Celebrating President’s Award Winner Dr. Samuel O. Dorn
For decades, the specialty of endodontics has advanced through the dedication of individuals who commit themselves fully to patient care, education, scholarship, and service. This year, we are proud to…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Journal of Endodontics 2026 Paper of the Year Award Winners
The AAE is pleased to recognize the recipients of the 2026 Journal of Endodontics (JOE) Paper of the Year Awards, honoring outstanding contributions across a range of research categories. The…
Read MoreRemembering Mbachan Collins Okwen, DDS, MBA, MSD
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mbachan Collins Okwen, DDS, MBA, MSD, endodontist, educator, and leader, who died on January 21, 2026, in Conroe, Texas.…
Read MoreResident Spotlight: Dr. Stephanie Sawyer
Compiled by Dr. Austyn Grissom Dr. Stephanie Sawyer is in her second year of endodontics residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In this Resident Spotlight, Dr. Sawyer shares…
Read MoreDr. Steven Katz in The Washington Post: With young adults less likely to go to the dentist, doctors get creative
The article below is copied from The Washington Post. To read it on their website via subscription, click here. Young adults are the most likely age group to skip dental care, with…
Read MoreQ&A: Dr. Robert Hanlon on Being the First Endodontic CDA President
Compiled by Rae Burach Robert Hanlon, D.M.D., is a practicing endodontist and AAE member residing in Southern California. A longtime member and volunteer of the California Dental Association (CDA), Dr.…
Read MoreA Pause at the Table
By Dr. Keriann Jimenez ‘Tis the season to put down the handpiece, relax and lean into a different kind of comfort. One dish worth the pause is the lovely Sweet Potato…
Read MorePaper Point Editorial: November 2025
Dear Endodontic Residents and New Practitioners, As we approach the close of another incredible year, I hope you’ll take a moment to pause, breathe, and recognize just how much you’ve…
Read MoreNew Practitioner Spotlight: Dr. Rachel Kurcz Anderson
Compiled by Dr. Austyn Grissom From treating Marines at a field exercise at 29 Palms to running a dental clinic at the home of Top Gun, Dr. Rachel Kurcz Anderson…
Read MoreA Journey Toward Excellence: Discovering Endodontics
“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution.” — Aristotle I vividly remember my first experience observing clinical endodontics nearly…
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