by soniachopra | Jul 1, 2023 | Endodontics, Tools
Root canals can be frustrating at times, even for a seasoned veteran like me. If you run into a canal blockage, it can be so annoying. So can the curvature of those canals. Today, I want to talk about how to treat calcified root canals, so that you can reduce your...
by soniachopra | Apr 24, 2023 | Endodontics, Tools
There are so many misconceptions about root canals out there. Even for us dentists. I really think that our misconceptions come from a lack of understanding and belief in the extent of a root canal’s healing properties. The truth of the matter is that new endodontic...
by soniachopra | Mar 29, 2023 | Endodontics, Tools
I am a sucker for new endodontic technology, and I’m always looking out for the best and brightest new tools that improve outcomes, safety, efficiency, and patient experience. I’ll be sharing my favorite new tech with you in this blog post, but I also recognize that...
by soniachopra | Jan 24, 2023 | Tools
Whether a canal was missed during a previous procedure or new decay has exposed the root canal, or one of a number of other scenarios—retreatments are just part of the territory when you’re doing root canals. That means that removing gutta percha also comes with the...
by soniachopra | Oct 25, 2022 | Endodontics, Tools
I get a lot of general dentists who come to me in E-School with the explicit purpose of mastering endodontic instrumentation. Want to know what their first question usually is? It’s “What is your favorite endodontic file system?” I don’t have a favorite endo file...
by soniachopra | Jul 15, 2022 | Tools
Talking to a patient about informed consent for endodontic treatment or walking them through filling out a consent form may seem like a total no-brainer. But on a busy day in the office, with back-to-back patients? Well, it can be really easy to totally skip over...