June 10, 2019 Feature EndodonticsOral HealthOral Surgery

Optimal Canal Disinfection: Concepts, Materials And Evidence-Based Protocols

by Richard Mounce, DDS; David McCarty, DDS

Canal disinfection, controlled memory nickel titanium, CBCT imaging, surgical microscopes, among other advances, have changed the clinical practice of endodontics dramatically in the past 20 years. CBCT provides a three-dimensional pre-operative guide to canal anatomy, which is subsequently interpreted through…

February 27, 2012 News Endodontics

When you get to the fork in the road, take it…….

by ken

Please note: It is the intention of this blog as it approaches its second anniversary to expand its solicitation of cases, op-ed pieces such as this one, commentary on the sophistication (proven and unproven) of product, and laboratory technology. Where…

August 14, 2011 News Endodontics

Yes, there is an endo god and his name is Markus Haapasalo

by ken

For once, the use of files, or new files, or one file, or a twisted file, or a new obturating material, or a Teflon obturation material, or the sealer du jour or the handpiece du jour is not the focus…

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 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…