<b>For the Love of Endo </b>is where endodontics gets discussed the way it should be—openly, honestly, and without limits. <b>Hosted by Dr. Bill Nudera and Dr. Brett Gilbert</b>, the show brings together real conversations on clinical technique, decision-making, literature, innovation, business, leadership, and the evolving culture of the specialty.From root canal controversies and treatment philosophy to emerging technology, professional growth, and the realities of modern practice, nothing meaningful in endodontics is off the table. Whether you are an endodontist, resident, dental specialist, or general dentist who wants deeper insight into the specialty, <br /><br />For the Love of Endo delivers thoughtful, high-level discussion from two clinicians who care deeply about where the profession has been, where it is now, and where it is going.<br /><br /><a href="https://fortheloveofendo.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ForTheLoveOfEndo.com</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveofendopodcast?igsh=dG1kc3Rsa2xqdGpo&utm_source=qr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow us on IG - @fortheloveofendopodcast</a>
For the Love of Endo Podcast
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<b>For the Love of Endo </b>is where endodontics gets discussed the way it should be—openly, honestly, and without limits. <b>Hosted by Dr. Bill Nudera and Dr. Brett Gilbert</b>, the show brings together real conversations on clinical technique, decision-making, literature, innovation, business, leadership, and the evolving culture of the specialty.From root canal controversies and treatment philosophy to emerging technology, professional growth, and the realities of modern practice, nothing meaningful in endodontics is off the table. Whether you are an endodontist, resident, dental specialist, or general dentist who wants deeper insight into the specialty, <br /><br />For the Love of Endo delivers thoughtful, high-level discussion from two clinicians who care deeply about where the profession has been, where it is now, and where it is going.<br /><br /><a href="https://fortheloveofendo.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ForTheLoveOfEndo.com</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveofendopodcast?igsh=dG1kc3Rsa2xqdGpo&utm_source=qr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow us on IG - @fortheloveofendopodcast</a>
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July 14, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Extraction
Most patients see extraction as closure. But what if losing a tooth opens a new set of problems, ones that reach well beyond the mouth?<br /><br />In this episode of For the Love of Endo, Dr. Bill Nudera and Dr. Brett Gilbert dig into the overlooked link between tooth loss and overall health, quality of life, and longevity. Drawing on emerging research and years of clinical experience, they trace how losing natural teeth affects nutrition, bone preservation, occlusal stability, periodontal health, and even life expectancy.<br /><br />Bill and Brett push back on the assumption that extraction plus replacement equals saving a natural tooth. They walk through the evidence linking tooth retention to better systemic health outcomes, then take the conversation into real clinical territory: questionable teeth, heroic treatment attempts, implants, retreatment, surgery, and the judgment calls between predictability and preservation.<br /><br />Expect practical insight on treatment planning and patient communication — and a reminder that every tooth carries value extending far beyond oral health.<br /><br />Who it's for: patients, dental students, general dentists, specialists, and seasoned clinicians alike. <br /><br />Sources: Friedman & Lamster (Periodontol 2000, 2016) · Winning et al. (JAGS, 2025) · Peng et al. (Biosci Rep, 2019) · Swedish Registry Cohort (PMC, 2021) · Chinese CLHLS longitudinal data · NHANES III national linkage study · 75-study ACVD & all-cause mortality meta-analysis (PMC, 2021) · JADA tooth loss rate & death study (2025)<br /><br />For the Love of Endo is where the specialty comes alive - through honest conversation, sharp clinical insight, bold ideas and a shared passion for doing endodontics at the highest level. <br /><br />Follow, rate, and share this podcast with colleagues committed to elevating endodontics.<br /><br />Learn more and connect at ForTheLoveOfEndo.com<br /><br />Hosted by Dr. Brett Gilbert and Dr. Bill Nudera—leaders in clinical endodontics and education.<br /><br />Join the conversation and connect with our community of clinicians.<br /><br />This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical or medical advice.<br /><br />Interested in partnering with the podcast? Contact: fortheloveofendopodcast@gmail.com
July 2, 2026
What Dental School Didn't Teach You
Most dentists don't master endodontics in dental school — they master it in the operatory, one hard case at a time.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. Bill Nudera and Dr. Brett Gilbert get real about the gap between what dental school teaches and what real endodontic practice demands. They share their own early missteps, nerve-wracking clinical moments, and the mentors who helped turn uncertainty into skill.<br /><br />This isn't just about access, instrumentation, and obturation — it's about the stuff nobody teaches: staying calm when a case goes sideways, knowing when to refer, talking to a scared patient, and quieting your own self-doubt.<br /><br />Whether you're a student, resident, new grad, or seasoned clinician, this conversation is a reminder: endodontic mastery isn't handed to you at graduation. It's built one patient, one lesson, one hard conversation at a time.<br /><br />For the Love of Endo is where the specialty comes alive - through honest conversation, sharp clinical insight, bold ideas and a shared passion for doing endodontics at the highest level. <br /><br />Follow, rate, and share this podcast with colleagues committed to elevating endodontics.<br /><br />Learn more and connect at ForTheLoveOfEndo.com<br /><br />Hosted by Dr. Brett Gilbert and Dr. Bill Nudera—leaders in clinical endodontics and education.<br /><br />Join the conversation and connect with our community of clinicians.<br /><br />This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical or medical advice.<br /><br />Interested in partnering with the podcast? Contact: fortheloveofendopodcast@gmail.com
June 16, 2026
The Irrigation Wars - What's Really Cleaning Your Root Canals?
Every endodontist agrees that irrigation is where root canal success is won or lost. But agreement ends there. In this episode of For the Love of Endo, Dr. Brett Gilbert and Dr. Bill Nudera discover just how differently two experienced clinicians can approach the same fundamental step — one swearing by proprietary solutions like Triton, the other swearing by the pallet of Clorox in his supply room.<br /><br />What starts as a friendly disagreement quickly opens up bigger questions: How stable is sodium hypochlorite really? Do surfactants make a measurable difference in the canal? Can ATP testing tell you when a canal is truly clean? And how small can we actually go with access preps when we trust our chemistry to do the heavy lifting?<br /><br />Featuring candid conversations with fellow endodontists and an inside look at emerging irrigation technologies, this episode captures the honest, unresolved debates that happen between colleagues — the ones that don't make it into the textbooks but shape how we practice every day.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Guest Contributors:</b><br />🎙️ <b>Dr. Sonia Chopra</b> — Endodontist, joins the irrigation debate with her own clinical perspective on solution selection and protocol<br /><br />🎙️ <b>Dr. Randy Cross</b> — Endodontist and inventor of the Endocator, a 5-second ATP test for canal cleanliness discusses how a chair side biomarker test can help determine when the irrigation is actually effective<br /><br />🎙️ <b>Andreas Schmocker </b>(CEO and Co-Founder Odne) — Bioengineer and PhD in photonics, explains cavitation-based irrigation technology with Odne Clean<br /><br />🎙️ <b>Dr. Adham Azim </b>(Endodontist, Department Chair - Univ of the Pacific Dept of Endodontics) — Bioengineer and PhD in photonics, explains cavitation-based irrigation technology with Odne Clean<br /><br />🎙️ <b>Alex Johnson </b>(Director of Engineering - Vista Apex Solutions) — breaks down the surfactant chemistry behind Triton and the university research (UBC, UPenn, Toronto, MUSC) supporting its efficacy<br /><br />🎧 New episodes of For the Love of Endo, hosted by Dr. Brett Gilbert and Dr. Bill Nudera, drop every two weeks. Subscribe and leave a review if this one made you rethink your irrigation protocol.<br /><br />We are elevating Endodontics, one conversation at a time!<br /><br />For the Love of Endo is where the specialty comes alive - through honest conversation, sharp clinical insight, bold ideas and a shared passion for doing endodontics at the highest level. <br /><br />Follow, rate, and share this podcast with colleagues committed to elevating endodontics.<br /><br />Learn more and connect at ForTheLoveOfEndo.com<br /><br />Hosted by Dr. Brett Gilbert and Dr. Bill Nudera—leaders in clinical endodontics and education.<br /><br />Join the conversation and connect with our community of clinicians.<br /><br />This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical or medical advice.<br /><br />Interested in partnering with the podcast? Contact: fortheloveofendopodcast@gmail.com
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