AAE 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…
Read MoreAAE Supports Coalition Advocacy on Student Loan Implementation Timeline
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) recently joined a coalition of organizations in submitting comments to the U.S. Department of Education in response to proposed changes under the Reimagining and Improving Student…
Read MoreAAE Joins Coalition Effort to Protect Adult Dental Coverage
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) recently joined a coalition of organized dentistry groups in submitting comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), advocating for the preservation of adult…
Read MoreAAE Coding Leaders Represent Specialty at ADA Code Maintenance Committee
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) coding leaders and Code Maintenance Committee (CMC) representatives—Drs. Kayla Tavares Tio, Beth Damas, and Kenneth Wiltbank—represented the specialty at the American Dental Association’s (ADA)…
Read MorePractice Affairs Committee Convenes in Chicago to Set 2026 Advocacy Priorities
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Practice Affairs Committee held its annual in-person meeting in Chicago, bringing together the AAE’s advocacy leaders to engage in meaningful discussions on the most…
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