Committees
AAE CALL FOR COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS 2025
The AAE needs your help in identifying members to participate in one of eighteen AAE Standing Committees. Our Standing Committees are a driving force in AAE governance. The AAE is strong because of the dedicated, diverse, and hard-working individuals who volunteer their time and talents.
There are a limited number of committee positions available for three-year terms (2025-2028) and one-year resident-member appointments. If you are interested in volunteering or recommending a colleague, please complete an online Committee Appointment form. Describe the work you or your colleague have done with the AAE, an AAE affiliate or state/local dental organization, and why you, and/or the person you are recommending would be an asset to the AAE. This information will remain confidential. All submissions are due by November 1, 2024.
AAE President-Elect, Dr. Steven J. Katz will review all nominations received and recommend a slate of committee appointments to the AAE Board for approval in the Spring. Appointment letters will be sent to incoming committee members before AAE25, and terms will begin at the 2025 General Assembly. A maximum of two consecutive full terms is permitted. Committee chairs are appointed from among the membership of the committee.
AAE Special Committees are also appointed to complete special projects that fall outside the scope of Standing Committee responsibilities. Service on a Special Committee typically lasts one year or less and ends at the next General Assembly.
Please contact Jamie Jaglal (jjaglal@aae.org) with any questions you might have.
Learn about each committee’s charge and current members below.
Learn about each committee's charge and current members below.
Our Standing Committees are a driving force in AAE governance. The AAE is strong because of the dedicated, diverse and hard-working individuals who volunteer their time and talents.
Standing Committees
- Annual Meeting Planning
- Annual Meeting Site Selection
- Budget and Finance
- Connection Committee
- Constitution and Bylaws
- Continuing Education
- Corporate Relations
- Distance Learning Committee - Subcommittee of Continuing Education
- Editorial Board
- Educational Affairs
- Exhibits Advisory
- Honors and Awards
- Membership Services
- Nominating
- Podcast Editorial Committee
- Practice Affairs
- Public and Professional Relations
- Regenerative Endodontics
- Research and Scientific Affairs
- Resident and New Practitioner
Special Committees
Standing Committees
Annual Meeting Planning Committee
Arranges and presents a high-quality scientific program and social activities for members and guests at the Annual Meeting.
- Kimberly A.D. Lindquist (2025), General Chair
- Mark B. Desrosiers (2025), Program Chair
- Keith V. Krell (2025), Immediate Past General Chair
- Mary Um (2025), Workshop Chair
- Natasha M. Flake (2025), Board Liaison
- Kenneth J. Widelka, Staff Liaison
- Tanya Kinsman, Staff Liaison
- Kelsey Friedman, Staff Liaison
Annual Meeting Site Selection
Screens and recommends sites suitable for future annual meetings.
- Keith V. Krell (2025), Chair
- Craig S. Hirschberg (2025), Board Liaison
- Kenneth J. Widelka, Staff Liaison
- Tanya Kinsman, Staff Liaison
Budget and Finance
Proposes a budget and reviews fiscal affairs.
- Elizabeth Shin Perry (2025), Chair
- Steven J. Katz (2025)
- Mark B. Desrosiers (2026)
- Bryan F. Mansour (2026)
- Fiza Singh (2027)
- Kenneth J. Widelka, Staff Liaison
- Rebecca Perry, Staff Liaison
Connection
Oversees AAE's online communities by serving as an advisory board for AAE's online communities. Identifies and develops strategies to engage and monitor AAE's online communities.
- Carla Y. Falcon (2025), Community Moderator/Chair
- Brandon G. Seto (2027)
- Soraya V. Gadelha (2026)
- Laurel F. Martinez (2026)
- Carla Y. Falcon (2025)
- Craig S. Hirschberg (2025), Immediate Past President
- Triet D. Vuong (2025), Resident
- Mbachan C. Okwen (2025), Board Liaison
- Kimberly FitzSimmons, Staff Liaison
- Natalie Hughes, Staff Liaison
Constitution and Bylaws
Suggests revisions and receives for comment proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws.
- Craig S. Hirschberg (2025), Chair, Immediate Past President, and Board Liaison
- Steven J. Katz (2025), President-Elect
- Bradley H. Gettleman (2025), Secretary
- Shane N. White (2027)
- Kenneth J. Zucker (2025)
- Gavin W. Raddall (2025), Resident
- Susan B. Paurazas (2027)
- Kenneth J. Widelka, Staff Liaison
- Trina R. Andresen Coe, Staff Liaison
- Katherine Y. Rouse, Staff Liaison
Continuing Education
Develops and presents professional continuing education courses.
- Matthew Malek (2025), Chair (*Member until 2027)
- Bettina Basrani (2026)
- Nadia Chugal (2026)
- Lindsey R. Yap (2027)
- Courtney Jackson (2027)
- Carolina Cucco (2025)
- Katie R. Kickertz (2025)
- Roberta Pileggi, ADA CERP Representative (2025)
- Janice Mach (2025), Resident
- Lorel E. Burns (2025), Board Liaison
- Tanya Kinsman, Staff Liaison
Corporate Relations
Examines the relationship of the AAE to the manufacturers of endodontic equipment, materials and providers of services; identifies ways to enhance this relationship and investigates issues of mutual concern.
- Paul A. Falcon (2025), Chair (Member Until 2026)
- Dontra B. Scott (2027)
- Fabricio B. Teixeira (2026)
- Vicky Nguyen (2027)
- Ana Cristina Andrada (2027)
- Kay DeMonge (2025)
- Sameer D. Jain (2025)
- Kim Livesay-Brownell (2025)
- Steven J. Katz (2025), Board Liaison
- Marianne Niles, Staff Liaison
Distance Learning Committee - Subcommittee of Continuing Education
Develops and coordinates content to enhance AAE's online learning opportunities and distance learning options for Endo On Demand.
- Matthew Malek (2025), Chair
- Kedy Shen (2025)
- Mark A. Schachman (2025)
- Mansoor Safder (2027)
- Natali Nunez (2027)
- Tanya Kinsman, Staff Liaison
Editorial Board
Responsible for the operation of the Journal of Endodontics, including editing its content. (Terms run on the calendar year)
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Jianing He (December 2025)
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Linda G. Levin (December 2026)
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Anita Aminoshariae (December 2027)
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Amir Azarpazhooh (December 2027)
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Sahng Gyoon Kim (December 2025)
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Ashraf F. Fouad (December 2027)
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Gerald Glickman (December 2027)
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Anil Kishen (December 2027)
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Ariadne Letra (December 2027)
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Frank Setzer (December 2027)
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Franklin R. Tay (December 2027)
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Bradley H. Gettleman (2025), Board Liaison
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Kenneth J. Widelka, Staff Liaison
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Kimberly FitzSimmons, Staff Liaison
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Elisabeth Lisican, Staff Liaison
Educational Affairs
Advises and counsels the Board of Directors in the area of educational affairs and provides endodontic educators with continuing education opportunities.
- Susan B. Paurazas (2025), Chair (*Member until 2025)
- Rebeca Weisleder-Urow (2026)
- John Nusstein (2027)
- Pierre Wohlgemuth (2027)
- Emanouela D. Carlson (2025)
- Josanne M. O'Dell (2026)
- Yaara Y. Berdan, ADEA Endodontic Section Councilor (2024)
- Theodore D. Ravenel, ADEA COAEP Rep. (2025)
- Carla Falcon, Educator Community Lead Moderator (2025)
- Miranda A. Jimenez (2025), Resident
- Qian Xie (2025), Board Liaison
- Kelly McNamara, Staff Liaison
- Heather Niziolek, Staff Liaison
Exhibits Advisory Committee
Addresses Annual Meeting-related issues that involve industry participation.
- Keith V. Krell (2025), Chair
- Kimberly A.D. Lindquist (2025), Vice-Chair
- Mary Um (2026), Workshop Chair
- Mike Loessberg, Avalon Biomed (2026)
- Susan Vincent, Endo/Tech (2026)
- Kristin Tanner, HighFive Healthcare (2026)
- Shannon Sifrig, Seiler Microscopes (2026)
- Cynthia Goerig, EndoMastery (2027)
- Dan Lasner, Laschal Surgical (2027)
- Dave Thompson, Komet (2027)
- Nima Dejbod, Dental EMR (2025)
- Stephanie Stepan, Pacific Dental (2025)
- Diane Griffiths (2025)
Honors and Awards
Recommends recipients of designated honors and awards.
- Patrick E. Taylor (2025), Chair (*Member until 2025)
- Keith V. Krell (2026)
- Janice C. Chou (2027)
- Cindy R. Rauschenberger (2027)
- Linda G. Levin (2025)
- Terryl A. Propper (2026)
- David W. Clanton Sr. (2025), Board Liaison
- Trina R. Andresen Coe, Staff Liaison
- Katherine Y. Rouse, Staff Liaison
Membership Engagement
Promotes membership in the Association and makes recommendations for member services.
- Katherine Divine (2025), Chair (*Member until 2026)
- Dijana Elmejdoubi (2027)
- Patrice J. Haromon (2027)
- Keith R. Boyer (2025)
- Gerald C. Dietz, Jr. (2026)
- Avina K. Paranjpe (2025)
- Alexander Homer (2025), Resident
- Robert W. Heydrich (2025), Board Liaison
- Kelly McNamara, Staff Liaison
- Heather Niziolek, Staff Liaison
Nominating
Provides a slate of nominees for AAE Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer; Directors of the ABE; and Trustees of the Foundation for Endodontics.
- Alan S. Law (2025), Chair
- Stefan I. Zweig (2025)
- Lorel E. Burns (2025)
- Bryan F. Mansour (2025)
- Craig S. Hirschberg (2025), Board Liaison
- Trina R. Andresen Coe, Staff Liaison
- Katherine Y. Rouse, Staff Liaison
Podcast Editorial Committee
Oversees the production of the AAE's Endo Voices podcast. Provide input and recommendations of topics and guests. Responsible for nomination of the podcast host every 3 years.
- Marcus D. Johnson (2025), Chair & Podcast Host
- Courtney Lang (2026)
- Scott L. Doyle (2027)
- W. Craig Noblett (2025), Board Liaison
- Tanya Kinsman, Staff Liaison
Practice Affairs
Considers issues relative to dental health care, evidence-based endodontics, endodontic practice and insurance claims, and the practice of endodontics in the Federal Dental Health Services. Monitors governmental concerns and affairs within organized dentistry, and identifies potential leaders interested in local, state and national dental organizations.
- Kenneth B. Wiltbank (2025), Chair (*Member until 2025)
- Kayla Tavares-Tio (2026)
- Shawn M. Lafkowitz (2026)
- Maria C. Maranga (2026)
- Dentonio E. Worrell (2027)
- Andrew Miller (2027)
- Beth A. Damas (2025)
- Paul A. Lindauer (2025)
- Kenneth W. Tittle (2026), ADPAC Representative
- Elizabeth S. Perry (2025), Consultant - ADA Code Maintenance Committee Representative
- Kevin W. Yu (2025), Resident
- Harold J. Martinez (2025), Board Liaison
- Catherine French, Staff Liaison
- Darcy McLaughlin, Staff Liaison
Public and Professional Relations
Develops and implements programs to increase the awareness of the specialty among the public and the profession, and maintains rapport with the dental profession.
- Najia Usman (2025), Chair (*Member until 2026)
- Craig Dunlap (2026)
- Derek T. Peek (2026)
- Lauren E. Belous (2027)
- Ryan Lee Reese (2027)
- Derrick I. Wang (2025)
- Garrett W. Wingrove (2025), Resident
- W. Craig Noblett (2025), Board Liaison
- Kimberly FitzSimmons, Staff Liaison
- Elisabeth Lisican, Staff Liaison
Regenerative Endodontics
Examines the AAE's role in regenerative endodontics.
- Tatiana M. Botero-Duque (2025), Chair
- Vanessa Chrepa (2026)
- Tatiana M. Botero-Duque (2026)
- Frances Park (2027)
- Khalid AlHezaimi (2025)
- Annie Shrestha (2027)
- Chloe Beninati (2025), Resident
- Alfred H. Wiemann, III (2025), Board Liaison
- Alyson Whittlesey, Staff Liaison
Research and Scientific Affairs
Provides advice and expertise for those activities related to research and scientific advances and affairs. Collaborates with other committees and groups in work relating to evidence-based endodontics.
- Ariadne M. Letra (2025), Chair (*Member until 2026)
- Maobin Yang (2025)
- Mohammed Ibrahim (2026)
- Frederico Canato Martinho (2026)
- Ronald Ordinola Zapata (2026)
- Poorya Jalali (2027)
- Ali Nosrat (2027)
- Christopher T. Hogden (2027)
- Prasanna Neelakantan (2027)
- Bruno Cavalcanti (2025)
- Anita Aminoshariae (2025)
- Fahad Zaman (2025), Resident
- Carla Y. Falcon (2025), Foundation for Endodontics Liaison
- Nadia Chugal (2025), Board Liaison
- Alyson Whittlesey, Staff Liaison
Resident and New Practitioner
Develops recommendations as to how the AAE can provide greater service to residents and new practitioners; coordinates with the AAE Board of Directors, committees and other groups on issues of benefit to residents and new practitioners.
- Austyn C. Grissom (2025), Chair (*Member until 2027)
- Brandon K. Barnett (2026)
- Adam K. Gluskin (2026)
- Priscilla L. Carpenter (2026)
- Bianca Aboubakare (2025)
- Brian Wu (2025)
- Brian E. Bergeron (2025), Board Liaison
- Kelly McNamara, Staff Liaison
- Heather Niziolek, Staff Liaison
Special Committees
Special Committee on Endodontic Educator Fellowship Program
Administers the Endodontic Educator Fellowship program.
- Anne E. Williamson (2025), Chair
- John M. Nusstein (2025)
- Patricia Tordik (2025)
- Margot T. Kusienski (2025)
- Theodore D. Ravenel, (Past Fellowship Recipient) (2025)
- Alyson Whittlesey, Staff Liaison
Special Committee on Outcomes Consensus
The committee is charged with conducting a process to define a core set of endodontic outcomes for clinical research, utilizing the research completed in the Phase I scoping review. This includes issuing requests for proposals from research institutions, reviewing and evaluating proposals, and recommending a final selection to the AAE Board, and potentially to the AAE Foundation Board.
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Ashraf F. Fouad (2024), Chair
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Martin D. Levin (2024)
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Alan S. Law (2024),
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Jennifer Gibbs (2024)
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Asma A. Khan (2024)
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Patricia Tordik (2024)
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Frank C. Setzer (2024)
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Kenneth M. Hargreaves (2024), Board Liaison
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Darcy McLaughlin, Staff Liaison
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Trina Andresen Coe, Staff Liaison
Special Committee to Update Diagnostic Terminology
The Committee is charged with reviewing Diagnostic Terminology as published in the November 2009 issue of the Journal of Endodontics and proposing updates based on current research and practice. also asked to develop a plan for disseminating the revised terminology to communities of interest at completion of the project and identify other resources or processes that would require updates based upon updated terms.
- Alan S. Law (2024), Co-Chair
- Nikita B. Ruparel (2024)
- Adam A. Azim (2024)
- Qian Xie, Board Liaison
- Hal Duncan, Co-Chair
- Matthias Zehnder (2024)
- Maria Pigg (2024)
- Lise-Lotte Kirkevang (2024), Board Liaison
- Darcy McLaughlin, Staff Liaison
- Trina Andresen Coe, Staff Liaison
Special Committee to Update CBCT Position Statement
The Special Committee is charged with reviewing the 2016 AAE/AAOMR Joint Position Statement on the Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics and proposing updates based on current research and practice.
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Scott R. Makins, (2024), Co-Chair
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Mohamed I. Fayad, (2024)
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Frank C. Setzer, (2024)
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Bradford R. Johnson, (2024)
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W. Craig Noblett, (2024), Board Liaison
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Saulo Sousa Melo (2024), Co-Chair
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Madhu Nair, (2024)
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Sajitha Kalathingal, (2024)
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Anita Gohel, (2024)
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Mina Mahdian, (2024), Board Liaison
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Trina Andresen Coe, Staff Liaison
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Darcy McLaughlin, Staff Liaison