April 23rd 2024
6 endodontic clinicians among the honorees recognized last week.
Small but Mighty: Dental Product Roundup
August 31st 2020Endodontic files and reamers, whether handheld or rotary-powered, are tiny instruments that have big impacts on performing root canal treatments. When you choose the best surgical instruments to clean and shape the root canal, successfully completing debridement of the canal and providing a shape that allows for optimal obturation, the clinician has confidence that the patient is getting the best root canal treatment and, therefore, the best chance to extend the life of the tooth. More general practitioners today are involved in endodontics thanks in large part to improved techniques and enhanced files. This month, we provide a look at some of the many products available to assist GPs and specialists in delivering root canal treatment. These files are designed to help clinicians combat pain, and they are changing the way people feel about the once-dreaded procedure.
How Referring Endodontic Treatments to a Specialist Will Save You Money
June 4th 2018Endodontic treatment of teeth is one of the most complex procedures that falls under the umbrella of general dentistry. Understanding when it is appropriate to refer to a specialist could save the general dentistry office serious time, money and stress in the long run.