CHICAGO (June 30, 2009) — William T. Johnson, D.D.S., M.S., was named vice president of the American Association of Endodontists at its recent 2009 Annual Session in Orlando, Fla.
Dr. Johnson, the Richard E. Walton Professor and chair of the department of endodontics at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in Iowa City, has had a long record of service to the AAE. In addition to representing District V on the AAE Board of Directors, Dr. Johnson has been Board liaison to and member of various AAE committees including Research and Scientific Affairs, Educational Affairs, Annual Session Planning and Continuing Education. He was also general chair of the 2005 AAE Annual Session.
As a dedicated Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, Dr. Johnson has served in several capacities on its Board of Directors, including two terms each as both secretary and president. His leadership was instrumental in restructuring the certifying board’s written examination and case history portfolio processes.
He is also active in other professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the American Dental Education Association and the International Association for Dental Research. He is a Fellow of the American and International Colleges of Dentists.
A prolific author and lecturer on endodontic topics, Dr. Johnson authored the textbook Color Atlas of Endodontics published by W.B. Saunders, and serves as a reviewer for several publications, including the Journal of Endodontics, Special Care Dentistry, and Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics.
Dr. Johnson served in the U.S. Army and the Iowa Army National Guard for 22 years, and received the “A” Proficiency Designator Award, the highest award for professional achievement given by the Office of the Surgeon General.
He is currently a resident of Iowa City, Iowa, and received his D.D.S., M.S. and Certificate in Endodontics from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
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The American Association of Endodontists, headquartered in Chicago, represents more than 7,000 members worldwide, including approximately 95 percent of all eligible endodontists in the United States. The Association, founded in 1943, is dedicated to excellence in the art and science of endodontics and to the highest standard of patient care. The Association inspires its members to pursue professional advancement and personal fulfillment through education, research, advocacy, leadership, communication and service.