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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, There are over 350 specialized dentists known as
3endodontists in Illinois; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Endodontists are dental specialists who are
5highly skilled in diagnosing and treating tooth pain and
6performing root canal treatment; along with two to three years
7of advanced training beyond dental school, endodontists have
8incredible precision and hand-eye coordination, making them
9highly skilled in performing complex treatments; they use the
10most specialized and advanced technology to treat tooth pain
11and perform root canal treatment; no one is better at saving
12your natural teeth; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Endodontists perform many other endodontic
14treatments and surgeries, address traumatic dental injuries,
15and place dental implants; their goal is to save a patient's
16natural teeth whenever possible; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Endodontists limit their practice solely to
18endodontic treatments, performing an average of 25 root canal
19treatments a week; specialized treatment gives patients the
20best outcome and leads to faster healing; for this reason,
21dentists and endodontists often work as partners in care so
22that the best member of the dental team is handling each

 

 

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1appropriate issue with a patient's teeth; and
 
2    WHEREAS, Poor oral hygiene can lead to other health
3problems; regular dental visits, flossing, brushing thoroughly
4at least twice a day, and refraining from foods and habits that
5can cause cavities are important steps for maintaining the
6overall health of one's gums, teeth, and mouth; therefore, be
7it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
9HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
10we declare May 2020 as Save Your Tooth Month, recognize the
11endodontists who are dedicated to saving patients' natural
12teeth by way of Root Canal Treatment, and encourage citizens of
13Illinois to practice good oral hygiene.