Chester Zoo has made history with the world’s first-ever endodontic treatment on a two-toed sloth to address a painful toothache. Rico, the 25-year-old sloth, underwent the groundbreaking procedure with the help of expert veterinarians and dental specialists from Newcastle University. The zoo announced the achievement, saying, “World FIRST as Rico the sloth undergoes ground-breaking dental … Read more
Have you ever heard of the “mother-in-law principle”? Dr. Gary Glassman shares some wisdom when it comes to using rotary nickel titanium files. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
According to Dr. Gary Glassman, a large portion of the endodontic treatment he performs are retreatments. If you find yourself in a similar situation, here is some advice on how to best communicate the retreatment to your patients. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Dr. Gary Glassman shares why he does not get bored despite doing root canal treatments all day! Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
There have been a number of endodontic innovations in the last few decades. Dr. Gary Glassman explains each one and shares how they have shaped root canal treatment for the better. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
The objective in dentistry is always to save the natural tooth. But there are many factors to consider when questioning whether to save the tooth or not save the tooth…Dr. Gary Glassman discusses what needs to be considered. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Dr. Gary Glassman says 90% of dentist around the world are not using dental dams when performing root canal treatment. For him it is a must. Watch this week’s tip to find out why! Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Dr. Gary Glassman shares his tips for one of the most frustrating parts of a root canal treatment. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Dr. Gary Glassman shares even more of his troubleshooting tips for apex locators. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
The most common odontogenic infection is that of the periapical tissues most frequently caused by dental caries, a deep restoration, or failed root canal treatment.1 Apical periodontitis (AP) has been found to have a prevalence of 50% in patients under the age of 50, and the prevalence and risk of AP has been found to be … Read more
The goal of endodontic treatment is to prevent or cure, when present, Lesions of Endodontic Origin, at times referred to as apical periodontitis. The role of bacteria in the pathogenesis of endodontic disease is well established, and therefore, it is critical to eradicate these pathogens by employing the highest level of presently developed standards. This … Read more
The internet has made the world smaller, connecting us in ways unimaginable just a decade ago, and this has served to forever change the endodontic educational model. Specifically, online endodontic education takes on a variety of forms, such as online courses, webinars, podcasts, and YouTube videos. Additionally, online education is offered on discussion forums and … Read more
In modern endodontic practice, the focus has shifted from traditional cleaning, shaping, and filling methods to prioritizing conservative canal shaping first, opening the canals, and using advanced disinfection protocols with irrigation, enabling more effective cleaning before three-dimensional filling.1 To be more accurate and descriptive of root canal anatomy, it is recommended to use the term … Read more
Dr. Gary Glassman shares a couple of his top troubleshooting tips for using an apex locator to ensure you’re getting the best results. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Dr. Gary Glassman answers the question, “when is the best time to restore an endodontically-treated tooth?” Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Dr. Gary Glassman talks cracked tooth syndrome and the symptoms that may present along the spectrum of a cracked tooth. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Dentsply Sirona and the Foundation for Endodontics are proud to support three annual scholarships for endodontic residency students. The current application period for the first three scholarships runs through March 15, 2024. Studying dentistry often means incurring high debt. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), the average amount owed after graduation is around $300,000.* … Read more
Endo expert, Dr. Gary Glassman, returns to the series to discuss his irrigation protocol that is used in his final irrigation. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Accidents happen! In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Dr. Gary Glassman discusses how to best handle “procedural misadventures” or procedural accidents. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Dr. Gary Glassman discusses the innovations in technique and technology in Endodontics, with a focus on irrigation, debridement, 3D disinfection of the root canal. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!