Leadership Slate 2020
The AAE General Assembly and District Caucus Meetings will take place on Friday, April 3, 2020. All members are encouraged to attend these events to participate in AAE’s governance process, network with colleagues, and hear updates on AAE, Foundation, ABE, and JOE initiatives.
Read MoreGuidelines for Medication-Related Osteonecrosis Jaw: An Update
The medical use of bisphosphate drugs, both I.V. and oral, along with other antiresorptive and antiangiogenic drugs for the treatment of cancer and osteoporosis, has increased rapidly over the past 20-plus years. There is increasing awareness of these drugs’ possible adverse side effect of Bisphosphate-associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BONJ). This is a severe adverse drug reaction, consisting of progressive bone destruction in the maxillofacial region of the patient.
Read MoreTooth Autotransplantation: A Proven Therapeutic Option
Dental autotransplantation entails extracting a tooth from its original site to place it in an edentulous zone, whether it is a post-extraction socket or a surgically prepared socket. (1). This technique was developed as a therapeutic option for teeth loss due to trauma, decay or congenital tooth agenesis, yet fixed dental prostheses and, above all, dental implants, saw its use decline among clinicians.
Read MoreDiscussing the Modified New Case History Portfolio Exam Requirements With ABE President Asgeir Sigurdsson
We recently discussed with ABE President Asgeir Sigurdsson the modification to the Case History Portfolio Exam and how the change came about.
Read MoreAmerican Association of Endodontists Announces its 2020 Award Winners
The AAE is announcing the recipients of its highly prestigious awards to formally be presented at the Association’s annual meeting in Nashville this April.
Read MoreAnother Tool in the Toolbox: Autotransplantation of Teeth
If you ask dental professionals if they have heard of autotransplantation of teeth, many would say no. It is not taught in most dental school curriculum. However, it can be a great treatment alternative for a patient and provide successful patient outcomes.
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