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Endodontics

July 22, 2011 News Endodontics

Retreatment of failing endodontic procedures REDUX (1)

by ken

The big picture objective is to use the “COMMENTS” section to begin an engagement or discussion at which point, I can harass the BIZ GROUP for the long dreamed of BLOG DISCUSSION FORUM and engage all the editorial consultants and…

July 22, 2011 News Endodontics

Retreatment of failing endodontic procedures REDUX

by ken

Just checking to see if anyone of the three regulars was paying attention……..this is a teaser, does not include the firecat from the Cat Steven’s album of long memory, but we’re experimenting remember……… Do some GOOGLE on this image and…

July 22, 2011 News Endodontics

Retreatment of failing endodontic procedures

by ken

I’ve been giving a great deal of thought about why some folks glom onto the blogosphere and others could care less. There is no question that Facebook is an acquired taste and it’s possible that GOOGLE + will give it…

July 17, 2011 News Endodontics

Carrier based obturator removal techniques

by ken

In anticipation of the introduction of MyDentalChronicles to www.oralhealthjournal.com, I thought it might be purposeful to demonstrate what I’m asking others to do. Apical lesion evident 1.5 Dots and associated lines (from top to bottom) 1. true cyst 2. foreign…

July 13, 2011 News Endodontics

Mechanism of Action of Calcium and Hydroxyl Ions of Calcium Hydroxide on Tissue and Bacteria ‘or’ THE MAGIC WHITE POWDER

by ken

The use of calcium hydroxide as an interim therapeutic agent for all endo cases other than vital cases remains a political football. I encourage you to visit the link below and make up your own mind. Image via Wikipedia http://blackstar.forp.usp.br/bdj/t0262.html Related…

July 10, 2011 News Cone beam computed tomographyEndodontics

Sagittal, Axial, Coronal, again, Sagittal, Axial, Coronal

by ken

From our friends at the Endo Blog –  THURSDAY,JULY 7, 2011 Evaluation of #2 for Retreatment, CBCT Revisited. I want to thank Dr. Hales for the introduction and for inviting me to contribute here on the Endoblog. I’ve been following…

June 23, 2011 News EndodonticsImplantology

Download me bubbelah!

by ken

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June 15, 2011 News Endodontics

DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties introduces WaveOne reciprocating file system

by ken

From Dentistry IQ – June 14, 2011 “Single file shaping of an entire root canal system may sound like a myth to some…… Nuff sed…Read more Related articles Endodontic Parousia – Nullius in Verba Redux (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com) Drilling away at dental…

June 4, 2011 News Endodontics

Veritas; In the realm of the philosopher kings

by ken

Please bear with me re; this particular blog entry. It is an experimental model for future design parameters of both clinical and op-ed pieces on the winds of change in dentistry. As well, it is hoped that it can in…

May 28, 2011 News Dental TraumaEndodonticsImplantology

Expasyl – the concept of extrapolation makes good sense

by ken

Had the occasion to chat with Dr. Jordan Soll a while back and for some reason, the subject of his use of Expasyl came up. It’s primary purpose is for tissue retraction. As I listened to him describe it’s value,…

May 27, 2011 News EndodonticsImplantologyTrends in Dental Education

Full Fathom Five – The Endo Implant Algorithm

by ken

Time to make this blog a tad and smidge more erudite……thus, in terms of reference for the Endodontic Implant Algorithm – the removal of tooth when all is lost, I shall quote from Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Full fathom five thy…

May 23, 2011 News Endodontics

I been workin’ on the Clinical eChronice; to the tune of “Dina won’t ya blow…”

by ken

A gift from a colleague in Brazil – Leandro A. P. Pereira – Professor of Specialization and Master in Endodontics at Sao Leopoldo Mandic Dental School Master of Science Pharmacology, Anesthesiology and Therapeutics UNICAMP Specialist in Endodontics and Inhalation Sedation.…

May 20, 2011 News EndodonticsEvidence based dentistryInnovations in dentistryMarketing strategiesNew Technologies

Veritas – If it seems too good to be true, it most likely is.

by ken

All I want is the truth, just gimme some truth – John Lennon (1940 – 1980) Endodontics is once again careening towards technologic revisionism – and the marketing by the companies veers as always towards corporate hegemony and their advocates…

May 16, 2011 News ElearningEndodontics

What’s your diagnosis doctor?

by ken

2011-12-12 14:28:44

May 16, 2011 News Endodontics

My favorite Grecian endo god has a new video for y’all

by ken

From Dr. Antonis Chaniotis – Email – anth@otenet.gr – Kalithea, Athens, Greece www.endotreatment.gr Sometimes, the removal of deeply broken well- fitted Silver Cones could be very challenging. The Masserann file extractor system or another similar file extractor system can be…

May 15, 2011 News EndodonticsPeriodontology

The vision behind the Clinical eChronicle – Endo Perio

by ken

From the ROOTS forum This forum is dedicated to an understanding of FOUNDATIONAL DENTISTRY and the Endodontic Implant Algorithm.  Ask yourself the obvious question before you view the treatment images…….are you “implant driven in your treatment planning perspective?”  Would you…

May 13, 2011 News EndodonticsTrends in Dental Education

It’s a small world, after all, it’s a small world after all, it’s a small world after all,it’s a small small world

by ken

2011-12-12 14:27:16

May 13, 2011 News Endodontics

Still working on the Clinical eChronicle….I think we can, I think we can

by ken

From Dentinal Tubules – Bhavin Bhuva – http://www.dentinaltubules.com/articles/expert_columns The platform for the blog will change for the forthcoming eChronicle, but the content will look much like below.  This posting from Dentinal Tubules is a bit more than will be offered,…

May 10, 2011 News Endodontics

Yee Olde Strip and Perf…….verily and foresooth

by ken

From the ROOTS forum Here is the 2 year follow up after  iatrogenic perforation on mesial root #47. I has started as a regular re-retreatment with under preparated RC system, short filling in both roots. After I’ve got apical patency…

May 5, 2011 News Cosmetic DentistryEndodonticsRestorative

Coltène/Whaledent announces formation of endodontic business unit

by ken

From Dental Tribune USA – May 5, 2011 Coltène/Whaledent has a long history of manufacturing and selling endodontic products under the Roeko, Hygenic and Whaledent brands. The ParaPost system from Coltène/Whaledent has been dominating the market for more than 50…