District Director Nominees Announced for 2020 Election
The American Association of Endodontists proudly announces the district director candidates for terms beginning in 2020. Terms are three years in length, unless noted otherwise. Members will approve the nominees by casting their votes at the General Assembly in Nashville on April 3, 2020.
Read MoreEndodontic Clinic at University of Iowa Named for Dr. Richard E. Walton
The University of Iowa Department of Endodontics has named its clinic the Walton Endodontic Clinic in honor of AAE Life member and Diplomate Dr. Richard E. Walton. The…
Read MoreHeadquarters Update
Susan Marquise has joined the AAE in the position of executive coordinator. In this role, Susan provides support to the executive office team.
Read MoreDigital Outreach by the Numbers – July
Through the AAE website, social media channels, online advertising and digital resources, the Association educates the public about endodontics, helping them find specialists in their area, and provides shareable content…
Read MoreBioceramic Usage in Endodontics
Bioceramics refer to biomaterials that are used in direct contact with living tissue in the medical and dental field. Various types of Bioceramics that are available in medicine and dentistry, include Bioinert bioceramics like Zirconia and Alumina that do not react with the environment they are in contact with. Bioactive bioceramics that react with the tissue components and may either be bioresorbable like calcium phosphate bone substitute materials or non-bioresorbable such as the calcium silicate or hydraulic cements used in endodontics.
Read MoreWhat Would I Tell My Younger Self?
When I was asked to think about what I would tell my younger self to possibly do or change over my lifetime, I immediately went to all of the past presidents’ columns to make sure I wouldn’t say anything that wasn’t original. I only had to go back to last year and read Rick Taylor’s reflections and realize he had already said everything I wanted to say!
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