Root Canal

New posts, surprises and experts at UK endo meeting

This year’s British Endodontic Society (BES) marked 2017 with its annual Spring Scientific Meeting at the Institution of Civil Engineers…

Endodontics

New device detects untreated bacteria in root canal treatments

A new method of detecting bacteria during root canal treatments could eradicate the need for follow-up appointments, according to a…

Endodontics

Join experts at Endodontic Skills Development Day 2016

Endodontic Skills Development Day 2016 is a one-day event on 8 July for general dental practitioners looking to excel in…

Endo Features

Patient fee status not factor in endodontic treatment decisions

A study led by scientists from King’s College London found that the fee status of a UK patient does not…

Endodontics

Gwendoline Christie hounded for GoT spoilers during root canal

Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie cannot escape plot-spoiling questions from avid fans of the HBO fantasy series – even when she…

Celebrity News

No scientific basis for catching Alzheimer’s in dentistry, says leading dentist

A leading endodontist has curbed fears of new Alzheimer’s transmission theory in dentistry by saying there is ‘no place for…

Endodontics

Scientists ‘turn the tables’ on harmful bacteria in root canal infections

A tiny virus cultivated from Jerusalem’s sewage could help prevent root canal infections and ‘turn the tables’ on harmful bacteria,…

Endodontics

Young dentist wins outstanding endo case

A case report of a successful endodontic retreatment has earned foundation dentist Rikhil Ruparelia a Reciproc Motor Kit from QED…

Endodontics

Online glossary ‘demystifies’ root canal terms

Julian Webber, leading Harley Street endodontist, has compiled the UK’s first online glossary of endodontic terms – Rootipedia. Rootipedia aims…

Endodontics

It’s just an illusion

Nikunj Sondager takes a look at how cavities can often be made unnecessarily larger because of a false perception. Do…

Dentistry