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Newsletter Title	Publication Date	Bonus Materials
Root Resorption	Spring 2025	N/A
Cracked Teeth and Vertical Root Fractures: A New Look at a Growing Problem	2022	N/A
Endodontics and Neurovascular Injury	Fall 2021	N/A
A New Look at the Endo-Restorative Interface	Fall 2020	N/A
Endodontics and Antibiotic Update	Fall 2019	AAE Antibiotic Prophylaxis 2017 Update
Maxillary Sinusitis of Endodontic Origin	Fall 2018	AAE Position Statement – Maxillary Sinusitis of Endodontic Origin
The Impact of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics: A New Era in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning	Spring 2018	Full-Text Article: Patel K, Mannocci F, Patel S. The Assessment and Management of External Cervical Resorption with Periapical Radiographs and Cone-beam Computed tomography: a clinical study. J Endod 2016;42:1435-40. AAE/AAOMR Joint Position Statement: Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics. 2015 Update Full-Text Article: Ee J, Fayad MI, Johnson BR. Comparison of endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning decisions using cone-beam volumetric tomography versus periapical radiography. J Endod 2014;40:910-6.
Management of Endodontic Emergencies: Pulpotomy Versus Pulpectomy	Fall 2017	N/A
Nonsurgical Retreatment: Clinical Decision Making	Spring 2017	Full-Text Article: He J, White RK, White CA, Schweitzer JL, Woodmansey KF. Clinical and Patient-centered Outcomes of Nonsurgical Root Canal Retreatment in First Molars Using Contemporary Techniques. J Endod 2017;43:231-7. Treatment Options for the Compromised Tooth: A Decision Guide AAE/AAOMR Revised Joint Position Statement on Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics Contemporary Endodontic Technology: Cone Beam Imaging in Treatment Planning
Canal Preparation and Obturation: An Updated View of the Two Pillars of Nonsurgical Endodontics	Fall 2016	Full-Text Article: Shen Y, Zhou HM, Zheng YF, Peng B, Haapasalo M. Current challenges and concepts of the thermomechanical treatment of nickel-titanium instruments. J Endod 2013;39:163-72. Full-Text Article: Ricucci D, Siqueira JF, Jr. Fate of the tissue in lateral canals and apical ramifications in response to pathologic conditions and treatment procedures. J Endod 2010;36:1-15. Full-Text Article: Ng Y-L, Mann V, Gulabivala K. A prospective study of the factors affecting outcomes of nonsurgical root canal treatment: part 1: periapical health. Int Endod J 2011;44:583-609. Full-Text Article: Ng YL, Mann V, Gulabivala K. A prospective study of the factors affecting outcomes of non-surgical root canal treatment: part 2: tooth survival. Int Endod J 2011;44:610-25.
The Dental Operating Microscope in Endodontics	Winter 2016	Full-Text Article: Monea M, Hantoiu T, Stoica A, Sita D, Sitaru A. The impact of operating microscope on the outcome of endodontic treatment performed by postgraduate students. Eur Sci J. 2015;305-11 Full-Text Article: Setzer FC, Shah S, Kohli M, Karabucak B, Kim S. Outcome Of Endodontic Surgery: A Meta-Analysis Of The Literature – Part 1: Comparison Of Traditional Root- End Surgery And Endodontic Microsurgery. J Endod. 2010;36:1757-1765 Full-Text Article: Setzer FC, Kohli M, Shah S, Karabucak B, Kim S. Outcome of Endodontic Surgery: A Metaanalysis of the Literature – Part 2: Comparison of Endodontic Microsurgical Techniques With and Without the Use of Higher Magnification. J Endod. 2012;38:1-10
Treatment Planning: Retention of the Natural Dentition and the Replacement of Missing Teeth	Spring 2015	Full-Text Article: Setzer FC, and Kim S. Comparison of long-term survival of implants and endodontically treated teeth. J DENT RES 2014;93:19-26. Implants. Position Statement of the American Association of Endodontists. Full-Text Article: Iqbal MK and Kim SA. For teeth requiring endodontic treatment, what are the differences in outcomes of restored endodontically treated teeth compared to implant-support restoration, Int J Oral & Maxilliofac Implants 2007;22(suppl):96-116. Full-text Article: Torabinejad M, Anderson P, Bader J, etc al. Outcomes of root canal treatment and restoration, implant-supported single crowns, fixed partial dentures, and extraction without replacement: A systematic review. J Prosthet Dent 2007;98:285-311 Full Text Article: Doyle SL, Hodges JS, Pesun IJ, et al, Retrospective cross sectional comparison of initial nonsurgical endodontic treatment and single-tooth implants. J Endod 2006;32:822-7.
A “3D” Approach for Treating Acute Pain	Winter 2015	Full-Text Article: Pak JG, White SN. Pain prevalence and severity before, during, and after root canal treatment: a systematic review. J Endod. 2011;37(4):429-38. Full-Text Article: Rogers BS, Botero TM, McDonald NJ, Gardner RJ, Peters MC. Efficacy of Articaine versus Lidocaine as a supplemental buccal infiltration in mandibular molars with irreversible pulpitis: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study. J Endod. 2014;40(6):753-8.
The Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries	Summer 2014	AAE Recommended Guidelines for the Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries
The Standard of Practice in Contemporary Endodontics	Winter 2014	Full-Text Article: Pak JG, White SN. Pain prevalence and severity before, during, and after root canal treatment: a systematic review. J Endod. 2011;37(4):429-38. Full-Text Article: Rogers BS, Botero TM, McDonald NJ, Gardner RJ, Peters MC. Efficacy of Articaine versus Lidocaine as a supplemental buccal infiltration in mandibular molars with irreversible pulpitis: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study. J Endod. 2014;40(6):753-8.
Endodontic Diagnosis	Fall 2013	Full-Text Article: Glickman GN. AAE consensus conference on diagnostic terminology: background and perspectives. J Endod 2009;35:1619 Full-Text Article: AAE Consensus Conference Recommended Diagnostic Terminology. J Endod 2009;35:1634 American Association of Endodontists Glossary of Endodontic Terms
Regenerative Endodontics	Spring 2013	Regenerative Endodontic Case Studies Listing Considerations for Regenerative Endodontic Procedures
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw	Fall 2012	AAE Position Statement, Endodontic Implications of Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Managing the Care of Patients Receiving Antiresorptive Therapy for Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Position Paper on Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Use and Abuse of Antibiotics	Winter 2012	Table Inserts Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients With Total Joint Replacements Dental Treatment of Patients With Joint Replacement Prevention of Infective Endocarditis: Guidelines From the American Heart Association
Cone Beam-Computed Tomography in Endodontics	Summer 2011	Position Statement: Use of Cone Beam-Computed Tomography in Endodontics Cone Beam-CT Diagnostic Applications: Caries, Periodontal Bone Assessment, and Endodontic Applications Validation of Cone Beam-Computed Tomography as a Tool to Explore Root Canal Anatomy
Root Canal Irrigants and Disinfectants	Winter 2011	Cleaning and Shaping in Endodontics: Principles and Practice. 4th ed. Properties of an Ideal Root Canal Irrigant Irrigation Agitation Techniques and Devices
Contemporary Endodontic Microsurgery	Fall 2010	Treatment Outcomes in Endodontics: The Toronto Study – Phases 3, 4 and 5: Apical Surgery Modern Endodontic Surgery Concepts and Practice: A Review Outcomes of Nonsurgical Retreatment and Endodontic Surgery: A Systematic Review Prognostic Factors in Apical Surgery With Root-End Filling: A Meta-Analysis
Access Opening and Canal Location	Spring 2010	The Access Box: An Ah-Ha Phenomenon Anatomy of the Pulp-Chamber Floor
Taking the Pain out of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics: Current Thoughts and Treatment Options to Help Patients Achieve Profound Anesthesia	Winter 2009	Clinical Factors Related to Local Anesthesia Alternative Anesthetic Solutions for the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Alternative Injection Locations Studies Evaluating Mechanisms of Failure With the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Supplemental Injections Intraosseous Anesthesia Intrapulpal Injection Bonus Material References
Cracking the Cracked Tooth Code: Detection and Treatment of Various Longitudinal Tooth Fractures	Summer 2008	Classification of Longitudinal Tooth Fractures Table Clinical Determination of Cracks and Fractures Based on Location and Separable Segments (Including Treatment) Chart The Obvious and the Obscure: Steps for Crack Detection and Confirmation Transillumination: The “Light Detector” More Information on Post Placement in Endodontically Treated Teeth With Longitudinal Tooth Fractures Reference List Detailed, Unabridged Version of the Newsletter
Antibiotics and the Treatment of Endodontic Infections	Summer 2006	N/A
Endodontic Case Difficulty Assessment and Referral	Spring/Summer 2005	N/A
Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth, The Endodontist’s Perspective Part 1	Fall/Winter 2004	N/A
Coronal Leakage	Fall/Winter 2002	N/A

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