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Educator Workshop

The Educator Workshop is an invitation-only meeting that rotates annually among three key leadership groups: Predoctoral Program Directors, Postgraduate Endodontic Program Directors, and Department Chairs.

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2027 Workshop for Predoctoral Program Directors

The Predoc Playbook: From Pulp to Pixels to Possibilities
August 20–21, 2027
Marriott New Orleans | New Orleans, Louisiana

In 2027, the focus returns to Predoctoral Program Directors, whose work is essential to building students' foundational knowledge, developing clinical skills, and preparing future dentists to deliver quality endodontic care.

An Interactive Workshop Built Around Collaboration

Designed specifically for Predoctoral Program Directors, this two-day workshop provides an opportunity to step away from daily teaching and administrative responsibilities to engage with colleagues who share similar experiences, responsibilities, and challenges.

Active participation is a central part of the Educator Workshop experience. Rather than a traditional lecture-based meeting, the program encourages attendees to contribute to discussions, share experiences from their institutions, exchange successful teaching strategies, and work together to explore practical solutions to common challenges. These conversations enrich the educational content and strengthen connections among educators across the United States and Canada.

The 2027 program will explore two key educational tracks:

  • Technology and Innovation in Education — Emerging technologies, digital teaching tools, artificial intelligence, and innovative approaches to instruction and student assessment.
  • Scope of Practice and Clinical Competency — Clinical teaching approaches, consistency in education, case selection, and preparing students for examinations and independent practice.

Because Predoctoral Program Directors gather for this workshop only once every three years, the meeting provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on progress, address emerging challenges, and identify opportunities for continued improvement. Attendees will leave with practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and stronger professional relationships to support their work in advancing predoctoral endodontic education.

We look forward to welcoming Predoctoral Program Directors to New Orleans for two days of meaningful discussion, collaboration, and shared learning!

Registration, Travel and Financial Support

The 2027 Educator Workshop is developed by the AAE Educational Affairs Committee and made possible through the generous financial support of the Foundation for Endodontics. The Foundation's commitment to endodontic education helps remove financial barriers and makes this collaborative experience accessible to invited educators.

Registration is complimentary for invited attendees, and the following are included:

  • Educational Programming: Access to all workshop sessions, discussions, and networking activities.
  • Airfare: Round-trip airfare booked through AmTrav, the AAE's designated travel booking service, and charged directly to the AAE's payment method.
  • Hotel Accommodations: Hotel room accommodations at the designated workshop hotel, reserved and paid for by the AAE on behalf of attendees during official program dates.
  • Meals and Receptions: Scheduled meals, continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, and receptions, as indicated on the official program schedule.
  • Per Diem: A $150 daily per diem for each day away from home to assist with additional travel-related expenses, such as local transportation and meals outside the official program.

Important Travel Information: Attendees will book their airfare through AmTrav using the AAE's designated payment method. The AAE will arrange hotel accommodations directly, so attendees should not make their own hotel reservations. Please do not book airfare or hotel accommodations using a personal or institutional credit card. Anyone interested in alternative transportation, such as driving or train travel, must obtain approval from AAE staff before making arrangements or incurring expenses.

Continuing Education and Meeting Participation

The workshop will include opportunities for audience questions, open discussion, and collaboration throughout the educational sessions. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared to share their experiences and actively participate in conversations that help move predoctoral endodontic education forward.

Continuing education credits will be available for eligible sessions. Attendees will be responsible for entering the daily verification codes and completing the required evaluations through the event website to claim their CE credits. Instructions and deadlines will be provided during the meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions?

For questions regarding Educator Workshop, please contact the AAE Education Team at education@aae.org.

Made Possible by the Foundation for Endodontics

The 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.

Past Meetings

Educator Workshop 2026: August 15-16, 2026
Endodontic Program Directors
St. Louis, Missouri
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Educator Workshop 2025: August 15-16
Department Chairs and Corporate Partners
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Educator Workshop 2024: August 16-17
Predoctoral Program Directors
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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