Paper Point Editorial – May 2026
By Priscilla L. Carpenter, DDS, MS As the academic year begins to wind down, many residents find themselves in a unique season of transition. Graduation is approaching, interviews and contracts are…
Read MoreEndodontists Teaching Endodontics: Good in Theory, Even Better in Practice!
By Levi Ulmer, Kade Bunting, and John-Ross Floyd Take a moment to reflect on your predoctoral years and early career. Among those experiences, what most shaped your education and guided…
Read MoreEducation in and for the Future: Reflections from the AAE26 Panel
By Yehuda Joesph Benjamin, D.M.D., M.S. Bob Dylan famously reminded us that “the times they are a-changin’,” signaling that the zeitgeist evolves from generation to generation. The times are indeed…
Read MoreWhy Dentists Should Be Careful When Using AI To Make Insurance Decisions
By Shawn M. Johnson, ChFC®, CLU®, CLTC Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of how professionals make financial decisions. Dentists are using AI tools to compare insurance policies, interpret coverage…
Read MoreAAE Advocacy Wins: Michigan House Advances HB 4593 to Protect Dental Specialty Integrity
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) continues to demonstrate the power of organized advocacy as Michigan House Bill 4593 successfully passed the Michigan House of Representatives and now advances to the Senate…
Read MoreAAE Supports REDI Act and Improving Dental Administration Act
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) continues to support federal legislation addressing key challenges facing the specialty, including student loan burden and dental benefits administration. Two bills currently under consideration—the…
Read MoreAAE and ODC Call on Congress to Prioritize Oral Health Programs
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) recently joined the Organized Dental Coalition (ODC) in urging Congress to maintain funding for essential oral health programs within the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
Read MoreAAE Strengthens Engagement with Private Payers to Advance Endodontic Care
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) recently convened a collaborative meeting with dental insurance leaders from across the country to discuss opportunities to strengthen endodontic coverage policies and improve patient access to endodontists.…
Read MoreAAE and ADA Leadership Collaborate on Advocacy Priorities Shaping the Future of Dentistry
During the AAE Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, AAE leadership met with the American Dental Association (ADA) to discuss shared priorities impacting endodontists, the broader dental profession, and patient…
Read MoreAdvocacy in Action: Dr. Kenneth B. Wiltbank Reflects on 15 Years of Service to Endodontics
Dr. Kenneth B. Wiltbank earned his dental degree from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), graduating in 1998. He later completed his endodontic residency at The University of Texas Health…
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