral Care has introduced the new RelyX fiber post 3D. The updated design of the glass fiber post offers higher mechanical retention to the

WVU Gets $50,000 Grant to Update Endodontics Lab

2016-01-07

The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry will use a $50,000 American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Foundation/DENTSPLY Innovation in Research Grant to equip a

Week in Review: Dental dams and root canals; ICD-10; U.S. oral health

2015-12-17

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Less than half of general dentists always use rubber dental dams during root canal therapy, according to a new study. The finding

Many dentists don’t use dams during root canal therapy

2015-12-14

Less than half of general dentists always use rubber dental dams during root canal therapy, according to a new study. The finding is concerning because

Is GuttaCore More Easily Removed from the Root Canal Than Thermafil? An ex-vivo study

2015-11-26

GuttaCore is a new cross-linked gutta-percha carrier. Its handling time and ease of removal were compared with those of a plastic carrier (Thermafil) and the

Need Root Canal Advice? Look Beyond YouTube

2015-11-17

You can find videos about everything on YouTube. Even root canals. But the quality of the information in these videos varies greatly. Dentists should steer

Nanodiamonds may prevent infection after root canals

2015-11-02

Researchers have mixed nanodiamonds with gutta-percha to create a new material that is stronger than the original and has antimicrobial capabilities. The nanodiamond gutta-percha may

AAE Foundation establishes society for generous donors

2015-10-27

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Foundation has created the Jacob B. Freedland Society to recognize those who make deferred gifts of $25,000 or more.

Digital Sensor Improves Image Quality at a Lower Cost

2015-10-23

The Z-Ray digital sensor and Z-Image imaging software from Zuma Dental are designed to provide superior quality while cutting costs. In a study conducted by

Study Examines NiTi File Endurance

2015-09-30

Rotary files are essential to endodontic work. But everyday wear and tear can affect their performance, and failures during procedures can be dangerous. Accurate estimates

Imaging Insider: Fetal lead shielding; root canal case; and a merger

2015-09-23

Dear Imaging Insider, Welcome to our Imaging Insider. Fetal lead shielding may not be necessary when taking dental radiographs of pregnant patients, according to a

Sonendo appoints chief commercial officer

2015-09-20

Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has appointed Christopher Rabbitt as its chief commercial officer. Rabbitt’s responsibilities will include the commercialization strategy for the company’s GentleWave endodontic