{"id":178,"date":"2017-09-07T23:58:53","date_gmt":"2017-09-07T23:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/?page_id=178"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:55:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:55:57","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h2>About the Foundation for Endodontics<\/h2>\n<p>The AAE Foundation was incorporated in 1966, as the philanthropic arm of the AAE; it is a 501(c)3 charity. Over the years, its mission and activities have evolved. Today, the AAE Foundation, nicknamed the Foundation for Endodontics, makes a lasting impact on the specialty of endodontics by providing resources to address needs, meet challenges and realize dreams for the future. The Foundation makes a lasting impact on the specialty of endodontics. Learn more about the Foundation&#8217;s history through the thoughts of those who helped shape it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/news\/focus\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Read our 2024 Focus Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/about-aae\/aae-annual-reports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">See the Foundation&#8217;s contributions to the AAE&#8217;s Annual Reports<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/04\/Foundation-for-Endodontics_2024-Financial-Statements.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Review our 2024 Financial Statements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Mission<\/h2>\n<p>The Foundation for Endodontics strengthens the specialty and improves oral health by providing resources for endodontic research, education, and access to care.<\/p>\n<p>The Foundation is fulfilling its mission through various activities, funding initiatives, and a long-term strategic plan. Check out the projects below to better understand how the Foundation is the number one supporter of the specialty:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/funding-opportunities\/research-grant-program\/competitive-research-grant-recipients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Research Grants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/funding-opportunities\/department-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Supporting Endodontic Departments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/funding-opportunities\/endodontic-educator-fellowship-award\/fellowship-award-recipients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Strengthening Educators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/specialty\/2016\/06\/24\/foundation-for-endodontics-spreads-message-of-saving-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Access to Care<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Vision<\/h2>\n<p>The Foundation for Endodontics advances initiatives to save natural dentition.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Core Values<\/h2>\n<p>Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Impact, Philanthropy<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the Foundation for Endodontics The AAE Foundation was incorporated in 1966, as the philanthropic arm of the AAE; it is a 501(c)3 charity. 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