Foundation for Endodontics 2025 - 2026 Campaign
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Goal - $770,000
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Foundation for Endodontics News
Learn more about the Foundation's work to secure the future of the specialty. Read the news below from the AAE Communiqué.
Foundation’s REACH in Action: Expanding Endodontic Care Beyond Borders in St. Lucia
By Dr. Jessica Hwang Dr. Jeremy Sprouse is a second-year resident at University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston. The Paper Point’s Dr. Jessica Hwang (PGY2, UCLA) spoke with him about his experience volunteering with the AAE Foundation through an international access-to-care trip to St. Lucia. Dr. Sprouse provided endodontic care with his mentor,…
AI-Powered Clinical Decision Support Tools in Endodontic Education
By Keith R. Boyer, DDS The concept of Artificial intelligence (AI) has existed for many years, but recent advances in technology, such as ChatGPT, have brought AI to the forefront of our daily lives. This explosive growth of technology has a profound opportunity to reshape medicine, research, and education. Machine learning, a subset of AI…
Column: Dr. Andrew Miller
Becoming an educator was one of the easiest decisions that I have ever made; and it can be for you as well. Like almost every admissions letter I had the opportunity to review while serving on the Admissions Committee at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine during my tenure as Director of…
APICES 2025: Registration Opens Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The AAE is pleased to invite 300 endodontic residents to attend APICES 2025, taking place August 15–16 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. This complimentary, annual event is designed exclusively for endodontic residents and offers a unique opportunity to explore topics not typically covered in formal training. APICES serves as both a launchpad for your…
Opening Windows: Inspiring Residents and Endodontists to Become Educators
By Susan Paurazas, DDS, MS, MHS, Yaara Berdan, DDS, MBA “The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.”- Sydney J. Harris This quote illustrates that the purpose of educators is not only to serve as a mentor and allow students and residents to mirror their mentors, but to be open to new…
Recapping AAE’s Role at the 2025 ADEA Annual Session and Exhibition
At the 2025 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition (March 8–11), the Endodontic Section convened to address key priorities and developments in advanced dental education. The American Association of Endodontists was well-represented, contributing to thoughtful dialogue and ongoing collaboration within the broader dental education community. The session included an update from AAE President Dr. Natasha Flake,…
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