05/20/2026
“I’m honored to be recognized at AAE 2026 with a Journal of Endodontics (JOE) award for our paper, “Management of Persistent Post-Endodontic Pain With a Standardized Gabapentin Pyramid Protocol: A Case Series and Clinical Guidelines.”
One of the most important parts of endodontics is understanding that not all dental pain is the same. Persistent pain is often misunderstood, which can sometimes lead to unnecessary treatment or even extraction of teeth that may otherwise be saved. Research and evidence-based diagnosis matter.
During Save Your Tooth Month, I’m especially grateful to contribute to work that helps advance how we diagnose and manage complex pain cases while keeping patients’ natural teeth whenever possible. At Afton Endodontics, we strive to combine compassionate care with the latest clinical research to provide thoughtful, individualized treatment for every patient.
Thankful for the incredible co-authors, mentors, colleagues, and team members who contributed to this work and continue pushing the specialty of endodontics forward.” 🦷
- Dr. Zak James 🦷
