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Karthikeyan VK
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29 Jun, 2026
Podcast #42 Selective Retreatment Considerations & Cases, and a Schilder Throwback
Interesting cases, nice insights, a truly inspiring one.
Thomas Nasser
25 Apr, 2026
Podcast #38 Questions & Cases Featured Clinician Dr. Hideki Okumura Head-Scratcher Case & Questions
Outstanding retreatment cases!
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The Man behind TheRuddleShow

Clifford J. Ruddle

Dr. Ruddle is the founder and director of Advanced Endodontics, an international educational source, in Santa Barbara, California.

The Ruddle Show
Special Reports

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04/10/20
SPECIAL REPORT - COVID-19
How the International Dental Community Is Handling the Pandemic
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04/24/20
SPECIAL REPORT - COVID-19
The Way Forward
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09/10/21
SPECIAL REPORT - PROTAPER ULTIMATE
The Launch of an Improved File System
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09/24/21
SPECIAL REPORT - RUDDLE ON RUDDLE
Personal Interview on the Secrets to Success
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08/03/22
SPECIAL REPORT - THE KISS PRINCIPLE
The Importance of Simplicity & Getting Back to Basics
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02/14/24
SPECIAL REPORT - RUDDLE ON DISINFECTION
As Presented at the John Ingle Endo Symposium
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01/22/26
SPECIAL REPORT - THE ENDODONTIC VIEW
Through the Ruddle Prism
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The Ruddle Show
Season 12

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03/05/25
S12 E01 - Success in 2025
Shifting Perspective to Maximize the Present
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04/02/25
S12 E02 - Insight & Problem Solving
Comparing Obturation Techniques & Post Mishaps
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05/07/25
S12 E03 - The Endo-Antral Connection
Special Guest Presentation by Dr. Roderick Tataryn
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06/04/25
S12 E04 - Dentistry, Philosophy & Merging Systems
Intersections & Management
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07/02/25
S12 E05 - Social Media & Surgery
Attracting Patients & Recognizing Apical Scars
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08/06/25
S12 E06 - Access Refinement & Working Length
Special Guest Presentation by Dr. Arnaldo Castellucci
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09/03/25
S12 E07 - The Future is Now
AI in Dental Marketing & Intentional Replants
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10/01/25
S12 E08 - TMJ, Lasers & 3-Rooted Maxillary Bicuspids
Treatment Advancements & Diagnostic Considerations
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11/05/25
S12 E09 - The Restoration of the Lost Papilla
Special Guest Presentation by Dr. Jean Wu
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12/03/25
S12 E10 - Year-End Q&A
Clinical Questions and Ruddle's Take on 2025
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The Ruddle Show
Season 11

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03/06/24
SHOW 91 - Delving Deeper Again
Financial Investing, the Tooth or Implant, Accessing & Flashing Back
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04/03/24
SHOW 92 - Artificial Intelligence & Disassembly
Differentiating Between AI Systems & Paste Removal
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05/01/24
SHOW 93 - The ProTaper Ultimate Slider
Special Guest Presentation by Dr. Reid Pullen
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06/05/24
SHOW 94 - Cracked Tooth Syndrome & Resorption
Endo History and "Through & Through" Management
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07/03/24
SHOW 95 - "The Look" & Disinfection
Is "The Look" Controversial & Ingle Symposium Inspired Q&A
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08/07/24
SHOW 96 - A Week In the Life
Special Guest Presentation by Dr. Cami Ferris-Wong
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09/04/24
SHOW 97 - Endo, Perio & Surgery
Endo vs. Perio & Posterior Surgical Access Challenges
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10/02/24
SHOW 98 - Specific Scenario & Transportations
Endo with Recurrent Caries & Transport Types 1-2-3
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11/06/24
SHOW 99 - Restoring Endodontically-Treated Teeth
Special Guest Presentation by Dr. Gordon Christensen
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12/04/24
SHOW 100 - Legacy Around the World
100th Show Legacy Special
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The Ruddle Show
Special Reports

Release Date Show Get Notified
04/10/20
SPECIAL REPORT - COVID-19
How the International Dental Community Is Handling the Pandemic
 		Watch
04/24/20
SPECIAL REPORT - COVID-19
The Way Forward
 		Watch
09/10/21
SPECIAL REPORT - PROTAPER ULTIMATE
The Launch of an Improved File System
 		Watch
09/24/21
SPECIAL REPORT - RUDDLE ON RUDDLE
Personal Interview on the Secrets to Success
 		Watch
08/03/22
SPECIAL REPORT - THE KISS PRINCIPLE
The Importance of Simplicity & Getting Back to Basics
 		Watch
02/14/24
SPECIAL REPORT - RUDDLE ON DISINFECTION
As Presented at the John Ingle Endo Symposium
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01/22/26
SPECIAL REPORT - THE ENDODONTIC VIEW
Through the Ruddle Prism
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The Ruddle Show
Season 10

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09/27/23
Delving Deeper
Progressive Tapers & DSO Troubles
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10/04/23
The Dark Side & Resorption
The Resilon Disaster & Managing Internal Resorptions
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10/11/23
Advanced Endodontic Diagnosis
Endodontic Radiolucency or Serious Pathology?
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10/18/23
Endo History & the MB2
1948 Endo Article & Finding the MB2
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10/25/23
Collaborations & Greatness
Crown Removal vs. Working Through & Thermal Burns Q&A
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11/01/23
Vital Pulp Therapy
Regenerative Endodontics in Adolescents
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11/08/23
Endodontic Innovation & Surgery
Surgery Photo Review & Exciting New Technology
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11/15/23
Clinician Influence & Fractures
Swaying Treatment & Radicular Root Fractures
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The Ruddle Show
Season 9

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03/22/23
Moving with the Cheese & Delving Deeper
A Better Understanding of Change & File Brushing
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03/29/23
The Dark Side & Post Removal
Industry Payments to Academics & Removing a Screw Post
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04/05/23
3D Tomosynthesis
Special Guest Presentation by Dr. Don Tyndall
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04/12/23
Controversies & Iatrogenic Events
Sharing Knowledge Pros/Cons & Type II Transportations
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04/19/23
File Movement & Learning
Manual and Mechanical Options & Endoruddle Recommendation
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04/26/23
AAE & Endo/Perio Considerations
Annual Meeting & Root Amps, Hemisections & Implants, Oh My!
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05/03/23
Knowing the Difference & Surgery
Case Discernment & Lateral Repair
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05/10/23
Fresh Perspective & Apical Divisions
Fast Healing & Irregular GPM and Cone Fit
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The Ruddle Show
Season 8

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10/12/22
Endo/Perio & Recent Article
Crestal/Furcal Defects & ProTaper Ultimate
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10/19/22
WaveOne Gold
Special Guest Presentation by Dr. Julian Webber
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10/26/22
Microscope Tips & Perforation Management
Q&A and Crestal & Furcal Perf Repair
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11/02/22
Knowing the Difference & Calcification
Esthetic vs. Cosmetic Dentistry & Managing Calcified Canals
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11/09/22
Tough Questions & Sealer-Based Obturation
The Loose Tooth & Guest Dr. Josette Camilleri
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11/16/22
AAE Discussion Forum & 3D Irrigation
Trending Topics & the SLP EndoActivator
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11/23/22
Working Length & Microscope Tips
Determining Accurate WL & Microscope Q&A, Part 2
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11/30/22
Artificial Intelligence & Common Errors
Incorporating AI & Endo/Restorative Failures
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The Ruddle Show
Season 7

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04/20/22
Articles & Preferred Access
Writing Projects & Ruddle's Start-to-Finish Access
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04/27/22
Patient Protocol & Post Removal
CBCT & The Post Removal System
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05/04/22
Avoiding Burnout & Ledge Management
Giving New Life to Your Practice & Managing Ledges
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05/11/22
Start-To-Finish Endodontics
Special Guest Presentation featuring Dr. Gary Glassman
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05/18/22
Laser Disinfection & Obturation
The Lightwalker vs. EdgePRO Lasers and Q&A
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05/25/22
Extra-Canal Invasive Resorption
Special Case Report by Dr. Terry Pannkuk
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06/01/22
GentleWave & Microsurgery
Every Patient Considerations & Surgical Crypt Control
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06/08/22
Artificial Intelligence & Endodontic Concepts
Update on AI in Dentistry and Q&A
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The Ruddle Show
Season 6

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10/13/21
Comparisons & NSRCT
Chelator vs NaOCl and Managing Type I Transportations
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10/20/21
Special Guest Presentation
Dr. Marco Martignoni on Modern Restoration Techniques
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10/27/21
International Community & Surgery
Breaking Language Barriers & MB Root Considerations
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11/03/21
Launching Dreams
ProTaper Ultimate Q&A and Flying a Kite
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11/10/21
Rising to the Challenge
Working with Family & Managing an Irregular Glide Path
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11/17/21
Controversy... Or Not
Is the Endodontic Triad Dead or Stuck on Semantics?
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11/24/21
Endodontic Vanguard
Zoom with Dr. Sonia Chopra and ProTaper Ultimate Q&A, Part 2
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12/01/21
Nonsurgical Retreatment
Carrier-Based Obturation Removal and MTA vs Calcium Hydroxide
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The Ruddle Show
Season 5

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06/16/21
Common Endo Errors & Discipline Overlap
Apical and Lateral Blocks & Whose Job Is It?
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06/23/21
Post Removal & Discounts
Post Removal with Ultrasonics & Why Discounts are Problematic
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06/30/21
EndoActivator History & Technique
How the EndoActivator Came to Market & How to Use It
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07/07/21
Gamechangers
New Disinfection Technology and Q&A
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07/14/21
Exploration & Disassembly
Exploratory Treatment & the Coronal Disassembly Decision Tree
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07/21/21
Advancements in Gutta Percha Technology
Zoom Interview with Dr. Nathan Li
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07/28/21
By Design... Culture & Surgical Flaps
Intentional Practice Culture & Effective Flap Design
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08/04/21
Workspaces & Calcium Hydroxide
Ruddle Workspaces Tour & Calcium Hydroxide Q&A
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08/11/21
Cognitive Dissonance
Discussion & Case Reports
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08/18/21
50 Shows Special
A Tribute to The Ruddle Show's First 5 Seasons
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The Ruddle Show
Season 4

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02/10/21
Tough Questions & 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 and Post-Interview Discussion
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03/17/21
Medications & Silver Points
Dental Medications Q&A and How to Remove Silver Points
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03/24/21
Tough Questions & Choices
The Appropriate Canal Shape & Treatment Options
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03/31/21
Q&A and Recently Published Articles
Glide Path/Working Length and 2 Endo Articles
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04/7/21
Hot Topic with Dr. Gordon Christensen
Dr. Christensen Presents the Latest on Glass Ionomers
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04/14/21
Annual AAE Meeting and Q&A
Who is Presenting and Glide Path/Working Length, Part 2
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The Ruddle Show
Season 3

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10/14/2020
Treatment Rationale & Letters of Recommendation
Review of Why Pulps Break Down & Getting a Helpful LOR
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10/21/2020
Profiles in Dentistry & Gutta Percha Removal
A Closer Look at Dr. Rik van Mill & How to Remove Gutta Percha
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10/28/2020
Artificial Intelligence & Endo Questions
AI in Dentistry & Some Trending Questions
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11/04/2020
How to Stay Safe & Where to Live
A New Microscope Shield & Choosing a Dental School/Practice Location
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11/11/2020
3D Disinfection
Laser Disinfection and Ruddle Q&A
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11/18/2020
Andreasen Tribute & Krakow Study
Endodontic Trauma Case Studies & the Cost of Rescheduling
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11/25/2020
Ruddle Projects & Diagnostic Imaging
What Ruddle is Working On & Interpreting Radiographs
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12/02/2020
Obturation & Recently Published Article
Carrier-Based Obturation & John West Article
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12/09/2020
Retreatment Fees & the FRS
How to Assess the Retreatment Fee & the File Removal System
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12/16/2020
Research Methodology and Q&A
Important Research Considerations and ProTaper Q&A
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The Ruddle Show
Season 2

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06/10/2020
Endo 101: WaveOne Gold
Product History, Description & Technique
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06/17/2020
Interview with Dr. Terry Pannkuk
Dr. Pannkuk Discusses Trends in Endodontic Education
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06/24/2020
3D Disinfection
GentleWave Update & Intracanal Reagents
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07/01/2020
GPM & Local Dental Reps
Glide Path Management & Best Utilizing Dental Reps
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07/08/2020
3D Disinfection & Fresh Perspective on MIE
Ultrasonic vs. Sonic Disinfection Methods & MIE Insight
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07/15/2020
The ProTaper Story - PART 1
ProTaper's 20+ Year Journey as Told by the Creators, the 3 Amigos
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07/22/2020
The ProTaper Story - PART 2
ProTaper's 20+ Year Journey as Told by the Creators, the 3 Amigos
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07/29/2020
Interview with Dr. Cherilyn Sheets
Getting to Know this Top Clinician, Educator & Researcher
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08/05/2020
Broken Instrument Removal
Why Files Break & the Ultrasonic Removal Option
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08/12/2020
3D Obturation & Technique Tips
Warm Vertical Condensation Technique & Some Helpful Pointers
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The Ruddle Show
Season 1

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01/22/2020
An Interview with Cliff Ruddle
The Journey to Becoming “Cliff”
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01/29/2020
Microcracks & the Inventor’s Journey
Ruddle Insights into Two Key Topics
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02/05/2020
Around the World Perspective
GentleWave Controversy & China Lecture Tour
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02/12/2020
Endodontic Access
What is the Appropriate Size?
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02/19/2020
Locating Canals & Ledge Insight
Tips for Finding Canals & the Difference Between a Ledge and an Apical Seat
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02/26/2020
Censorship in Dentistry
Censorship in Dentistry & Overcooked Files
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03/04/2020
Endodontic Diagnosis & the Implant Option
Vital Pulp Testing & Choosing Between an Implant or Root Canal
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03/11/2020
Emergency Scenario & Single Cone Obturation
Assessing an Emergency & Single Cone Obturation with BC Sealer
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03/18/2020
Quackwatch & Pot of Gold
Managing the Misguided Patient & Understanding the Business of Endo
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03/25/2020
Stress Management
Interview with Motivational Speaker & Life Coach, Jesse Brisendine
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