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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…
Read MoreThe impact of the research conducted by Foundation beneficiaries via competitive grants can be profound. Many times, the research funded by the Foundation serves as the basis for extramural funding from larger sources, elevating the specialty. It is a privilege to highlight some of the brightest in the field and disseminate their findings to the…
Read MoreThanks to the generosity of its donors, the Foundation is committed to strengthening the specialty and its clinicians while striving for stronger patient outcomes. It’s not too late to make a difference and serve the specialty through philanthropy! Staff is available to discuss options and payment plans for gifts, multi-year commitments, deferred gifts, and other…
Read MoreThe end of the year is quickly approaching and with a lot of reflection, I have decided to share what I am most thankful for (professionally), which is being an endodontist. The reawakening happened this year when at my institution, the University of Maryland, the chance of being accepted into the endodontic residency program reached…
Read MoreIn 2023, the Foundation for Endodontics and Specialized Dental Partners’ Domestic Access to Care program awarded $60,000 to various projects around the US. Dr. Yehuda Benjamin, chair of the Department of Endodontics at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, pursued a grant to address a unique need in his community. In the face of…
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