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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…

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,…

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…

The Impact of Foundation Funded Research

The 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…

Thank You for Serving the Specialty!

Thanks 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…