2026 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…
Read MoreAAE Protects Endodontists’ Ability to Practice in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board proposed revisions to Chapter DE 6 that would allow general dentists to advertise as specialists even without completing a Commission on Dental Accreditation–accredited residency program.…
Read MoreWhen Advocacy Works: A Model for Endodontists Navigating Insurance Barriers and Securing Proper Claim Resolution
By Dr. Kayla Tavares Tio, D.D.S., M.D.S. Insurance carrier misalignment and improper claims processing have become increasingly common sources of strain within endodontic practices. Many providers find themselves caught in…
Read MoreProtecting Michigan Patients and Upholding Dental Integrity: AAE Supports HB 4593 and HB 4594
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is proud to support Michigan House Bills 4593 and 4594, companion measures that strengthen the integrity of dental specialty licensure and protect endodontists ability…
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