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Dr. Lorel E. Burns

Part II: The ADEA Leadership Institute, Endo Education, and the Foundation Dr. Lorel E. Burns, DDS, MS, is the recipient of the 2023-2024 AAE Foundation & Specialty1 Partners/ADEA Scholar for the ADEA Leadership Institute award. The Foundation had the honor of speaking with Dr. Burns, who shared how she has ventured down various paths to create…

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Meet the 2023 Domestic Access to Care Grant Awardees

The Foundation for Endodontics’ and Specialized Dental Partners’ Domestic Access to Care Program aids endodontic specialists in providing access to free endodontic care to underserved patients within the United States. The Foundation believes every endodontist has the capacity to make a significant difference and is proud to empower specialists to serve patients and spread goodwill.   Florida…

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President’s Message – July 2023

Summer is a time when endodontics welcomes new residents to fifty-eight CODA-accredited endodontic programs across the United States and Canada. The Foundation for Endodontics welcomes you to the best specialty in dentistry! As the president of the Foundation, I am happy to you share with you our mission of supporting endodontic research, education, outreach and…

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Dr. Lorel E. Burns Q&A – Part I: To Mentor and Serve

This month, the Foundation spoke with Dr. Lorel E. Burns, DDS, MS, who is the 2023-2024 ADEA Scholarship recipient. Dr. Burns shared how she has ventured down various paths to create a multifaceted and service-oriented career in endodontics and academia, embracing the pillars of scholarship, teaching, and service.  Please enjoy Part I of Dr. Burns’…

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How do you give back?

The Foundation salutes the tremendous spirit of giving and philanthropy in the endodontic community. We hope you’re inspired to take action by the following examples of your colleagues giving back to their communities…and if you already have, please tell us your story! Dr. Andrew D’Amelio (pictured with Dr. Francisco Nieves) began volunteering at Mercy Clinic…

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