Vaughn Endodontics

02/11/2026

A new landmark study is shining a light on endodontics!
We recently explored a fascinating conversation with Dr. Sadia Niazi regarding her two-year longitudinal study published in the Journal of Translational Medicine. The findings? Successful endodontic treatment doesn’t just save teeth; it may actively help rebalance systemic inflammation, glucose regulation, and lipid metabolism.
This research provides crucial data to counter fear-based misinformation.

🔗 Click the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKqhd6Ma0bE to watch the full interview with Dr. Niazi
SaveYourTooth MetabolicHealth EvidenceBasedMedicine

04/29/2025

🥳Happy FIESTA fellow San Antonians, near and afar!! 🪅

11/21/2024

✨ Highlighting Endodontic Excellence ✨

Today, we’re excited to share a fascinating case from our practice—a successful root canal treatment on tooth #31 with unusual anatomy! 🦷

During the procedure, we discovered a Radix Entomolaris (RE)—an extra root located lingually, which is a rare anatomical variation in mandibular molars. These variations can be tricky to navigate, but with advanced imaging, precise instrumentation, and thorough knowledge of root canal anatomy, we were able to achieve optimal results for our patient.

Did you know? According to a study published in the Journal of Endodontics, the prevalence of Radix Entomolaris in mandibular second molars ranges between 0.2% to 13.7%, depending on the population studied (Calberson et al., 2007). This highlights the importance of detailed examination and careful planning in endodontics to ensure no root is left untreated!

We take pride in tackling even the most complex cases to help our patients preserve their natural smiles. If you’ve been told you need a root canal or suspect dental pain, we’re here to help!

📍 Vaughn Endodontics
📞 Call us: 210-824-2363
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Reference:
Calberson FL, De Moor RJ, Deroose CA. The Radix Entomolaris and Paramolaris: Clinical Approach in Endodontics. Journal of Endodontics. 2007;33(1):58-63.

05/13/2023

Thank you Clara Stuparitz for this great photo at the 2023 AAE conference in Chicago!

05/06/2023

Just finished up an amazing meeting at the annual conference in Chicago. Ready to start implementing the updates!

11/23/2021

How cool is that!

04/29/2021

I bet you didn’t know that May is save your tooth month. We have amazing ways to replace missing teeth, but nothing functions as well and the natural tooth.

03/24/2021

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2021/03/24/covid-pandemic-stress-causing-teeth-grinding-cracked-tooth/4796180001/

More than 70% of dentists surveyed are seeing an increase of patients with teeth grinding and clenching problems associated with stress.

03/13/2021

https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2021-archive/march/dentists-dental-students-among-providers-now-authorized-to-administer-covid-19-vaccine-nationwide

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has amended an emergency declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act to further expand the number health care providers to include dentists and dental students who are now authorized to vaccinate patients for COVID-19 nationw...

01/19/2021

New poll shows 51% Prefer Root Canal to Repeating 2020. We are on a mission to make it 100%

In a year of firsts, public health emergencies, an economic recession that no one could foresee, most people would prefer to endure dental pain and spam calls than repeat this year

01/07/2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that dentists, hygienists and assistants are included in its initial recommendation for health care personnel to be among those offered the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines.