Genes 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 MoreSave Your Tooth Month 2026 Launches with Strong Momentum and Expanding Impact
Save Your Tooth Month 2026 is officially underway, and this year’s campaign is already demonstrating the power of an integrated, strategic approach to elevating the specialty of endodontics. What began…
Read MoreA Consensus Builder at the Helm: Meet AAE President Dr. Craig Noblett
When Dr. W. Craig Noblett reflects on his path to leadership, one theme rises above the rest: collaboration. Over decades of service in organized dentistry, academia, and clinical practice, he…
Read MoreComparison of Piezotome Bone Window/Lid With PRF and Bone Crushing Techniques
By Drs. Samuel Kratchman and Andrew Grinsell The technique of drawing blood from a patient and centrifuging platelet-rich fibrin (PRF)(1) has been used in dentistry for some time, mostly in…
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