AAE Celebrates Record-Breaking Proclamations for Save Your Tooth Month
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is proud to announce a record-breaking achievement in support of Save Your Tooth Month. This year, the AAE has successfully secured 18 proclamations from lawmakers across the country, marking the highest number of proclamations in the initiative’s history. This accomplishment reflects the AAE’s ongoing commitment to advancing the endodontic specialty. By encouraging members to engage with their elected officials, the Association continues to raise awareness about the vital role endodontists play in promoting oral health and preserving natural teeth.
This year, proclamations in honor of Save Your Tooth Month were proudly issued by lawmakers and officials from across the country, including Maryland, Cook County (IL), New Hampshire, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas (NV), Virginia, Oregon, New York City (NY), Louisiana, the City of Boise (ID), Hawaii, Minnesota, Seattle (WA), Ohio, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Washington State. These formal recognitions highlight the growing national awareness of the essential role endodontists play in promoting oral health and preserving natural teeth. They also reflect the continued success of the AAE’s advocacy efforts in engaging elected officials and elevating the visibility of the endodontic specialty.
Special thanks to all our members that requested Save Your Tooth proclamations, including Drs. Patricia A. Tordik (MD), Steven Katz (OH), Natasha Flake (Seattle & WA), Anitha Rahiman (NH), Angela Noguera (DC), Benjamin Barborka (Las Vegas), Harold Martinez (VA), Kenneth Wiltbank (OR), Lorel Burns (NYC), Jerald Turner (LA), Hilary Dunstan (Boise), Dentonio Worrell (HI), Katie Divine (MN), Kevin Yu (WI), Elizabeth Perry (MA), and Beth Damas (IL) whose efforts were instrumental in securing these proclamations in their home states and districts. Their proactive engagement with lawmakers played a vital role in raising awareness about the essential work endodontists do to preserve natural teeth and promote oral health nationwide.
