In the face of dental discomfort or disease, the knee-jerk reaction might often be to consider extraction. However, there's a branch of dental specialists for whom the mantra is "Save Your Tooth".

Endodontists are dedicated to preserving natural teeth, often preventing the need for dental implants or bridges.

Today, we're exploring the invaluable role endodontists play in dental health and why saving your natural tooth is often the best course of action.

Visualization. There’s a reason advanced imaging and video technologies are among the biggest trends in dentistry. Used effectively, giving your patients the ability to experience your exact point of view can help you educate them through your diagnosis and treatment plans. Providing patients with a chairside visual has been a powerful tool towards achieving greater treatment acceptance.

Congratulations, recent dental school graduates! As you embark on your journey into the world of dentistry, it’s a good idea to stay informed about the latest advancements in dental technology. And maybe you’ve done so already as a student, by attending nearby conferences and dental meetings. These events, such as the AAE Annual Meeting are a great place to keep up with the latest technology and devices in the industry – as well as earn CE credits and network with fellow practitioners.

Endodontic retreatment is a specialized dental procedure performed when a previously treated tooth requires additional treatment due to persistent or recurring issues. It involves the removal of the existing root canal filling material, thorough cleaning and disinfection of the root canals, and subsequent re-filling to address any unresolved problems.

Dental microscopes are widely known as the gold-standard for dental magnification. But, magnified vision is just the beginning. Here are 5 additional benefits dental microscopes provide that can make them an indispensable tool to your practice.

This article contains excerpted material from Decisions in Dentistry. Written by Juan Carlos Ortiz Hugues, DDS, CEAS, an Endodontist practicing in Panama. He is a...

Becoming a dentist means seeking to be a lifelong learner. This is not only because of the ever-changing nature of dentistry, but every state dental board has continuing education requirements to renew your license each renewal period.

If you’re hearing more about dental microscopes from colleagues and online forums, it’s possible you’ve started considering if this magnification tool is right for you and your practice. Originally most commonly adopted by endodontists and other specialists, dental microscopes rose to prominence over 25 years ago. So why are you hearing more about this technology now than ever before?

In dentistry, the adage is true, you need to “learn to survive”. This is not only because of the ever-changing nature of dentistry, but every state dental board has continuing education requirements to renew your license each renewal period.

We know it’s important to be confident you’ve maximized the value you’re getting from your equipment – and it suits your practice’s long-term needs. With this, many doctors evaluate technology based on potential ROI, and how quickly it may take to recoup the investment cost.