
It is an amazing time to be in the field of endodontics. The future is truly now. Innovation is occurring at a staggering rate and is being fueled by the passion for knowledge and expertise of our practitioners. The wide-ranging discussion will address the past, present, and future of endodontics, the profound changes both in effect and imminent.
Dr. Sameer Jain earned his Certificate and MSD in Endodontics from the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry at Houston (2015-2017). Dr. Jain completed his Masters in Dental Biomaterials at University at Buffalo in New York (2013-2015), General Practice Residency (2011-12), and dental school from India (2007-2011). Dr. Jain is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He formerly served as an Assistant Professor Director of the Urgent Care Clinic with the Department of Endodontics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry. Dr. Jain is currently a Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International (ADI) and recipient of the James H. Revere scholarship. His research activity focuses on endodontic biomaterials and transnational technology. He has established the country’s first dynamic navigation model for “Minimally Invasive Endodontics” research and development. His research paper published in JOE, 3-Dimensional Accuracy of Dynamic Navigation Technology in Locating Calcified Canals" was one of the first research papers to explore the potential of applying dynamic 3D navigation technology in Endodontics. Dr. Jain has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed published articles and two books in the field of endodontics. Dr. Jain is the inventor and holds a patent for “HYBROSONIC”, a novel heat + sonic obturation and irrigation system. His work has earned recognition in the form of the American Association of Endodontists Resident Award, the Jean-Marie Laurichesse Research Award, the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award, MIT’s Young Innovator TR35 Fellow award, and the American Dental Association’s Henry M. Thornton Fellowship award. Dr. Jain is a scientific reviewer for all the top endodontic journals (Journal of Endodontics, International Endodontic Journal, and Clinical Oral Investigations) and serves as a nominated member of the American Association of Endodontists’ Research and Scientific Affairs Committee.