President Eisenhower and his dubious dental emergency

2014-02-04

In 1954, Americans were enjoying a relatively carefree and prosperous time. The stresses and heartache of World War II were, for the most part, in

Dolphin gets root canal surgery

2013-12-19

A dolphin in a Hong Kong water park suffering from general dental abrasion has had extensive dental surgery. South African veterinary dentist Dr. Cedric Tutt performed

NIHB Endodontic Trial Extended With Strings Attached

2013-11-19

Body All teeth considered for treatment without predetermination under the NIHB endodontic policy should meet the following criteria: adequate biologic width (i.e., 3 mm or

The Endocrown: A Different Type of All-Ceramic Reconstruction for Molars

2013-10-29

Body Abstract The endocrown is indicated for the endodontic restoration of severely damaged molars. This monolithic, ceramic adhesive restoration requires specific preparation techniques to

Management of a Necrotic Tooth with Unstoppable Drainage

2013-10-22

Body Presentation Population Patients with previous extensive restorations (e.g., amalgam or resin restorations, crowns), trauma or recurrent caries with pulp exposure Medically-compromised patients Signs

Lateral Window Sinus Elevation Technique: Managing Challenges and Complications

2013-10-15

Body Abstract Sinus floor elevation is commonly used in cases where alveolar bone resorption has led to insufficient bone height for the placement of

Sonendo makes $50K pledge to AAE Foundation

2013-10-07

Sonendo has made a $50,000 pledge to the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Foundation for the advancement of endodontic education and research in oral health.

Novel root canal cleaning system gets FDA nod

2013-09-03

Sonendo, a developer of endodontic products, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first generation of its Multisonic

Primary Extranodal B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Mimicking an Endodontic Lesion: Report of 2 Cases

2013-08-26

Body Abstract Intrabony oral non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is rare. We report 2 cases of NHL of the maxilla that initially presented as apical abscesses

Pulpitis (Reversible/Irreversible)

2013-08-22

Body Pulpitis Reversible pulpitis: pulpal inflammation which should resolve once the etiology is removed (defective restorations or caries). Irreversible pulpitis: pulpal inflammation which will not

Failure of Root Canal Treatment Misdiagnosed as Neuropathic Pain: Case Report

2013-08-12

Body Abstract A patient presented with long-standing symptoms of neuropathic pain in the upper jaw. There were no signs of infection, and the patient

Wash. dentist to pay $35M for unnecessary root canals

2013-07-17

A retired Washington state dentist must pay $35 million to 29 former patients after a court determined that he had performed thousands of unnecessary root