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• Newsletter Title
  Colleagues for Exellence Newsletter
  Publication Date
  Bonus Materials
• Newsletter Title
  Cracked Teeth and Vertical Root Fractures: A New Look at a Growing Problem
  Publication Date
  2022
  Bonus Materials
  N/A
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  Endodontics and Neurovascular Injury
  Publication Date
  Fall 2021
  Bonus Materials
  N/A
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  A New Look at the Endo-Restorative Interface
  Publication Date
  Fall 2020
  Bonus Materials
  N/A
• Newsletter Title
  Endodontics and Antibiotic Update
  Publication Date
  Fall 2019
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  • AAE Antibiotic Prophylaxis 2017 Update
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  Maxillary Sinusitis of Endodontic Origin (PDF File, 1.8 MB)
  Publication Date
  Fall 2018
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  • AAE Position Statement – Maxillary Sinusitis of Endodontic Origin
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  The Impact of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics: A New Era in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (PDF File, 1.9 MB)
  Publication Date
  Spring 2018
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  • Full-Text Article: Patel K, Mannocci F, Patel S. The Assessment and Management of External Cervical Resorption with Periapical Radiographs and Cone-beam Computed tomography: a clinical study. J Endod 2016;42:1435-40.
  • AAE/AAOMR Joint Position Statement: Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics. 2015 Update.
  • Full-Text Article: Ee J, Fayad MI, Johnson BR. Comparison of endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning decisions using cone-beam volumetric tomography versus periapical radiography. J Endod 2014;40:910-6.
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  Management of Endodontic Emergencies: Pulpotomy Versus Pulpectomy (PDF File, 1.6 MB)
  Publication Date
  Fall 2017
  Bonus Materials
  N/A
• Newsletter Title
  Nonsurgical Retreatment: Clinical Decision Making (PDF File, 1.8 MB)
  Publication Date
  Spring 2017
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  • Full-Text Article: He J, White RK, White CA, Schweitzer JL, Woodmansey KF. Clinical and Patient-centered Outcomes of Nonsurgical Root Canal Retreatment in First Molars Using Contemporary Techniques. J Endod 2017;43:231-7.
  • Treatment Options for the Compromised Tooth: A Decision Guide
  • AAE/AAOMR Revised Joint Position Statement on Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics
  • Contemporary Endodontic Technology: Cone Beam Imaging in Treatment Planning
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  Canal Preparation and Obturation: An Updated View of the Two Pillars of Nonsurgical Endodontics (PDF File, 1.2 MB)
  Publication Date
  Fall 2016
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  • Full-Text Article: Shen Y, Zhou HM, Zheng YF, Peng B, Haapasalo M. Current challenges and concepts of the thermomechanical treatment of nickel-titanium instruments. J Endod 2013;39:163-72.
  • Full-Text Article: Ricucci D, Siqueira JF, Jr. Fate of the tissue in lateral canals and apical ramifications in response to pathologic conditions and treatment procedures. J Endod 2010;36:1-15.
  • Full-Text Article: Ng Y-L, Mann V, Gulabivala K. A prospective study of the factors affecting outcomes of nonsurgical root canal treatment: part 1: periapical health. Int Endod J 2011;44:583-609.
  • Full-Text Article: Ng YL, Mann V, Gulabivala K. A prospective study of the factors affecting outcomes of non-surgical root canal treatment: part 2: tooth survival. Int Endod J 2011;44:610-25.
• Newsletter Title
  The Dental Operating Microscope in Endodontics (PDF File, 1.7 MB)
  Publication Date
  Winter 2016
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  • Full-Text Article: Monea M, Hantoiu T, Stoica A,Sita D, Sitaru A. The impact of operating microscope on the outcome of endodontictreatment performed by postgraduate students. Eur Sci J. 2015;305-11
  • Full-Text Article: Setzer FC, Shah S, Kohli M,Karabucak B, Kim S. Outcome Of Endodontic Surgery: A Meta-Analysis Of TheLiterature - Part 1: Comparison Of Traditional Root- End Surgery And EndodonticMicrosurgery. J Endod. 2010;36:1757-1765
  • Full-Text Article: Setzer FC, Kohli M, Shah S,Karabucak B, Kim S. Outcome of Endodontic Surgery: A Metaanalysis of theLiterature - Part 2: Comparison of Endodontic Microsurgical Techniques With andWithout the Use of Higher Magnification. J Endod. 2012;38:1-10
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  Treatment Planning: Retention of the Natural Dentition and theReplacement of Missing Teeth (PDF File, 1.39 MB)
  
  Publication Date
  Spring 2015
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  • Full-Text Article: Setzer FC, and Kim S. Comparison of long-term survival of implants and endodontically treated teeth. J DENT RES 2014;93:19-26.
  • Implants. Position Statement of the American Association of Endodontists.
  • Full-Text Article: Iqbal MK and Kim SA. For teeth requiring endodontic treatment, what are the differences in outcomes of restored endodontically treated teeth compared to implant-support restoration, Int J Oral & Maxilliofac Implants 2007;22(suppl):96-116.
  • Full-text Article: Torabinejad M, Anderson P, Bader J, etc al. Outcomes of root canal treatment and restoration,implant-supported single crowns, fixed partial dentures, and extraction withoutreplacement: A systematic review. J Prosthet Dent 2007;98:285-311.
  • Full Text Article: Doyle SL, Hodges JS, Pesun IJ, et al, Retrospective cross sectional comparison of initial nonsurgical endodontic treatment and single-tooth implants. J Endod 2006;32:822-7. 
• Newsletter Title
  A "3D" Approach for Treating Acute Pain (PDF File, 1.33 MB) 
  Publication Date
  Winter 2015
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  • Full-Text Article: Pak JG, White SN. Pain prevalence and severity before, during, and after root canal treatment: a systematic review. J Endod. 2011;37(4):429-38.
  • Full-Text Article: Rogers BS, Botero TM, McDonald NJ, Gardner RJ, Peters MC. Efficacy of Articaine versus Lidocaine as a supplemental buccal infiltration in mandibular molars with irreversible pulpitis: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study. J Endod. 2014;40(6):753-8.
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  The Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries (PDF File, 1 MB)     
  Publication Date
  Summer 2014
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  • AAE Recommended Guidelines for the Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries
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  The Standard of Practice in Contemporary Endodontics (PDF File, 2.26 MB)
  Publication Date
  Winter 2014
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  • Full-Text Article: Pak JG, White SN. Pain prevalence and severity before, during, and after root canal treatment: a systematic review. J Endod. 2011;37(4):429-38.
  • Full-Text Article: Rogers BS, Botero TM, McDonald NJ, Gardner RJ, Peters MC. Efficacy of Articaine versus Lidocaine as a supplemental buccal infiltration in mandibular molars with irreversible pulpitis: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study. J Endod. 2014;40(6):753-8.
• Newsletter Title
  Endodontic Diagnosis (PDF File, 670 KB)
  Publication Date
  Fall 2013
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  • Full-Text Article: Glickman GN. AAE consensus conference on diagnostic terminology: background and perspectives. J Endod 2009;35:1619
  • Full-Text Article: AAE Consensus Conference Recommended Diagnostic Terminology. J Endod 2009;35:1634
  • American Association of Endodontists Glossary of Endodontic Terms
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  Regenerative Endodontics (PDF File, 4 MB)
  Publication Date
  Spring 2013
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  • Regenerative Endodontic Case Studies Listing
  • Considerations for Regenerative Endodontic Procedures
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  Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (PDF File, 930 KB)
  Publication Date
  Fall 2012
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  • AAE Position Statement, Endodontic Implications of Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
  • Managing the Care of Patients Receiving Antiresorptive Therapy for Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis
  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Position Paper on Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
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  Use and Abuse of Antibiotics (PDF File, 1 MB)
  Publication Date
  Winter 2012
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  • Table Inserts
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients With Total Joint Replacements
  • Dental Treatment of Patients With Joint Replacement
  • Prevention of Infective Endocarditis: Guidelines From the American Heart Association
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  Cone Beam-Computed Tomography in Endodontics (PDF File, 1.3 MB)
  Publication Date
  Summer 2011
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  • Position Statement: Use of Cone Beam-Computed Tomography in Endodontics
  • Cone Beam-CT Diagnostic Applications: Caries, Periodontal Bone Assessment, and Endodontic Applications
  • Validation of Cone Beam-Computed Tomography as a Tool to Explore Root Canal Anatomy
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  Root Canal Irrigants and Disinfectants (PDF File, 1.2 MB)
  Publication Date
  Winter 2011
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  • Cleaning and Shaping in Endodontics: Principles and Practice. 4th ed.
  • Properties of an Ideal Root Canal Irrigant
  • Irrigation Agitation Techniques and Devices
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  Contemporary Endodontic Microsurgery (PDF File, 1.2 MB)
  Publication Date
  Fall 2010
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  • Treatment Outcomes in Endodontics: The Toronto Study — Phases 3, 4 and 5: Apical Surgery
  • Modern Endodontic Surgery Concepts and Practice: A Review
  • Outcomes of Nonsurgical Retreatment and Endodontic Surgery: A Systematic Review
  • Prognostic Factors in Apical Surgery With Root-End Filling: A Meta-Analysis
• Newsletter Title
  Access Opening and Canal Location (PDF File, 1 MB)
  Publication Date
  Spring 2010
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  • The Access Box: An Ah-Ha Phenomenon  
  • Anatomy of the Pulp-Chamber Floor
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  Taking the Pain out of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics: Current Thoughts and Treatment Options to Help Patients Achieve Profound Anesthesia (PDF File, 890 KB)
  Publication Date
  Winter 2009
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  • Clinical Factors Related to Local Anesthesia
  • Alternative Anesthetic Solutions for the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block
  • Alternative Injection Locations
  • Studies Evaluating Mechanisms of Failure With the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block   
  • Supplemental Injections
  • Intraosseous Anesthesia
  • Intrapulpal Injection
  • Bonus Material References
• Newsletter Title
  Cracking the Cracked Tooth Code: Detection and Treatment of Various Longitudinal Tooth Fractures (PDF File, 1.8 MB)
  Publication Date
  Summer 2008
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  • Classification of Longitudinal Tooth Fractures Table
  • Clinical Determination of Cracks and Fractures Based on Location and Separable Segments (Including Treatment) Chart
  • The Obvious and the Obscure: Steps for Crack Detection and Confirmation
  • Transillumination: The "Light Detector"
  • More Information on Post Placement in Endodontically Treated Teeth With Longitudinal Tooth Fractures
  • Reference List
  • Detailed, Unabridged Version of the Newsletter
• Newsletter Title
  Antibiotics and the Treatment of Endodontic Infections
  Publication Date
  Summer 2006
  Bonus Materials
  N/A
• Newsletter Title
  Endodontic Case Difficulty Assessment and Referral (PDF File, 587 KB)
  Publication Date
  Spring/Summer 2005
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  N/A
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  Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth, The Endodontist's Perspective Part 1 (PDF File, 1.6 MB)
  Publication Date
  Fall/Winter 2004
  Bonus Materials
  N/A
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  Coronal Leakage (PDF File, 145 KB) 
  Publication Date
  Fall/Winter 2002
  Bonus Materials
  N/A