Mohamed I. Fayad, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.| The newsletter explores the use of cone beam computed tomography in endodontic diagnosis and examines the application of several recommendations from the AAE/AAOMR position statement on the use of CBCT in endodontics.

Nikita B. Ruparel, M.S., D.D.S., Ph.D. | This newsletter examines the management of endodontic emergencies to provide pain relief, prevent systemic involvement and determine the survivability of the tooth.

Ove A. Peters, D.M.D., M.S., Ph.D. | This issue updates clinicians on the current understanding of best practices in the two pillars of nonsurgical endodontics, canal preparation and obturation, and highlights strategies for decision making in uncomplicated and more difficult endodontic cases.

Frank C. Setzer, D.M.D., Ph.D., M.S. | This issue reviews the history of microscope use in endodontics, describes the advantages of microscopes in nonsurgical and surgical endodontic treatment and summarizes the impact of microscopes on endodontic outcomes.

Marcus D. Johnson, D.D.S.| Estimates suggest that pulpal disease may affect up to 30% of the world’s population. When left unchecked, pulpal disease lends itself to a reduced quality of life by means of increased pain, loss of physiologic function and compromised anatomical form of the affected dentition. Scientific literature consistently highlights the undeniable benefits of antibiotic use in treatment of disease control, more specifically odontogenic bacterial infections.