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Newsletter TitlePublication DateBonus Materials
Cracked Teeth and Vertical Root Fractures2022 EditionN/A
Endodontics and Neurovascular InjuryFall 2021N/A
A New Look at the Endo-Restorative InterfaceFall 2020N/A
Endodontics and Antibiotic UpdateFall 2019AAE Antibiotic Prophylaxis 2017 Update
Maxillary Sinusitis of Endodontic Origin (PDF File, 1.8 MB)Fall 2018AAE Position Statement – Maxillary Sinusitis of Endodontic Origin
The Impact of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics: A New Era in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (PDF File, 1.9 MB)Spring 2018Full-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 (PDF File, 1.6 MB)Fall 2017N/A
Nonsurgical Retreatment: Clinical Decision Making (PDF File, 1.8 MB)Spring 2017Full-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 (PDF File, 1.2 MB)Fall 2016Full-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 (PDF File, 1.7 MB)Winter 2016Full-Text Article: Monea M, Hantoiu T, Stoica A,Sita D, Sitaru A. The impact of operating microscope on the outcome of endodontictreatment 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 TheLiterature – Part 1: Comparison Of Traditional Root- End Surgery And EndodonticMicrosurgery. 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 theLiterature – Part 2: Comparison of Endodontic Microsurgical Techniques With andWithout the Use of Higher Magnification. J Endod. 2012;38:1-10
Treatment Planning: Retention of the Natural Dentition and theReplacement of Missing Teeth (PDF File, 1.39 MB)Spring 2015Full-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 withoutreplacement: 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 (PDF File, 1.33 MB)Winter 2015Full-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 (PDF File, 1 MB)     Summer 2014AAE Recommended Guidelines for the Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries
The Standard of Practice in Contemporary Endodontics (PDF File, 2.26 MB)Winter 2014Full-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 (PDF File, 670 KB)Fall 2013Full-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 (PDF File, 4 MB)Spring 2013Regenerative Endodontic Case Studies Listing

Considerations for Regenerative Endodontic Procedures
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (PDF File, 930 KB)Fall 2012AAE 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 (PDF File, 1 MB)Winter 2012Table 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 (PDF File, 1.3 MB)Summer 2011Position 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 (PDF File, 1.2 MB)Winter 2011Cleaning and Shaping in Endodontics: Principles and Practice. 4th ed.

Properties of an Ideal Root Canal Irrigant

Irrigation Agitation Techniques and Devices
Contemporary Endodontic Microsurgery (PDF File, 1.2 MB)Fall 2010Treatment 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 (PDF File, 1 MB)Spring 2010The 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 (PDF File, 890 KB)Winter 2009Clinical 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 (PDF File, 1.8 MB)Summer 2008Classification 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 InfectionsSummer 2006N/A
Endodontic Case Difficulty Assessment and Referral (PDF File, 587 KB)Spring/Summer 2005N/A
Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth, The Endodontist’s Perspective Part 1 (PDF File, 1.6 MB)Fall/Winter 2004N/A
Coronal Leakage (PDF File, 145 KB) Fall/Winter 2002N/A