NSU Endodontics Receives Diplomate and Research Awards
From left: Kenneth M. Hargreaves, D.D.S., Ph.D., editor of the Journal of Endodontics presenting the award for Basic Research: Biology to Taner C. Sayin, D.D.S., Ph.D., chair and associate professor at the NSU Department of Endodontics
The 2019 American Association of Endodontics (AAE) was one to remember as the Department of Endodontics at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine received awards for their new endodontic diplomates and biology research paper.
Montreal served as the hosts for the annual meeting where professionals in the field took part in four days of networking, seminars and interactive workshops showcasing the best in the field.
From left: Jason Foreman, D.D.S., Taner Sayin, D.D.S., Ph.D., chair and associate professor at the NSU Department of Endodontics, Mary E. Sorrentino D.M.D., and Geoffrey Sas, D.D.S.
As part of many events, one of the annual highlights included the pinning of the new diplomates. To receive diplomate status participants must complete written, case history and an oral examination. This year marked a new record as 150 diplomates were inducted in the largest class size to date. NSU Endo is proud to have four members represented: Jason Foreman,D.D.S., Geoffrey Sas,D.D.S, Mary Sorrentino, D.M.D., and Department Chair Taner Sayin, D.D.S., at the Louis I. Grossman Ceremony.
The success carried over as the department achieved another win at the AAE with a Journal of Endodontics Award. The monthly publication aims to show the latest changes in the field with new practice methods, technology and case studies being a part of its monthly content. NSU Endo collaborated with peers, and current faculty including endo Post-Grad Director Michael Flax, D.D.S., M.S. and Endo Department Chair Taner Cem Sayin, D.D.S., Ph.D.
The department earned the award for their research biology paper in “Culture-Independent Characterization of the Microbiome of Healthy Pulp.” The research aims to test if healthy pulp lacks bacteria in which 10 patients took part in the study. DNA and RNA samples were taken from the pulp of each tooth resulting in evidence that bacteria DNA can still be detected in healthy teeth.
The NSU Endo Department continues to make great strides in the field from hosting its annual alumni congress in the spring, performing dental work abroad in Barcelona, Spain and launching its upcoming global project aiming to bring in several continuing education courses during the year to NSU.
Photos from left to right show steps taken to retrieve pulp sample. For step-by-step description see page three of the research report.