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 MoreAAE Supports Coalition Advocacy on Student Loan Implementation Timeline
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) recently joined a coalition of organizations in submitting comments to the U.S. Department of Education in response to proposed changes under the Reimagining and Improving Student…
Read MoreAAE Joins Coalition Effort to Protect Adult Dental Coverage
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) recently joined a coalition of organized dentistry groups in submitting comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), advocating for the preservation of adult…
Read MoreAAE Coding Leaders Represent Specialty at ADA Code Maintenance Committee
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) coding leaders and Code Maintenance Committee (CMC) representatives—Drs. Kayla Tavares Tio, Beth Damas, and Kenneth Wiltbank—represented the specialty at the American Dental Association’s (ADA)…
Read MorePractice Affairs Committee Convenes in Chicago to Set 2026 Advocacy Priorities
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Practice Affairs Committee held its annual in-person meeting in Chicago, bringing together the AAE’s advocacy leaders to engage in meaningful discussions on the most…
Read MoreAAE Advocates Against Proposed Restrictions on PTET Deductions in New York
The American Association of Endodontists recently submitted a formal letter to New York state leadership urging strong opposition to proposals that would restrict the Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) deduction for small healthcare…
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 MoreEnsuring Oral Health Is Recognized in State Tax Policy: AAE Seeks Amendment to New Mexico SB 151
The New Mexico Legislature is considering Senate Bill 151, a broad tax package that introduces new deductions and credits aimed at supporting healthcare practitioners, affordable housing development, local journalism, and…
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