AAE 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…
Read MoreAAE Advocacy Year in Review: Driving Progress, Protecting the Specialty, and Shaping the Future
AAE’s advocacy efforts in 2025 demonstrated the power of strategic planning, strong partnerships, and member engagement. Throughout the year, AAE advanced impactful initiatives that protected the specialty, strengthened practice sustainability,…
Read MoreA Year in Motion: Reflections from the AAE Presidency
As we approach the end of the year, I’ve been reflecting on my first eight months as your AAE President. All I can say is WOW! Time has moved quickly…
Read MoreNominating Committees Announce New Leadership Slate
Nominations for a new slate of leadership to take office in 2026 have been proposed by the AAE, the Foundation for Endodontics and ABE Nominating Committees. AAE Nominating Committee members,…
Read MoreNotification of Sunset Position Statements
AAE strives to develop position statements that present a comprehensive viewpoint on medical or scientific issues. These statements are developed through a consensus-building approach involving subject matter experts. We make…
Read MoreBeyond the Radiograph: Histological Insights into Human Mature and Immature Teeth in Regenerative Endodontics
By Badr Hefnawi, Raju Gandhi, and Xiaofei Zhu Many clinicians have ventured into the realm of regenerative procedures, often presenting radiographic evidence of apical closure and canal wall thickening. These…
Read MoreAAE Secures Critical Policy Wins at the Annual ADA House of Delegates Meeting
During the ADA House of Delegates Meeting on October 25 – 28, 2025, AAE leadership, members serving as ADA delegates, and staff represented the specialty at organized dentistry’s largest policymaking…
Read MoreTrends in Rotary File Design
By Dr. Matthew Malek It has been over a century since the first rotary file was introduced, when Oltamare used fine needles with a rectangular cross-section mounted on a handpiece…
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