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Foundation Enthusiastically Supports Endodontic Outcomes Study

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…

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International Access to Care: Beyond Jamaica

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…

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Meet the New REACH Members

This April, we are excited to welcome to the newest members of the REACH Committee for the 2025-2026 term. The REACH Committee holds a special place within our organization, serving as a launchpad for residents who aspire to become future leaders within the specialty. Created with residents in mind, REACH offers an invaluable opportunity to…

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Leticia Chaves de Souza: 2024 Foundation & Specialty1 Partners/ADEA Scholar

The Foundation for Endodontics is proud to announce that Dr. Leticia Chaves de Souza, Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, is the 2024 Foundation & Specialty1 Partners/ADEA Scholar for the ADEA Leadership Institute. For more than a decade, the Foundation has awarded a $25,000 scholarship to a deserving endodontic educator,…

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President’s Message: February 2025

If endodontists are asked, “What does the Foundation for Endodontics do?” most could answer with “supports research, education, and access to care,” and they would be correct. Funding projects for research, education, and assisting marginalized populations are noble projects at the core of what the Foundation has evolved to do. But several years ago, when…

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