Ruddle “ProTaper” Technique Card
The ProTaper Story - Part 1 ProTaper’s 20+ Year Journey as Told by the Creators, the 3 Amigos
Ruddle reflects on the great past experiences he has had hiking with family and his future plans for hiking this summer. Next, in Part 1 of The ProTaper Story, Ruddle will give us an insider’s glimpse into how ProTaper got started and its 20+ year journey. Then co-creators Dr. West and Prof. Machtou will join for a Zoom interview in Part 2 and give their unique insight. This segment will be followed by a Just-in-Time® segment on how to shape a canal with ProTaper. Enjoy the ‘story’!
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Season 4
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02/10/21 |
Tough Quetions & SINE Tips
Who Pays for Treatment if it Fails & Access Refinement
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02/17/21 |
Endodontic Diagnosis
Assessing Case Difficulty & Clinical Findings
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02/24/21 |
CBCT & Incorporating New Technology
Zoom with Prof. Shanon Patel and Q&A
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03/3/21 |
Best Sealer & Best Dental Team
Kerr Pulp Canal Sealer EWT & Hiring Staff
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03/10/21 |
Ideation & the Covid Era
Zoom with Dr. Gary Glassman & Post-Interview Discussion
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03/17/21 |
Medication & Silver Point Removal
Ruddle Discusses Medication & How to Remove a Silver Point
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03/24/21 |
Tough Questions & Choices
The Appropriate Canal Shape & Treatment Options
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03/31/21 |
To Be Determined
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04/7/21 |
To Be Determined
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04/14/21 |
To Be Determined
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