A new experimental approach for the treatment of inflamed pulp is discussed. This approach is radically different from available therapies that are extremely aggressive, expensive, and painful.

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Dr. Masri received his first dental degree from the University of Jordan Dental School in 1997 and completed a prosthodontic residency at the University of Maryland, College of Dental Surgery in 2001. Dr. Masri has a Master degree in oral biology and a PhD in biomedical sciences. Dr. Masri is the Assistant Editor of the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, a fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, a member of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and an Associate Member of the Academy of Prosthodontics. 
In addition to being an expert in fixed, removable and implant dentistry, Dr. Masri is a dedicated academician and researcher. Dr. Masri is an Assistant Professor at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery and at the University of Maryland Medical School. He lectures nationally and internationally and serves as an external examiner for international dental schools in the field of prosthodontics. He is the moderator of the American College of Prosthodontics annual Board Preparation Course and has authored numerous scientific papers. Dr. Masri currently supervises a federally funded research laboratory that studies the etiology and treatment of chronic pain.