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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…
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,…
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…