A World of Opportunity for our Specialty
I recently had the great pleasure of visiting Helsinki, Finland, to attend the European Society of Endodontology’s Biennial Congress 2023. Helsinki, the capital of Finland, proved to be a wonderful…
Read MoreEndodontics Takes the Stage in Annual Trifecta of Events Known as ‘Endopalooza’
I am writing this message while on a flight from Phoenix AZ returning from what is fondly referred to a “Endopalooza”. This is a string of overlapping events concurring on…
Read MoreSchool’s Out for Summer? (Not!)
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! July and August are traditionally times when many vacation or at least adopt a “school’s out” mindset. For many of us involved in…
Read MoreEducating the Public: AAE’s Worth Saving Campaign
I’ve been an endodontic educator for a very long time, but this year I have found myself addressing a different student body: the public. As part of the AAE Executive…
Read MoreJune President’s Message: Looking Forward to the Year Ahead
It is a unique privilege to be able to address AAE members in our monthly Communique! I want to take a moment to again thank our members, past leadership, and…
Read MoreRecipe for Success: Dr. Craig S. Hirschberg Blends Practical Application With Inspiring Education
By Elisabeth Lisican Cincinnati-born AAE President Dr. Craig S. Hirschberg’s fondness for dentistry and endodontics stemmed from being good with his hands. “Building things; art stuff – things of that…
Read MoreMy Extraordinary Year as President of the American Association of Endodontists—A Case Study in Optimism, Hope, and Collaboration
“Leadership is the creation of an environment in which others are able to self-actualize in the process of completing the job. If your actions inspire other to dream more, learn…
Read MoreThe Changing Face of Endodontic Practice—Where Have We Been and Where are We Headed?
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change”—Charles Darwin “At the most basic level, competition in healthcare…
Read MoreThe Future of Endodontics and the Endodontic Specialty—What is the Reality and What is “Our” Role?
“There will be very few jobs for life, much less security, and very little predictability. There will be an emphasis instead on being able to learn, develop, and adapt rapidly…
Read MoreThe Future of Endodontics and the Endodontic Specialty—What is the Reality and What is “Our” Role?
“There will be very few jobs for life, much less security, and very little predictability. There will be an emphasis instead on being able to learn, develop, and adapt rapidly…
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