Saving Teeth. Restoring Health. A Conversation with Bjarne Bergheim, President & CEO, Sonendo, Inc.
An engineer’s path into endodontics, the founding question behind the GentleWave® Procedure, and why technology, partnerships, and patient education are converging at the right moment for the specialty. As Sonendo’s…
Read MoreGenes at the Root: Unlocking the Genetic Mechanisms of Apical Periodontitis
By Ariadne Letra, DDS, MS, PhD Apical periodontitis (AP) results from the progression of microorganisms within an infected/necrotic root canal system. The localized infection activates the local host immunoinflammatory response,…
Read MoreStrengthening the Future of Endodontics
As I begin my term as your president, Endodontics as a specialty seems to be in a secure position. Public awareness of endodontics is at an all-time high. The message…
Read MoreMinutes from the General Assembly
Call to Order President Steven J. Katz called the 2026 General Assembly of the American Association of Endodontists to order at 8:45 a.m. on April 17, 2026, at the Salt…
Read MoreAAE Advocacy Wins: Michigan House Advances HB 4593 to Protect Dental Specialty Integrity
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) continues to demonstrate the power of organized advocacy as Michigan House Bill 4593 successfully passed the Michigan House of Representatives and now advances to the Senate…
Read MoreAAE Supports REDI Act and Improving Dental Administration Act
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) continues to support federal legislation addressing key challenges facing the specialty, including student loan burden and dental benefits administration. Two bills currently under consideration—the…
Read MoreAAE and ODC Call on Congress to Prioritize Oral Health Programs
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) recently joined the Organized Dental Coalition (ODC) in urging Congress to maintain funding for essential oral health programs within the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
Read MoreAAE Strengthens Engagement with Private Payers to Advance Endodontic Care
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) recently convened a collaborative meeting with dental insurance leaders from across the country to discuss opportunities to strengthen endodontic coverage policies and improve patient access to endodontists.…
Read MoreAAE and ADA Leadership Collaborate on Advocacy Priorities Shaping the Future of Dentistry
During the AAE Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, AAE leadership met with the American Dental Association (ADA) to discuss shared priorities impacting endodontists, the broader dental profession, and patient…
Read MoreAdvocacy in Action: Dr. Kenneth B. Wiltbank Reflects on 15 Years of Service to Endodontics
Dr. Kenneth B. Wiltbank earned his dental degree from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), graduating in 1998. He later completed his endodontic residency at The University of Texas Health…
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