Best Practices in Endodontics

This book is a compilation of practical information shared by some of the finest clinical endodontists in the world. Most of the chapters are short and focus on how to perform a single clinical procedure. They are written in simple language with ample photographic support. This book provides guidance for most common endodontic procedures but also for some procedures that are less common, such as how to treat teeth containing Russian Red; surgical extrusion; root submergence; and decompression. Because most of the procedures described are performed under a dental operating microscope, there are chapters on operatory design for microscopic endodontics, microscope ergonomics for the doctor and assistant, and how to set up and use a microscope for photography and video documentation. In addition, two chapters are devoted exclusively to understanding and applying CBCT imaging. Written at a specialist level, the book serves as a desk reference for clinical procedures and as a daily practical guide, but it contains information that is useful to anyone who aspires to perform endodontics at a high level.

'1973-1977 D.D.S., University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1977-1980 Staff Dentist, Malmstrom AFB, Montana 1980-1982 Staff Dentist, Department of Prosthodontics, USAF Medical Center, Scott AFB, Illinois 1984-1988 Assistant Chief, Prosthodontic Section, Department of General Dentistry, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas 1986-1988 Director, Resident Training in Comprehensive Care, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center 1988 Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of General Dentistry, The University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School (UTHSCSA), San Antonio, Texas 1988-1994 Assistant Professor, Department of General Dentistry, UTHSCSA 1989-1994 Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, UTHSCSA 1993 Visiting Scientist, University of Washington, School of Engineering, Seattle, Washington 1994-1996 Associate Professor with tenure, Department of General Dentistry, UTHSCSA 1995-1996 Consultant, Audie Murphy Veterans Administration Hospital, San Antonio, Texas 1996-1998 Graduate Residency in Endodontics Residency, UTHSCSA Numerous publications and invited lectures.'