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Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Schackleton, Dr. Joel Fransen, and Dr. Rich Mounce define iatrogenic events in endodontics and strategies for avoidance. This multipart episode discusses diagnostic errors leading to clinical iatrogenic events and access errors. Future episodes will discuss intra-operative episodes. A brief digressing on the libations known as Pisco Sours is also included for cultural enrichment. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton, Dr. Joel Fransen, and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss the value of Study Clubs, how to know what acceptable clinical results are (i.e. what are cosmetic defects in treatment that can be tolerated and what are technical defects that predispose a case to failure, and Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. If you like the podcast, tell a friend. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen, Dr. Tom Shackleton, and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss how to improve endodontic skills, chose an evidence base, and evaluate and treat internal and external root resorption. A brief digression on the current state of CE requirements in British Columbia Canada is also included. If you like the podcast, tell a friend. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton, Dr. Joel Fransen, and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss clinical techniques and materials for post and core build ups of endodontically treated teeth. A short digression on our selected office music is included as well as a complex case discussion. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton, Dr. Joel Fransen, and Dr. Richard Mounce discuss surgical versus non surgical retreatment planning considerations in endodontics with a small digression at the end about taking art photos of holiday cocktails. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen, Dr. Tom Shackleton, and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss the opportunities and challenges of practicing endodontics in a remote location such as Whitehorse in the Yukon Territories. Trading JT and JB for future draft picks is also discussed. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen, Dr. Tom Shackleton, and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss trigeminal neuralgia (origins, diagnosis, treatment) and an untoward injection causing a significant anxiety attack. Also featured is a short discussion of musical preferences among the host, and the upcoming Christmas concert at Eagle Summit Dental Group in Eagle River, AK. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton returns to the podcast along with Dr. Joel Fransen and Dr. Rich Mounce to discuss strategies for optimizing endodontic diagnosis, clinical techniques and patient management. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss where, how and why to set up an Endo or general dental practice. The conversation touches on practice marketing, scheduling, staff management, patient conversations and financial policies. 

Send us Fan MailDr, Joel Fransen and Dr. Richard Mounce discuss a host of small tips and clinical tricks that align with basic principles to make endodontics safer and more predictable. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen and Dr. Rich Mounce describe the deleterious effects of professional burn out, its avoidance, and solutions for keeping at the top of your game. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Richard Mounce discusses the Do's and Dont's of dental record keeping. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Rich Mounce discussed the pulpal diagnosis of asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis, pulpal diagnosis, and its importance to the foundation of restorative dentistry. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss their purchase of lasers answering the why, how and when of their laser use. Included is a brief introduction to the famous English football player Gary Lineker and one hosts loyalty to Tottenham Hotspur football club. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen and Dr. Richard Mounce discuss the use, misuse and clinical application of calcium hydroxide. The episode also features a discussion of irrigation protocols and how  calcium hydroxide is interrelated to various endodontic disinfection concepts. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen and Dr. Richard Mounce discuss endodontic associate relationships from both the associate and owner perspective, as well as a recent clinical case history.

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton, Dr. Joel Fransen and Dr. Richard Mounce discuss all things related to endodontic obturation. Unique intro, and outro to this episode. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton, Dr. Joel Fransen, and Dr. Richard Mounce discuss the use of hand files in endodontics with an emphasis on their integration with shaping protocols and reducing nickel titanium instrument fracture. A digression on Canadian politics, Justin Trudeau, and the scintillating nightlife in Burnaby BC Canada are also included. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen, Dr. Tom Shackleton, and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss the personal and professional advice they would give their younger selves if they could do it over. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Schackleton, Dr. Joel Fransen, and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss guidelines and resources in the clinical management of dental trauma. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton, Dr. Joel Fransen and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss strategies to market a specialty dental practice, what worked, did not work, and what each doctor might embrace in the future. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen, Dr. Tom Shackleton, and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss endodontic access, location, discovery and management of the MB2 Canal. Also, discussed, are strategies on how not to be a Dinkelheimer when root canal treating upper molar teeth. 

Send us Fan MailA Solo Episode by Dr. Joel Fransen discussing the current status, merits and limitations of AI in Endodontic diagnosis. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen, Dr. Tom Shackleton and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss their decision making strategies for making the decision to either extract teeth or perform endodontic therapy. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton, Dr. Joel Fransen, and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss the good, bad and ugly of the referral relationship between general dental practitioners and endodontists. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton, Dr. Joel Fransen, and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss the good, bad and ugly of the referral relationship between general dental practitioners and endodontists. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen, Dr. Tom Shackleton, and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss the risks, benefits, and pitfalls of buying new endodontic and dental devices, instruments and technologies. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen, Dr. Tom Schackleton, and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss what they learned, saw and took back to the operatory from the AAE 2024 held in April in Los Angeles. Topics include resorption, lasers, equipment purchases, clinical technique advances among others. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen, Dr. Tom Shackleton, and Dr. Rich Mounce discuss the language we use with patients, how to communicate key dental and endodontic concepts, and when sedation is necessary versus simply using local anesthetic. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen, Dr. Tom Shackleton and Dr. Richard Mounce discuss the movie Root Cause, Biologic Dentistry, Nico Lesions in the first part of the podcast and how best to learn endodontic clinical techniques in the second part. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen, Dr. Tom Shackleton, and Dr. Richard Mounce discuss single versus multiple visit endodontic treatment. Included in the conversation is a discussion of the rationale for single versus multiple visits, decision making, iatrogenic potential and outcomes. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen, Dr. Tom Shackleton, and Dr. Richard Mounce discuss the use of antibiotics in endodontics. Included in the conversation is a discussion of the distinction between inflammation and infection as well as indications and contraindications for antibiotic usage. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen, Dr. Tom Shackleton, and Dr. Rich Mounce, discuss pre and post operative endodontic pain management. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Joel Fransen, Dr. Tom Shackleton, and Dr. Rich Mounce, discuss pre and post operative endodontic pain management. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton (Calgary, Alberta), Dr. Joel Fransen (Vancouver, Canada) and Dr. Richard Mounce (Alaska, USA) continue with part 4 of a 4 part discussion of how to minimize the risk of dental malpractice claims. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton (Calgary, Alberta), Dr. Joel Fransen (Vancouver, Canada) and Dr. Richard Mounce (Alaska, USA) continue with part 3 a 4 part discussion of how to minimize the risk of dental malpractice claims. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton (Calgary, Alberta), Dr. Joel Fransen (Vancouver, Canada) and Dr. Richard Mounce (Alaska, USA) continue with part 2 a 4 part discussion of how to minimize the risk of dental malpractice claims. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton (Calgary, Alberta), Dr. Joel Fransen (Vancouver, Canada) and Dr. Richard Mounce (Alaska, USA) begin a 4 part discussion of how to minimize the risk of dental malpractice claims. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton (Calgary, Alberta), Dr. Joel Fransen (Vancouver, Canada) and Dr. Richard Mounce (Alaska, USA) continue into part 4 of a 4 part discussion assessing a patients chief complaint with an eye toward making an accurate clinical diagnosis. Part 4 continues  (without introductions) with Dr. Shackleton discussing non endodontic pain entities and concludes this topic. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton (Calgary, Alberta), Dr. Joel Fransen (Vancouver, Canada) and Dr. Richard Mounce (Alaska, USA) continue into part 3 of a 4 part discussion assessing a patients chief complaint with an eye toward making an accurate clinical diagnosis. Part 3 concludes with Dr. Shackleton discussing non endodontic pain entities and the conversation continues in part 4. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton (Calgary, Alberta), Dr. Joel Fransen (Vancouver, Canada) and Dr. Richard Mounce (Alaska, USA) continue into part 2 of a 4 part discussion assessing a patients chief complaint with an eye toward making an accurate clinical diagnosis. 

Send us Fan MailDr. Tom Shackleton (Calgary, Alberta), Dr. Joel Fransen (Vancouver, Canada) and Dr. Richard Mounce (Alaska, USA) begin a 4 part discussion of assessing a patients chief complaint with an eye toward making an accurate clinical diagnosis.