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Patrick E. Taylor is the new President of the American Association of Endodontists

Patrick E. Taylor, D.D.S., M.S.D., is the 2018-2019 President of the American Association of Endodontists. His dental career spans 21 years in the military, 18 years of private practice in Bellevue, Wash., and currently an affiliate faculty appointment at the University of Washington School of Dentistry, where he teaches in the graduate clinic.

28 Apr 2018

UB researchers build 3D-printed, drug-filled dentures to fight against infections

Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. denture-wearing population suffer frequent fungal infections that cause inflammation, redness and swelling in the mouth.

26 Apr 2018

AAE's new practice statements aim at improving patient care

Improving patient care by all providers of endodontic treatment is the goal of two practice statements approved by the American Association of Endodontists' Board of Directors at its annual meeting in Denver this week.

26 Apr 2018

NSAIDs alone or with acetaminophen better than opioids at easing dental pain

Opioids are not among the most effective-or longest lasting- options available for relief from acute dental pain, a new examination of the results from more than 460 published studies has found.

17 Apr 2018

Nanodiamonds could prevent infection, improve recovery after root canal treatment

People who undergo root canals may soon have a tiny but powerful ally that could prevent infection after treatment.

24 Oct 2017

New antimicrobial gel could disinfect the tooth longer during root canal procedure

More than 15 million root canals are done each year, according to the American Association of Endodontists. During the procedure, the tooth's pulp and nerve are removed before the tooth is cleaned and sealed.

23 Oct 2017

Nanodiamonds may improve outcomes for patients undergoing root canals

People undergoing root canals may have gained a powerful, if tiny, new ally. Researchers from the UCLA School of Dentistry have found that using nanodiamonds to fortify a material used in the procedure could significantly improve outcomes for patients.

19 Oct 2015

Top notch endodontic care for patients with dental anxiety

It's no secret that vast majority of Americans don't look forward to a visit to the dentist. According to the American Association of Endodontists, a striking 80% of US adults experience dental fear or anxiety. On some levels, fear of the dentist is understandable because a checkup or a procedure involves poking and prodding around the mouth of a patient with an intimidating looking set of tools.

29 Dec 2014

Capsazepine shows dramatic tumor shrinkage without damaging surrounding tissues

Mouse models of human oral cancer treated with an agent called capsazepine showed dramatic tumor shrinkage without damage to surrounding tissues, researchers from the School of Dentistry and School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio found.

24 Jul 2014

Over three-quarters of Americans favor root canal treatments

Fewer Americans fear root canal treatment, according to a recent survey by the American Association of Endodontists. Just over half of those surveyed, 54 percent, said root canals make them apprehensive, down from 60 percent in 2013, and the lowest numbers reported since the AAE began its annual survey in 2011.

1 Apr 2014

LCH hosts international dental teaching symposium at Jessie Trice Community Health Center

Larkin Community Hospital, one of Florida's twelve statutory teaching hospitals, will host an international dental teaching symposium at Jessie Trice Community Health Center in Miami on August 22nd - August 24th.

22 Aug 2013

Sonendo unveils Multisonic Ultracleaning System at AAE meeting

Sonendo, a developer of a revolutionary technology for the endodontic marketplace, unveiled its new Multisonic Ultracleaning System at the recent American Association of Endodontics in Hawaii, a national, member-based organization dedicated to endodontic education.

17 May 2013

Post-disinfection clips retain aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, says study

Researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and the Forsyth Institute published a study today that found that a significant proportion of dental bib clips harbored bacteria from the patient, dental clinician and the environment even after the clips had undergone standard disinfection procedures in a hygiene clinic.

2 Apr 2013

Success rates affect patient preferences for one or two root canal visits

The potential success rate of root canal treatment affects whether patients would prefer to complete it in one or two visits to the dentist, indicate study results.

25 Sep 2012

More than 570 pioneering dentists assembled at MDL USA's World Dental Forum

Modern Dental Laboratory USA (MDL USA) assembled a group of 570 pioneering dentists from all over the world to come together at their second-annual World Dental Forum in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China from May 31 to June 3, 2012.

8 Jul 2012

Nanocomposite dental cavity-filling kills harmful bacteria

Scientists using nanotechology at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry have created the first cavity-filling composite that kills harmful bacteria and regenerates tooth structure lost to bacterial decay.

2 May 2012

First Bright Now! Dental office opens in Orlando

Smile Brands Inc., the nation's leading provider of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of its first Bright Now! Dental office of the new year, in Orlando, FL. This new office in Orlando Square will be the fifth Bright Now! Dental office in the Orlando area. The first Bright Now! Dental office in the Orlando market opened in May, 2011 in Casselberry, FL.

7 Jan 2012

Smile Brands announces opening of Bright Now! Dental office in Tampa

Smile Brands Inc., the nation's leading provider of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of its newest Bright Now! Dental office in Tampa, FL. This new office marks the 25th office in the state of Florida.

5 Nov 2011

Smile Brands announces opening of new Monarch Dental office in Granbury

Smile Brands Inc., the nation's leading provider of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of a new Monarch Dental office in Granbury, TX which will be the 55th in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

29 Oct 2011

Smile Brands announces grand opening of new dental office in El Cajon, CA

Smile Brands Inc., the nation's leading provider of business support services to dental groups in the United States, is announcing today the grand opening of its newest Bright Now! Dental office in El Cajon, CA – the 52nd office in Southern California and the fifth in San Diego County. Bright Now! Dental will continue to expand in Southern California, with offices in Simi Valley, Murrieta, Pico Rivera and Upland slated to open later this year and further growth expected in 2012.

20 Aug 2011