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Recapping the 2026 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition
The 2026 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition was held March 21–24, 2026, in Montréal, Québec, Canada. During the Section on Endodontics meeting, attendees discussed several key issues affecting endodontic education, including faculty recruitment and retention, the ongoing shortage of endodontic educators, increased collaboration among programs, and opportunities to strengthen engagement within the academic community. Dr.…
Help Shape the Future of Endodontic Leadership
Strong leadership is essential to the continued success of the specialty of endodontics. As the profession evolves and new challenges and opportunities emerge, the American Association of Endodontists remains committed to developing future leaders who will help guide the profession, advocate for patients, and strengthen the endodontic community. To support that commitment, the AAE is…
Beyond the Apex: Navigating AI in Endodontic Diagnosis, Education and Ethics
By Ashley L. Madern, DMD, MS A student once asked after lecture, “If AI can see more pixels and grayscale than my eye can, shouldn’t I trust it when it identifies a periapical radiolucency?” This question captures the complexity of AI in both clinical and educational contexts. AI systems are being trained to detect patterns…
Education in and for the Future: Reflections from the AAE26 Panel
By Yehuda Joesph Benjamin, D.M.D., M.S. Bob Dylan famously reminded us that “the times they are a-changin’,” signaling that the zeitgeist evolves from generation to generation. The times are indeed changing for endodontics and endodontic education, and those changes are unfolding in real time. The decisions we make today regarding technology adoption, policy, educational philosophy, and…
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…