The June 2004 issue of the CDA Journal focuses on endodontics.

New Advances in Science and Technology of Endodontics
An introduction to the issue.
Mahmoud Torabinejad, DMD, MSD, PhD

Microbiologic Aspects of Endodontic Infections
An update on infections and treatment of endodontic disease.
J. Craig Baumgartner, DDS, PhD

New Advances in the Management of Endodontic Pain Emergencies
Exploring evidence-based approaches for managing endodontic pain emergencies and newly emerging pain management strategies based upon molecular, cellular and physiologic research into pain mechanisms.
Kenneth Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, and Karl Keiser, DDS, MS

Nonsurgical Endodontic Retreatment
Identifying a variety of techniques to successfully retreat endodontically failing teeth.
Clifford J. Ruddle, DDS

Contemporary Endodontic Surgery
With the introduction of enhanced magnification, periradicular ultrasonics and other associative technologies, teeth that might otherwise be extracted now have a chance for retention.
Richard Rubinstein, DDS, MS, and Mahmoud Torabinejad, DMD, MSD, PhD

The Success of Endodontic Therapy — Healing and Functionality
The most appropriate form of endodontic therapy should be attempted whenever feasible and is generally preferred over tooth extraction and replacement.
Shimon Friedman, DMD, and Chaim Mor, DMD

The Associate Editor/
Professional Hallmarks
By Steven A. Gold, DDS

Impressions/
Teacher Motivates Dental Professionals with ‘Real Life Story’

Dr. Bob/
Fun With Gold Foil
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS

Feedback/
Readers Sound Off

Continuing Education/
CE Listing for July - December 2004