By: Michael Eid Read more guides on Endodontics by Michael Eid: Endo Made Simple Part 1 Endo Made Simple Part 2 Endo Made Simple Part 3 Endo diagnosis isn’t about memorizing tests. It’s about pattern recognition. Here’s how to get it right without overthinking...
By: Michael Eid Missed Parts 1 & 2? Check Them Out Here: Endo Made Simple Part 1 Endo Made Simple Part 2 Step 1: Final Canal Check Working length confirmed Canal patent Size 10 passes easily to WL High-Yield Tip: If a 10 doesn’t pass now, it won’t after...
By: Michael Eid Missed Endo Made Simple Part 1? Check it out first here. Once the canals are open and a size 10 can glide, you’re ready to start shaping. This phase is all about control, patency, and avoiding iatrogenic trauma. Step 1: Confirm Working Length Use a...
By: Michael Eid Before you can shape and clean, you have to get the tooth ready, find the canals, and remove the pulp. Here’s a step-by-step guide for students. Step 1: Remove Caries & Build a Safe Access Excavate all decay carefully → preserve sound tooth but...
The hardest part of doing a root canal, in my opinion, is achieving patency. Once I get patency, I find endo relatively straightforward (for the most part). Getting patency is about learning how the canal feels, staying patient, and figuring out what the tooth is...
By: Michael Eid Your first deep marginal elevation (DME) will test every bit of patience you have. The matrix won’t seal, saliva will creep in, and you’ll start questioning why a class 2 is becoming this difficult. But once you understand why you’re doing it and how...
By: Michael Eid Your first few Class II restorations will probably have open contacts, flat contours, or a ridge you’ll want to cry over. That’s normal. Getting good proximal contacts isn’t just about packing composite; it’s about mastering your matrix system. Here’s...
By: Michael Eid Your first mandibular block probably won’t work — and that’s part of the process. Learning local anesthesia in the clinic is less about perfection and more about troubleshooting, patience, and confidence. Here’s what I learned when I first started...
By: Michael Eid Dental school will teach you how to perform basic dentistry—but one thing that often gets overlooked is how to communicate with patients. The truth is, patients don’t just buy treatment; they buy trust. The way you talk to them will make or...