Teaching of magnification in the undergraduate curriculum: A position statement from the British Endodontic Society Teachers of Endodontology Group.

This position statement on undergraduate teaching on the use of magnification in endodontics represents the consensus of the British Endodontic Society Teachers of Endodontology Group. Current clinical and scientific evidence, as well as the expertise of the committee, has been used to develop this statement. The contributors to this position statement consider, as a minimum requirement, the use of dental loupes in non-surgical endodontics at undergraduate level.

Effectiveness of D,L-2-hydroxyisocaproic acid (HICA) and alpha-mangostin against endodontopathogenic microorganisms in a multispecies bacterial-fungal biofilm in an ex vivo tooth model.

Aim: To develop a defined multispecies root canal biofilm model ex vivo, and to perform viable compositional analysis following D,L-2-hydroxyisocaproic acid (HICA), alpha-mangostin, Calcicur , and Odontopaste exposure.

Methodology: Time-kill assays were conducted in vitro using HICA, alpha-mangostin, Calcicur , Odontopaste , and saline solution on the planktonic cultures of C. albicans, E.

Magnification in undergraduate endodontic teaching in the UK and Ireland: a survey of teaching leads in Endodontology.

Aim: To investigate the use of magnification in undergraduate endodontic teaching in dental schools within the UK and Ireland and identify factors that may impact on levels of adoption.

Methodology: An electronic questionnaire was distributed to teaching leads in undergraduate endodontics in all UK and Ireland dental schools.

Results: Completed questionnaires were received from 15 of 18 course leads.

WITHDRAWN: Pulp management for caries in adults: maintaining pulp vitality.

Background: There is a range of treatment options for the management of the pulp in extensively decayed teeth. These include direct and indirect pulp capping, pulpotomy or pulpectomy. If the tooth is symptomatic or if there are periapical bone changes, then endodontic treatment is required.

Modern Endodontic Principles. Part 8: The Future of Endodontics.

Although the principles of endodontics have remained unchanged for many decades, root canal treatment has been subject to major changes in the past few years. This paper outlines the cutting-edge advances including the materials and techniques used. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This article provides an overview of bioactive materials and insight into regenerative endodontics, vital pulp therapy and intentional replantation.