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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, There are over 300 dentists known as endodontists
3in Illinois; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Endodontists are dental experts who are highly
5skilled in diagnosing and treating tooth pain, performing root
6canal treatment, and treating dental emergencies; they have
7continued working even during the height of the COVID-19
8pandemic, reducing the need for patients to seek emergency
9dental care at Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care facilities;
10they have completed three years of specialized training beyond
11dental school, with additional training focused on diagnosing
12tooth pain and performing root canal treatment and other
13procedures relating to the interior of the tooth; in many
14cases, a diseased tooth can be saved with endodontic
15treatment; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Endodontists have incredible precision and
17hand-eye coordination, making them highly skilled in
18performing complex treatments; they use the most current and
19advanced technology to treat dental patients; no one is better
20at saving a patient's natural teeth; and
 
21    WHEREAS, Endodontists perform many other endodontic
22treatments and surgeries, address traumatic dental injuries,

 

 

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1and place dental implants; while their goal is to save a
2patient's natural teeth whenever possible, they will look at
3all treatment options to determine the best course of action
4for each individual case; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Endodontists limit their practice solely to
6endodontic treatments, performing an average of 25 root canal
7treatments a week; specialized treatment gives patients the
8best outcome and leads to faster healing; for this reason,
9dentists and endodontists often work as partners in care so
10that the best member of the dental team is handling each
11appropriate issue with a patient's teeth; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Teeth are an important part of a person's
13well-being; they are the gateway to nutrition, are used to
14express emotion, and provide an overall sign of good health;
15poor oral hygiene can lead to other health problems; regular
16dental visits, flossing, brushing thoroughly at least twice a
17day, and refraining from foods and habits that can cause
18cavities are important steps for maintaining the overall
19health of one's gums, teeth, and mouth; therefore, be it
 
20    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
21HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
22we declare May 2021 as Save Your Tooth Month, recognize the
23endodontists who are dedicated to saving patients' natural

 

 

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1teeth, and encourage citizens of Illinois to practice good
2oral hygiene to save their natural teeth.