2024 saw dentists continue to bring new, high-value services to their practices. Read on to review some of the key trends and innovations that are transforming modern dentistry.
Endodontic case selection: Know when to treat, know when to refer
Being able to confidently assess the difficulty of any given endodontic case is essential to making the right decision of when to treat and when to refer to a specialist. Here’s what you need to know.
Endo Essentials: The Benefits Of Endodontics & How To Get Started
From outlining the 7 steps of endodontics, to covering 8 products at the root of root canals, we've enjoyed taking the month of March to publish various pieces of content...
The 7 Steps of Endodontics
Fortunately, Endodontics - the dental specialty which concerns the study and treatment of dental pulp - is an area of dentistry that has seen tremendous growth over the last 20...
March (Tooth) Picks: 8 Products at the Root of Root Canals
It's March, which means snow melting, birds chirping, sun shining, and pulp...pulping? That's right, we'll be taking this month to focus on all things endodontics, starting with one of the...
Educational Resources for Root Canal Patients
If you’re an endodontist, you already have a big challenge facing you – patient anxiety. For a patient, when they hear the words “root canal”, a pang of fear may...
The Patterson Endo Tray
We’re really excited about endodontics here at Patterson. So excited that I wanted to share what my ideal endo tray setup would look like. Here’s what our endo tray looks...
Interview with Dr. Morris – Being an Endodontist
Being an endodontist is no easy task, especially when you consider that one of the big challenges is breaking down the perception that a lot of patients have of what...
Simplifying Endodontics with Technology
Every endodontist has two words working against them before a patient even sets foot in the dental practice: "root canal". With a patient base that is often unfamiliar with him...
One Procedure, Unlimited Impact
Jennifer Canizaro, office manager at Endodontic Specialists in Metairie, La., says she sees lives change every day among her practice’s patients. Not bad for a practice that mainly deals with...
Challenges of Root Canal Preparation
During root canal preparation, you have two major goals: prevention of periradicular disease and the healing of any current infection. The first step in achieving this goal includes removing affected...
Minnesota Mission of Mercy
The Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato was the site for the inaugural Minnesota Mission of Mercy (MnMoM) event, held August 17-18, 2012. The goals were simple: treat 2,000 patients and...