Celebrating President’s Award Winner Dr. Samuel O. Dorn
For decades, the specialty of endodontics has advanced through the dedication of individuals who commit themselves fully to patient care, education, scholarship, and service. This year, we are proud to…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Journal of Endodontics 2026 Paper of the Year Award Winners
The AAE is pleased to recognize the recipients of the 2026 Journal of Endodontics (JOE) Paper of the Year Awards, honoring outstanding contributions across a range of research categories. The…
Read MoreThe Strength of the AAE Is Its People
Reflections from a President’s Year Over the past year, I spent a good deal of time in airports and on airplanes—nearly 80 flights in total. Along the way, I began…
Read MoreManagement of Severe Curvatures and Complex Anatomy: A New Approach
By Drs. Antonis Chaniotis, Anastasia Chanioti, and Ronald Ordinola Zapata Introduction Successful root canal preparation begins with negotiation and establishment of a smooth radicular tunnel from the canal orifice to…
Read MoreHarnessing AI to Advance Endodontics
Artificial intelligence is not new. The concept emerged in the early 1950s and has progressed through multiple stages of development. However, beginning in 2022–2023, large language models, powered by advances…
Read MoreRemembering Mbachan Collins Okwen, DDS, MBA, MSD
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mbachan Collins Okwen, DDS, MBA, MSD, endodontist, educator, and leader, who died on January 21, 2026, in Conroe, Texas.…
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