What’s on Your Tray?



Dr. Gregory Ellis
Endodontics Conroe, Texas

Dr. Ellis did his undergraduate studies in psychology at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and received his doctorate in dental surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans in 1992.

Since 2001, Ellis has limited his practice exclusively to endodontics and has practiced in Conroe, Texas, since 2005.

Ellis is a member of a number of organizations, including The American Association of Endodontics, American Dental Association, the Brazos Valley Dental Society, the Houston Academy of Endodontists, Seattle Study Club of The Woodlands, and the LSU School of Dentistry's Committee of 100.

When away from the office he likes to golf, spend time with his family and explore the outdoors. He's been married to his wife, Chantal, since 1992. They have two children, Natalie and Jacob.


Top Image:
10% citric acid (blue) used in place of EDTA - 6% NaOCl (bleach) - Both irrigants are used in a 12cc syringe with closed-ended, side-ported 30 gauge cannulas - Nickel-titanium pluggers (sizes 9/11, 5/7, 1/3) - Iris scissors by Hu-Friedy

Left Image:
- Ultradent 6”x6”
- Medium rubber dam on an Ostby Frame
- Anesthetics: 4% Citanest Plain (initial anesthetic of pH = 7.0)
- Subsequent anesthetic of standard Lidocaine
- Hu-Friedy matte rubber dam clamps (for use under the microscope)

Bottom Image:
- Kerr Touch’n Heat electric heat carrier
- Root ZX Apex Locator
- A-dec/W&H 2:1 reduction head for electric handpiece
Not Pictured:
  • Super Cold 134 refrigerant
  • Cetacaine Topical Anesthetic Spray
  • Global Microscope with LED light pack and camera adapter
  • B&L Beta “Hot Shot” gutta percha gun
  • NOMAD portable X-ray unit used with Dexis Digital X-ray
  • A-dec unit with electric handpiece for use as both a slow-speed (36,000 RPMs) or endo handpiece (100-2600 RPMs); MK Dent or Kavo high-speed handpieces and built in Acteon Ultrasonic unit.
  • #8, #10 file
  • Channels orifice opener
  • Dentsply PathFiles for making the glide path (sizes #13, #15, #17)
  • Channels shaping files (#1 and #2)
  • EndoSequence files (#30/.04, 25/.04 and 20/.04)
  • Channels apical finishing files (#1 and# 2)
Sponsors
Townie Perks
Townie® Poll
Who or what do you turn to for most financial advice regarding your practice?
  
Sally Gross, Member Services Specialist
Phone: +1-480-445-9710
Email: sally@farranmedia.com
©2025 Dentaltown, a division of Farran Media • All Rights Reserved
9633 S. 48th Street Suite 200 • Phoenix, AZ 85044 • Phone:+1-480-598-0001 • Fax:+1-480-598-3450