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Melissa McCartney Drum, DDS, MS Assistant Professor Section of Endodontics College of Dentistry The Ohio State University

Answers questions in the following forums:

• Dental and Oral Health (Adults)
• Dental and Oral Health Center
• Root Canals

NetWellness Articles associated with this Author:

	Article Name	Forum
	Root Canals	Root Canals

Education:

• 2004-2006 The Ohio State University---Masters of Science Columbus, OH
• 2000-2004 University of Minnesota School of Dentistry---DDS Minneapolis, MN
• 1997-2000 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities---Pre-dental Minneapolis, MN

Licensure or Certification:

• 2004-2006. The Ohio State University Department of Endodontics--- Certificate in Endodontics Columbus, OH

Affiliations:

• Sept 2006- Present. Assistant Professor Section of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
• September 1999 - May 2000. Inorganic Chem Lab TA, University of Minnesota, Department of Chemistry
• September 1999 - May 2000. Inorganic Chemistry Tutor, University of Minnesota, Department of Chemistry

Research:

• “Injection pain of the inferior alveolar nerve block in patients with irreversible pulpitis” (2006-present)
• Masters Thesis (2004 - 2006) “A prospective, randomized, double-blind study to evaluate the effects of morphine on postoperative pain in symptomatic, necrotic teeth.” PI: Dr. Al Reader
• Summer Research Fellow (May 2003 – March 2004) “Effect of cannabinoids on tumor cell proliferation in vitro” PI: Dr. Darryl Hamamoto
• Student Research (January 2003 - May 2003) Retrospective chart reviews of the graduate endodontic department retreatments PI: Dr. Walter Bowles

Grants:

• May 2003 Summer Research Fellowship Grant

Awards:

• Oct 2006 AAE Board Eligible
• May 2004 AAE Student Achievement Award in Endodontics
• May 2004 Quintessence Award for Research
• May 2004 Oral Biology Award for Research
• June 2003 Robert and Louise Betzner Scholarship
• June 2002 C.A.L. and Ester J.E. Anderson Scholarship
• June 2001 School of Dentistry Academic Excellence Award

Web Links:

• Access to Dental Care (American Dental Association)
• Cracked Teeth (American Association of Endodontists)
• Endodontic Procedure (American Association of Endodontists)
• Endodontic Retreatment (American Association of Endodontists)
• Find an Endodontist Near You (American Association of Endodontists)
• Getting to the Root of Endodontic (Root Canal) Treatments
• Myths About Root Canals
• Post-Treatment Care (American Association of Endodontists)
• Root Canal (Endodontic) Treatment
• Root Canal Therapy
• Root Canal Treatment Animation
• What is Endodontic Treatment? (American Association of Endodontists)
• Why do I need another endodontic procedure? (American Association of Endodontists)
• Will I have pain during or after the procedure? (American Association of Endodontists).

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