Mis/Disinformation in Dentistry: A Growing Threat to Patient Care and Professional Credibility
Endodontics is hard work, both physically and mentally. I’m not complaining, just stating facts. Anyone who has spent some time in the “trenches” practicing clinical endodontics can attest. The other…
Read MoreWhat Happens When Everything Goes Wrong? Errors and Complications in Nonsurgical Root Canal Treatment—and How to Make It Right?
By Christine I. Peters, DMD; Bettina Basrani, DMD, MS, PhD; and Ove A. Peters, DMD, MS, PhD Almost every clinician who performs root canal therapy has lived some dreadful moment…
Read MoreProposed Amendments to AAE Constitution
The AAE Constitution and Bylaws Committee presents proposed revisions to the Constitution and Bylaws of the American Association of Endodontists. These proposed revisions have undergone review by the committee, AAE…
Read More2026 CDT Coding Updates
As the New Year begins, it also brings about important changes to our CDT coding terminology for reporting dental services on claims submitted to third-party payers. As endodontics continues to evolve—clinically and technologically—practitioners are encouraged…
Read MoreSave Your Tooth Month 2026: Four Months to Make History Together
We are officially four months away from May 2026, and that means it’s time to move into full gear for Save Your Tooth Month. Building on the incredible momentum from last year, our grassroots…
Read MoreA New Year, A Clear Direction for Endodontics
As we begin a new year, it is both appropriate and energizing to look ahead—to consider where our specialty is going and how the American Association of Endodontists will continue…
Read More3D Model Guided Endodontics: A New Technique Utilizing Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence
By Dr. Bobby Nadeau The pace of technological advancement in the fields of augmented reality and artificial intelligence is increasing rapidly. The emergence of more powerful computers and a better…
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 MoreAdvocacy Outlook for 2026
By Dr. Steven J. Katz As we look ahead to 2026, I’m energized by the strength of our specialty and the growing momentum behind the American Association of Endodontists’ advocacy…
Read MoreBeyond the Tooth: How Endodontic Treatment May Improve Systemic Metabolic Health
Compiled by Elisabeth Lisican For decades, the connection between oral health and systemic disease has focused largely on periodontal inflammation — leaving other common dental infections overlooked. In a landmark…
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