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Expanded support enables continued funding of member-led initiatives that provide free endodontic care to underserved communities beginning January 2026 The Foundation for Endodontics is pleased to announce that Specialized Dental Partners has renewed its pledge commitment to the Foundation’s Domestic Access to Care Program for 2026. With this renewed partnership, the Foundation and Specialized Dental…
Through the Domestic Access to Care program, the Foundation for Endodontics and Specialized Dental Partners deliver essential funding that expands access to tooth-saving endodontic treatment for our nation’s most vulnerable populations. The 2025 grant recipients will provide care to hundreds of low-income, uninsured, and unhoused individuals who have few or no other treatment options. In…
The Foundation for Endodontics, with incredibly generous support from Dentsply Sirona, is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Freedom Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship, aimed at reducing the burden of student loan debt, drew dozens of qualified applicants. After a competitive review process, three remarkable individuals were selected for their exceptional promise, passion, and commitment…
Dear Colleagues, Managing patient expectations is a key element of the informed consent process. Typical questions asked by a patient presenting for root canal treatment include: Will it hurt? How much will it cost? How long will it take? How long will it last? Endodontic outcomes research is crucial for making informed treatment decisions that…
The Foundation’s International Access to Care efforts began in earnest in 2016. There are two main goals for this program: 1) to provide the highest quality specialty care to vulnerable populations; and 2) to provide resident AAE members with an enriching clinical experience unlike any they have encountered. To date, the Foundation has sent teams…