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By: Fiza Singh, DDS, MMSc, FRCD (c) Last year, the AAE Foundation for Endodontics launched an Outreach Program in Treasure Beach, Jamaica. The program is designed to provide endodontic care to patients in underserved communities. Although The Helping Hands dental clinic in Treasure Beach has been helping patients for over 15 years, last year was […]

Position on new Delta Dental DMIC: We wish to inform dentists with whom we have a referral relationship that we have chosen to not participate in the new for profit Delta Dental, DMIC (DSM Massachusetts Insurance Company, Inc).  We have made this decision independently and with no collaboration with any other parties. The purpose of this email […]

The Foundation for Endodontics has a new president! Peter A. Morgan, DMD, MScd, Brings a unique combination of passion and energy to the Foundation’s Executive Committee. He is driven by the Foundation’s strong history and invigorated for its future. Take this opportunity to learn a little more about Dr. Morgan’s passion for the Foundation and […]

When it comes to root canals, there are a lot of myths about the procedure. Endodontists are trained in root canal therapy and know exactly what is fact and what is fiction. Here are a few myths about root canals that you need to know about before making a decision regarding your oral health. 1. […]

When you think of an endodontist, you might just think about root canals. While endodontists are specialists in root canal therapy, they can also help treat cracked or chipped teeth. Our teeth are meant to last a lifetime, however, over time day-to-day activities such as eating and drinking wear away our enamel. This can lead […]

Most people have heard of root canals. What they haven’t heard of, however, is what root canals involve. An average person likely knows very little about the procedure, and we want to change that. At North Shore and Brookline Endodontic Associates we want our patients to be well informed about the procedure while also being […]

In the summer of 2014 the American Association of Endodontists collaborated with the American College of Prosthodontists and the American Academy of Periodontology to discuss the importance of saving our natural teeth. At the two-day event, clinicians from every specialty spoke regarding the benefits of preserving our natural teeth and the repercussions if we don’t. […]

“When you think of a root canal, the first thoughts that come to your mind are probably not so pleasant. But it’s time to change that association. Modern day root canal procedures are honestly much worse to think about than they are to actually undergo. The idea that root canals are painful and the worst […]

In the AAE Foundation video above, our own Dr. Andrea Chung Shah describes how research grants from the AAE Foundation works to ensure the growth and development of the science of endodontics, improve the quality of patient care and in this case inform the public about the specialty. To find out more about the AAE […]

As Root Canal Specialists, we have always had the challenge of dealing with a major misconception  — that Root Canal Treatment is a painful procedure.  Over the years, we are thankful to see this myth debunked thanks to advances in Endodontics. Increasingly, people are becoming aware that the root canal procedure itself is not painful, […]