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For the Love of Endo Podcast

Dr. Brett Gilbert and Dr. Bill Nudera 5 Episodes Aug 11, 2026

For the Love of Endo is a podcast dedicated to endodontics, hosted by Dr. Bill Nudera and Dr. Brett Gilbert. The show features open and honest discussions on clinical techniques, decision-making, literature, innovation, business, leadership, and the evolving culture of the specialty. Topics range from root canal controversies and treatment philosophy to emerging technology and professional growth. It is aimed at endodontists, residents, dental specialists, and general dentists seeking deeper insight into endodontics.

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Burnout, Balance and Finding Meaning Aug 11, 2026 2135 You built the career. You earned the degree. You created the practice, the income, the reputation, and the life you once dreamed about. So why do you get home on Friday completely depleted, collapse onto the couch, and already dread going back to work on Monday? In this deeply personal episode of For the Love of Endo, Dr. Brett Gilbert and Dr. Bill Nudera step away from the clinical conversation t

Cracked Teeth: What They Are, Why They Occur, and How to Manage Them Jul 28, 2026 2022 Cracked teeth have become one of the most common—and frustrating—problems encountered in modern dentistry. Patients often present with vague symptoms, inconsistent findings, and uncertainty about the future of their tooth.In this episode of For the Love of Endo, Dr. Bill Nudera and Dr. Brett Gilbert tackle one of the most challenging diagnostic and treatment dilemmas facing clinicians today. Drawi

The Hidden Cost of Extraction Jul 14, 2026 1879 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?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 n

What Dental School Didn't Teach You Jul 2, 2026 2404 Most dentists don't master endodontics in dental school — they master it in the operatory, one hard case at a time.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.This

The Irrigation Wars - What's Really Cleaning Your Root Canals? Jun 16, 2026 1790 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

Diagnosis Is the Real Procedure Jun 2, 2026 1272 What if the most important thing you do for your patient never shows up on the procedure code?In this episode, two experienced endodontists pull back the curtain on the part of clinical care that rarely gets talked about — the art and science of diagnosis. Dr. Brett Gilbert joins the conversation to make a bold but simple argument: no matter how flawless your technique, if you're treating the wron

The Future of Endo Starts Here - Recorded LIVE at AAE26 May 19, 2026 950 Recorded live on Day 2 of the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting, this episode captures Dr. Brett and Dr. Bill mid-momentum — reflecting on two days of lectures, conversations, and the electric energy that only happens when an entire specialty gathers in one room.The hosts unpack what's been on everyone's mind at the meeting: the evolving role of AI in clinical decision-making, th

For the Love of Endo - Our Origin Story Apr 28, 2026 103 FOR THE LOVE OF ENDO – Origin StoryEvery meaningful collaboration has a beginning. For Bill and Brett, it started in 2004 at the University of Illinois Chicago- a second-year endodontic resident and a newly graduated clinician from University of Maryland Dental School. There was an immediate connection. And over the next two decades, that connection never really left.For 22 years, their paths kept

For the Love of Endo Podcast

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