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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.
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,…
The Value of Mentorship
By David Landwehr, DDS, MS Where does 25 years go? As a private practice endodontist for the last two-and-a-half decades I have been witness to tremendous changes. My career began with dipping working length films in developer and hand files for instrumentation. That has evolved into an apex locator and completely mechanical instrumentation resulting in…
Empowering Future Leaders: A Recap of the 2025 Leadership Development Program
The 2025 Leadership Development Program (LDP) brought together a group of promising endodontists for an inspiring two-day experience focused on professional growth, leadership development, and collaboration. Hosted at Sable at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL, the event was designed to equip participants with the tools and insights needed to excel as future leaders in endodontics…
In Crisis: A Millisecond that can Change Everything
By Joel Small, DDS, and Edwin McDonald, DDS There is an old saying that our success is determined by the “three A’s”; ability, availability, and affability. There is no question that ability and availability are key components for success of any clinical healthcare practice. Affability is a curious quality, however. In recent years, the “softer…
Enhancing Dental Education Through AI: Revolutionizing Exam Creation and Grading
Craig Dunlap, DDS & Gordon Lai, MSD, DDS Using Artificial Intelligence to Write and Grade Exam Questions for Dental Students Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education, offering innovative approaches to enhance teaching and assessment. In dentistry—a field with rigorous curricula and high proficiency standards—AI has the potential to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and provide personalized…
Burnout in Endodontics: Recognizing, Preventing, and Managing Stress in a High-Pressure Field
By Kent A. McBride D.D.S., M.S. Burnout is an issue that has gained increasing attention in healthcare professions, including dentistry. Among dental specialties, endodontics presents unique challenges that contribute to the risk of burnout. The pressure of delivering high-quality care in a field that demands both precision and efficiency can take a toll on endodontists,…
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