Dr Rico D. Short

05/23/2025

Tips on locating the mid mesial canal on lower molars.

The middle mesial canal (MMC), a third canal in the mesial root of a lower molar, is present in approximately 1-15% of mandibular molars.

03/18/2025

Check out this Duo in action! Dr. Rico Short utilized our new ZenFlex™ CM files to shape these canals and obturated with our ZenSeal™ Bioceramic Sealer! He was able to naturally follow the curvature of the canals while preserving the tooth’s structural integrity. Want to see for yourself? Request a demo: https://hubs.ly/Q038Tdks0​

Dr. Rico Short is a paid consultant of Kerr. The opinions expressed in this article are those of Dr. Short. Kerr is a medical device manufacture and does not dispense medical advice. Clinicians should use their own professional judgment in treating their patients.

03/11/2025

It’s MBTUESDAY!
I got 2 Tips For You!…but first…
Did you know….On average, about 70-95% of maxillary first molars have an MB2 canal, but it may be difficult to locate without enhanced visualization tools like a dental microscope.

2 Tips for Locating and Instrumenting the MB2 Canal in Maxillary First Molars

1. Preoperative Assessment
• Use CBCT Imaging: This helps visualize the MB2 canal’s presence, trajectory, and curvature before starting.
• Analyze the Pulp Chamber Floor: A darker groove running from MB1 to the palatal canal often indicates MB2.

2. Proper Access Cavity Design
• Extend the Access Slightly Mesially: The traditional triangular access should be modified into a rhomboidal or slightly oval shape to expose MB2.
• Remove the Dentin Shelf: The MB2 canal is often hidden beneath a dentinal overhang—gently troughing with high speed round bur or ultrasonics.

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03/03/2025

🚨Dr. Rico D. Short will be giving a FREE WEBINAR On CBCT Imaging!

Already 300 attendees have registered globally!

When: March 4th 2025
Time: 7:00 pm EST

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01/20/2025

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12/23/2024

The Dr. Rico D Short Scholarship Fund The countdown is on! The students need your support! We have only 8 days to raise $5,000 to help students with financial. Any amount is appreciated and it’s 100% tax deductible! The funds will all go towards The Dr. Rico D. Short Scholarship Endowment Fund.Click the link below:https://give.communityfunded.com/o/augusta-university/i/augusta-univ-crowdfunding/s/dr-rico-d-short-scholarship-endowment?fbclid=IwAR0brrNuh0x56xYwurQNA5cBbWTM8WJAZWGhKFcH4G9_4n3SjsJDbFuW0eI

12/23/2024

Kerr just published a very nice downloadable clinical case reference book. I published a few of my cases in the book. Go check them out.
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10/25/2024

The Dr. Rico D. Short Annual Endowment Is Asking For Donations For 2025. Please Consider Giving Today.
It's 100% Tax Deductible And The Funds Go Directly To Students! We Have 67 Days To Raise $5000.00.

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10/15/2024

The SHORT Case Of The Day!
Tooth #30 ~ "I Don't Want My Tooth Pulled"
A 17 year old was in pain for over 1 month on tooth 30. The mom took her to a local dentist. The dentist advised her to have the tooth extracted because they did not do root canals. The mom decided to take her to Columbia South America to get the dental work done. When she got to Columbia the dentist said they didn't do root canals just extractions. The mom was very disappointed. She then heard about our office here in Atlanta.

She came to see me for a pain-free root canal experience in under 1 hour. She said I wish I knew you did this so well prior to my trip to Columbia. She was very grateful we were able to get her daughter out of pain and save her tooth.



Dr. Rico D. Short
Board Certified Endodontist / Author / Speaker
Apex Endodontics P.C / Atlanta

10/09/2024

The SHORT Case Of The Day!
New File Alert ~ ZenFlex CM by Kerr Dental

As an independent clinical consultant and KOL I get to try new files before they hit the market from several companies. Today I had the pleasure of using the ZenFlex CM (CM -Controlled Memory) file system by Kerr Dental.

Endodontic treatment was performed on tooth #15. I used Kerr Elements cordless rotary handpiece and Apex Connect (apex locator) for the working length. This handpiece is very light and can be preset to just about any rotary file. ZenFlex CM files were used to clean and shape the canals. They were very efficient, flexible, and strong. ZenSeal Bioceramic Sealer was used in a single cone technique. It's a very smooth bioceramic sealer with great radiopacity.

This case came out amazing. I was very impressed with the new improvements Kerr Dental has made in their endodontic line of products.



Dr. Rico D. Short
Board Certified Endodontist / Author / Speaker
Apex Endodontics P.C / Atlanta