VCU School of Dentistry residents win research awards
Dr. Matt Detar (D.D.S. ’07) of the Department of Endodontics and Dr. Erika Lentini of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry are about to graduate from their residency programs, and they now can add research awards to their résumés. Detar received a prestigious research award from the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). During the AAE 2014 […]
Endodontics residents present, receive AAE research awards
Residents of the Class of 2011 presented research findings at the 2011 AAE Annual Session. Drs. Suren Paravyen and Kalisha Jordan presented a poster session representing the joint research venture “Comparison of Adhesion and Sealer Penetration of Gutta Percha/AH Plus® and Resilon/Epiphany® SE™ after a Final Rinse with Different Concentrations of Ethanol.” Dr. Stephan Zigo […]
Lances receive awards
Jim Lance receives Spirit of Service Award Congratulations to Dr. Jim Lance who received the 2011 American Association of Endodontists Spirit of Service Lifetime Dental Volunteer Award. Dr. Lance has provided endo-dontic care to countless individuals in Virginia through his work with Mission of Mercy (MOM) Projects. Prior to Dr. Lance’s participation, restorable teeth would […]
Endodontics faculty, alumni complete AAE board certification
Kudos to alumni and faculty of the VCU Department of Endodontics who completed the American Assocation of Endodontists College of Diplomate’s Board Certification in 2009, 2010 and 2011: Nicole Yingling—Class of 2001 Mark Kerr—Class of 2001 Madelyn Gambrel—Class of 2003 Todd Mellin—Class of 2005 Paul Clark—Class of 2007 Karan Replogle—Faculty Rick Archer—Faculty Drs. Archer, Clark, Gambrel and […]
Cone beam computed tomography comes to VCU
2011 saw the installation of a Kodak 9300 CBCT for shared use among the Departments of Periodontics and Endodontics. Currently, endodontic residents and faculty are using the images for diagnosing and treatment planning of all surgical cases, internal and external resorption, suspected missed canals in refractory cases and dental anomalies just as dens en dente. […]
First-ever endodontic postgraduate fellow
Dr. Fawaz Al-Foraih currently is serving as our first-ever postgraduate endodontic fellow. This is a one-year fellowship created to provide an endodontist with additional training in areas such as CBCT and surgery and additional private practice experience while facilitating completion of the Board certification process. Dr. Al-Foraih is the first VCU resident to attempt Board […]
Drs. Spatafore and Skidmore spend a day at VCU
On February 25, 2011, AAE president Clara Spatafore and AAE Foundation president Eddy Skidmore visited VCU for a day-long CE event. More than 30 endodontists from around Virginia attended. Dr. Skidmore lectured on “The Importance of Root Canal Morphology,” and Dr. Spatafore lectured on “Acquiring, Training and Maintaining Qualified Staff Members.” Dr. Skidmore also spoke […]