For the Love of Endo Podcast

Dr. Brett Gilbert and Dr. Bill Nudera

For the Love of Endo is where endodontics gets discussed the way it should be—openly, honestly, and without limits. Hosted by Dr. Bill Nudera and Dr. Brett Gilbert, the show brings together real conversations on clinical technique, decision-making, literature, innovation, business, leadership, and the evolving culture of the specialty.From root canal controversies and treatment philosophy to emerging technology, professional growth, and the realities of modern practice, nothing meaningful in endodontics is off the table. Whether you are an endodontist, resident, dental specialist, or general dentist who wants deeper insight into the specialty,  For the Love of Endo delivers thoughtful, high-level discussion from two clinicians who care deeply about where the profession has been, where it is now, and where it is going. ForTheLoveOfEndo.com Follow us on IG - @fortheloveofendopodcast

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Diagnosis Is the Real Procedure

    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 wrong tooth, you've already failed. The discussion dives deep into how specialists actually think before they ever walk into a room — the intake systems, the radiographic review, the subjective questionnaires designed to force active listening — and why they've already formed a working diagnosis 95% of the time before saying hello to the patient. But this episode gets real about the gray zones. Cold testing that contradicts what you see on the CBCT. Diffuse pain that won't localize. Fractures too small to visualize but large enough to destroy bone. The hosts unpack the concept of "fracture necrosis" — a term Dr. Berman coined after years of frustration watching well-treated teeth fail for reasons that couldn't be seen on any image — and how that curiosity led to a landmark (and initially controversial) paper in the Journal of Endodontics. They also tackle one of the thorniest conversations in clinical practice: when do you guide a patient toward a decision, and when do you hand it back to them? The two take different but thought-provoking stances — and it makes for one of the most honest exchanges about patient communication you'll hear. If you've ever treated a tooth perfectly and still lost, this episode is for you. For the Love of Endo is where the specialty comes alive - through honest conversation, sharp clinical insight, bold ideas and a shared passion for doing endodontics at the highest level.  Follow, rate, and share this podcast with colleagues committed to elevating endodontics. Learn more and connect at ForTheLoveOfEndo.com Hosted by Dr. Brett Gilbert and Dr. Bill Nudera—leaders in clinical endodontics and education. Join the conversation and connect with our community of clinicians. This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical or medical advice. Interested in partnering with the podcast? Contact: fortheloveofendopodcast@gmail.com

    21 min

  2. May 19

    The Future of Endo Starts Here - Recorded LIVE at AAE26

    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, the next generation of irrigation and instrumentation technology, and what it means to keep growing as a clinician long after you've mastered the basics. Brett opens up about his exploratory approach to new technology — and the honest failures that came with it — while Bill reflects on the year-long solo journey of building a decision-making app for endodontists from scratch. But it's not all technique. Brett's lecture on emotional intelligence lands as one of the episode's most resonant moments — a reminder that the most important instrument in any procedure is the clinician behind it. Equal parts recap, reflection, and rallying cry, this episode sets the tone for everything For the Love of Endo is setting out to be. For the Love of Endo is where the specialty comes alive - through honest conversation, sharp clinical insight, bold ideas and a shared passion for doing endodontics at the highest level.  Follow, rate, and share this podcast with colleagues committed to elevating endodontics. Learn more and connect at ForTheLoveOfEndo.com Hosted by Dr. Brett Gilbert and Dr. Bill Nudera—leaders in clinical endodontics and education. Join the conversation and connect with our community of clinicians. This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical or medical advice. Interested in partnering with the podcast? Contact: fortheloveofendopodcast@gmail.com

    16 min

  3. Apr 28

    For the Love of Endo - Our Origin Story

    FOR THE LOVE OF ENDO – Origin Story Every 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 crossing. The same conversation kept resurfacing - “we should build something together.” But like so many ideas in a busy clinical life, timing always seemed just out of reach. Until now. In this inaugural episode, Dr. Bill Nudera and Dr. Brett Gilbert share the story behind For the Love of Endo- what it took to finally turn years of friendship, respect, and shared vision into something real.This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a platform built on a simple but powerful belief: the next generation of endodontists deserves access to authentic clinical insight, refined technique, and a genuine passion for the craft. If you’ve ever had an idea you couldn’t ignore—or a collaboration you knew needed to happen—this episode will resonate.This is where it begins. Learn. Grow. Share. Ask questions. This is For the Love of Endo. For the Love of Endo is where the specialty comes alive - through honest conversation, sharp clinical insight, bold ideas and a shared passion for doing endodontics at the highest level.  Follow, rate, and share this podcast with colleagues committed to elevating endodontics. Learn more and connect at ForTheLoveOfEndo.com Hosted by Dr. Brett Gilbert and Dr. Bill Nudera—leaders in clinical endodontics and education. Join the conversation and connect with our community of clinicians. This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical or medical advice. Interested in partnering with the podcast? Contact: fortheloveofendopodcast@gmail.com

    2 min
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About

For the Love of Endo is where endodontics gets discussed the way it should be—openly, honestly, and without limits. Hosted by Dr. Bill Nudera and Dr. Brett Gilbert, the show brings together real conversations on clinical technique, decision-making, literature, innovation, business, leadership, and the evolving culture of the specialty.From root canal controversies and treatment philosophy to emerging technology, professional growth, and the realities of modern practice, nothing meaningful in endodontics is off the table. Whether you are an endodontist, resident, dental specialist, or general dentist who wants deeper insight into the specialty,  For the Love of Endo delivers thoughtful, high-level discussion from two clinicians who care deeply about where the profession has been, where it is now, and where it is going. ForTheLoveOfEndo.com Follow us on IG - @fortheloveofendopodcast

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  • Creator
    Dr. Brett Gilbert and Dr. Bill Nudera
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Dr. Brett Gilbert
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    For the Love of Endo Podcast

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