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aae review Endo Tribune U.S. Edition | June 2015B6 what the company calls “unprecedented” root canal cleaning and disinfection when compared to conventional NiTi files and ir- rigation.Sonendo’sGentleWavesystemfea- tures a proprietary technology, known as Multisonic Ultracleaning, which has been tested clinically in hundreds of cases and is showntocleantheentirerootcanalsystem regardlessofcomplexity.Sonendo’sGentle- Wave technology results in the removal of bacteria, biofilm and smear layer in a single visit, which also helps reduce the need for retreatment, according to the company. In addition to the in-booth presenta- tions, Sonendo sponsored a number of educational presentations. Dr. Joseph Maggio offered “A New Paradigm in End- odontic Therapy: GentleWave,” a corpo- rate workshop presented on the exhibit hall floor. In the lecture halls, Dr. Karine Charara presented “Safety of the Novel GentleWave System Evaluated in a Simu- lated Apical Environment.” Dr. Brandi L. Molina presented “Histological Evaluation of Root Canal Debridement of the Gentle- Wave System in Root Canal Systems of Hu- man Molars,” and Bettina Basrani of the University of Toronto presented “NSRCT – Irrigation: Past, Present, Future?” On Friday morning, Sonendo held its second 5K Charity Run/Walk, co-spon- sored by AAE. Proceeds benefited Fisher House, a home away from home for fam- ilies of hospitalized active-duty military personnel and veterans. To get partici- pants pumped up for the early morning run, Rachel L. Engler, MS, CRNA, a lieu- tenant commander in the Navy Nurse Corp Reserve, led a warm-up. In her first remarks as the new presi- dent of AAE, Dr. Terryl A. Propper said she hopes to increase engagement and involvement in the association by the next generation of endodontists. “I want to inspire a process that will yield effective change for our members and our specialty,” Propper said. The 2016 AAE meeting will be held April 6-9 in San Francisco. (Sources: AAE, Global Surgical Corp., Sonendo, Essential Dental Systems, CJM Engineering, Roydent Dental Products) AD Paris Davis of Essential Dental Systems (EDS). Dr. Robert Sherman of Jacksonville, N.C. Dr. Rich Mounce and Laura Mounce of MounceEndo help customers at their booth on the exhibit hall floor. The vocal group Restless entertains during the President’s Breakfast. “ AAE REVIEW, Page B4

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