2021 AAE Coding Updates
By Elizabeth Shin Perry, D.M.D. With 2020 behind us, we are all hopeful for a better year ahead. How about some good news for the endodontic community? The AAE is…
Read MoreAAE Debuts Legislative Map Tool
To strengthen its online advocacy efforts, the AAE developed a new interactive map that its members can utilize to learn more about dental legislation and policy discussions happening in their…
Read MoreAAE Speaks with United States Chief Dental Officer
AAE’s participation on this call was the first of several planned monthly calls with RADM Ricks, and they are a part the AAE’s continued efforts to advocate for its members and the endodontic specialty.
Read MoreAn AAE Advocacy Update
The past few months have been unlike any other. The AAE is here for you and tirelessly working on members’ and their patients’ behalf. The Association encourages and promotes grass…
Read MoreAmalgam Separator Rule – July 14 Compliance Date
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Dental Category (the “Rule”) went into effect on July 14, 2017, with a required compliance date of July 14, 2020.
The Rule requires that most dental practices operate and maintain at least one amalgam separator that is International Standards Organization standard 11143 (ISO 11143) compliant, and follow two American Dental Association (ADA) Best Management Practices (BMPs) – a prohibition on the discharge of waste (or ‘‘scrap’’) amalgam to publicly owned treatment works (POTW) and a prohibition on the use of line cleaners that are oxidizing or acidic and that have a pH higher than 8 or lower than 6.
Read MoreAAE Coding Updates
The COVID-19 crisis has brought many new issues to our endodontic practices over the past few months. One thing that has not changed is the importance of dental coding. It is now more important than ever that endodontists are being reimbursed properly for work that has been done.
Read MoreSmall Business Administration to Continue Accepting Applications for the Paycheck Protection Program
On April 27 at 10:30 a.m. EDT, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will reopen its application process for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Endodontic practices are encouraged to apply for this COVID-19 related relief.
Read MoreWhat the Senate’s Passage of the CARES Act Means for Endodontists
On March 25, the Senate unanimously passed a $2 trillion COVID-19 economic relief bill called the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The measure builds upon earlier versions…
Read MoreAAE Sends Letter to Governors and State Health Departments on Recognition of Endodontists as Essential Emergency Health Care Providers
The following message was sent to governors and state health officials on behalf of AAE’s 8,000+ members.
Read MoreWhat the Passage of the CARES Act Means for Endodontists
On March 27, a $2 trillion COVID-19 economic relief bill called the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. The measure builds upon earlier versions…
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