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A recent Network study shows that endodontists treat more-complex molar cases and patients with higher education, while general dentists see more patients with advanced periodontal diseases and prescribe more antibiotics. Pain, stress, and demographics also vary between groups—insights that could improve referrals and patient care.

We’re exploring the possibility of hosting an Annual Practitioner Meeting to coincide with the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in February 2026. Help us shape the event by answering a brief 5-question Quick Poll about your interest, preferred format, and location.

Join us on September 12, 2025, for a special webinar presenting key findings from the Post-Operative Pain Study (POPS). Dr. Muhammad Walji, the study PI, and Dr. Sayali Tungare, dental researcher and epidemiologist, will present results from the POPS study, which assessed pain levels in 3,139 patients from 144 Network practitioners following dental procedures. Be among the first to hear our findings!

This 45-minute session is open to all Network members and offers 1 CE credit for registered attendees. Don’t miss this opportunity to apply research findings to your clinical practice and engage directly with the study team during a live Q&A.



🕙 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM PST

🕚 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM MST

🕛 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM CST

🕐 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM EST

Join us on September 26, 2025, for a one-hour webinar led by Dr. Sandra Japuntich, Principal Investigator of the FreSH Study, and Dr. Sarah Helseth, site PI at Northwestern University. This session will present the results of the trial that tested the implementation of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling in dental practices, including insights from both patients and practitioners on its acceptability, benefits, and challenges.

This session will also feature a panel discussion with FreSH study practitioners, offering valuable real-world insights into the implementation of NRT sampling in dental practices. All interested Network practitioners are encouraged to attend. Participants will receive 1 CE credit.

🕙 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM PST

🕚 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM MST

🕛 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM CST

🕐 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM EST

Improving the nation's oral health by improving

the knowledge base for clinical decision-making

and moving the latest evidence into routine care

The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network is supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), grants U19-DE-028717 and U01-DE-028727