AAE 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…
Read MoreEnsuring Fair Reimbursement: AAE Advocates for Virtual Credit Card Protections
Across multiple states, lawmakers are introducing legislation to regulate the use of virtual credit cards in health and dental insurance reimbursement. These measures address a growing concern among providers: insurers…
Read MoreProtecting Providers from Silent PPOs: AAE Supports Dental Network Transparency in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Legislature is considering legislation to increase transparency in the practice of dental leased networks—commonly associated with “silent PPO” arrangements. These practices occur when a dental plan leases its…
Read MoreHolding Dental Plans Accountable: AAE Advocates for Strong Dental Loss Ratio Standards Nationwide
State legislatures across the country are advancing dental loss ratio (DLR) legislation intended to improve transparency and accountability in dental benefit plans. At its core, a dental loss ratio establishes the percentage…
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