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Educational meetings, resources and support are at the core of the AAE’s offerings for members and the broader dental community. The Educational Affairs Committee advises the AAE Board of Directors in the area of educational affairs including curriculum, policies and education standards.

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Educator Workshop for Department Chairs

Each year, the Educator Workshop focuses on one of three key groups: predoctoral directors, postgraduate endodontic program directors, and department chairs—all of who play a vital role in ensuring endodontics is represented with a unified voice across all programs. This focused approach creates a space for participants to collaborate, share success stories, and be inspired by group discussions in this collaborative workshop. 

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Thank You for Joining Us!

A heartfelt thank you to all of the department chairs who joined us for the Educator Workshop at Endopalooza 2025. Your engagement, insights, and collaboration made the program a tremendous success. Together, we are strengthening endodontic education and advancing the specialty for the future.

Continuing Education Credit

Attendees can earn up to 9.25 CE hours for attending the 2025 Educator Workshop. CE credit is awarded in full for attending the meeting, which is delivered in a lecture and open discussion format.
To redeem your CE credits:
  1. Log into the website or mobile app using your registration email and confirmation number.
  2. Click “Redeem CE.”
  3. Enter the daily verification codes and complete all required evaluations.
  4. Your CE letter will automatically populate upon evaluation completion.
Important: Please save your CE letter to your desktop. The CE portal will close on September 1, 2025, and you will not be able to access it after that date.

Save the Dates!

  • August 14–15, 2026 – St. Louis
Endodontic Program Directors
Hyatt Regency St. Louis Arch
  • August 20–21, 2027 – New Orleans
Predoctoral Program Directors
Marriott New Orleans Canal St

Made Possible by the Foundation for Endodontics

The 2025 Educator Workshop is made possible through the generous support of the Foundation for Endodontics, whose ongoing investment in academic leadership helps advance excellence across dental education.

From funding travel and accommodations to enabling rich content development, the Foundation’s support ensures this experience is accessible and impactful for every participating chair.

Explore how the Foundation is shaping the future of education, research, and care in endodontics.

The Educator Workshop offers a rare and valuable opportunity to connect with fellow Department Chairs from across the country in a focused setting designed to foster collaboration and growth. The program addresses timely themes in academic leadership—from navigating environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance to building development strategies, managing succession planning, and upholding ethical standards in education. Attendees will also benefit from cross-sector dialogue during joint sessions with the Corporate Community Conference, creating space for aligned vision and partnership between educators and industry leaders.

Registration Opens:
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Registration Closes:
Sunday, July 13, 2025

2025 Educator Workshop Schedule

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Time Session Title Speaker(s)
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pre-Event Reception

Friday, August 15, 2025

Time Session Title Speaker(s)
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast & Registration
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Welcome to the 2025 Educator Workshop Dr. Steven Katz, Dr. Stefan Zweig
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Fluent Research: Trends in Endodontics Michael Urbach, Jay Millikan
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Networking Coffee Break. Foundation for Endodontics Dr. Patricia Tordik
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Environmental Sustainability Dr. Yaara Berdan
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EPA Dr. Erinne Kennedy
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM Break
3:15 PM – 4:45 PM Fundraising Development Dr. Alan Gluskin, Dr. John Nusstein, Gina Pusateri
4:45 PM Closing Remarks Dr. Stefan Zweig
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Educator Reception

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Time Session Title Speaker(s)
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Succession Planning Dr. Alan Gluskin
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Break
10:30 AM – 12:15 PM Ethics Dr. Craig Hirschberg, Dr. Susan Paurazas, Dr. Josanne O’Dell
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM Program End Dr. Stefan Zweig
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch Available


Questions?
Email Heather Bridges at education@aae.org.

Past Meetings

Educator Workshop 2024: August 16-17
Predoctoral Program Directors
Evidence and Ethics: Navigating Educational Challenges
Austin, Texas
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Educator Workshop 2023: August 25-26
Postdoctoral Program Directors and Corporate Partners
Phoenix, Arizona
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Educator Workshop 2022: August 26-27
Department Chairs
Chicago, Illinois
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Educator Awards

The AAE encourages all educator members to participate in the AAE awards process. Visit the AAE Awards and Recognition area to be inspired by past winners, celebrate the accomplishments of your colleagues by submitting a nomination and make a career plan to pursue recognition. There are three educator specific awards: Edward M. Osetek Educator Award, I.B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award and the Part-Time Educator Award.

Foundation Grants

Supporting endodontic education and the individuals who strengthen it is one of the Foundation for Endodontics’ most important roles. Please make sure you are taking advantage of what the Foundation has to offer you. Review all opportunities on the Foundation’s Educator Grants page.

NOTE: The Foundation’s Board recently reviewed its funding initiatives to make sure each opportunity was in line with the Foundation’s mission. Beginning in January 2018, some alterations will affect the structure, availability and processing of some of the grants that are currently offered. The changes will not only allow the Foundation to offer funding to more individuals, the new structure will allow for greater flexibility in their use by educators like you. Watch for information regarding the revised grant opportunities and requirements, set to be released in January.

Resident Research Projects

A designated community has been established in AAE Connection to house resident members’ survey-based research projects. Residents will pay $50 to participate in the program and approved surveys will be posted to the community on their behalf by AAE Staff. The community is populated with Active, Educator, FDHS and Life members that will receive an email notification with a request for their participation as new surveys are posted. For resident members interested in posting a survey, please complete the formal request here

CODA Accreditation Standards for Advanced Specialty Education Programs in Endodontics

Access the Standards and Learn more

If you have any questions, please contact education@aae.org.