i finally made the cover of this publication.......yes i said "finally".. :-).....small victories happen every now and then... :-) thank you to: Dr Eric Herbranson for his continued mentorship, guidance, support and great teaching. and for opening the door that allowed this picture to make it to this publication. Dr Terry Pannkuk, DDS, MScD, Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics for his continued mentorship, guidance, support and great teaching Dr Castellucci for the inspiration and instruction in tooth clearing Dr John Jaber for continuing to push me to continue this work. Dr Jeff Krupp for continuing to push me to continue this work. Dr Usman Fazli for continuing to push me to continue this work Dr Rod Tataryn for continuing to push me to continue this work. Dr Taylor Gehring for the specimen the editors of the journal! my patent attorneys.... :-)!!