Dr. Samuel O. Dorn Elected to Position of President-Elect of Asian-Pacific Endodontic Confederation (APEC)
AAE Past President Dr. Sam Dorn was elected to the position of President-elect of the Asian-Pacific Endodontic Confederation (APEC), making him the first American elected to that position. Dr. Dorn served…
Read MoreThe Changing Philosophy of Root Canal Obturation
By Jianing (Jenny) He, D.M.D., Ph.D. The advent of calcium silicate-based (CS) bioceramic sealers in recent years is driving a shift in the philosophy of obturation towards a more simplified,…
Read MoreA Gift to Our Future
“Giving is what fuels us. Giving is our future.” -Blake Mycoskie Here’s to our future! As we enter the holiday season, it is common take stock in our current year…
Read MoreEdgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study Club Announces New Officers
The Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study Club’s new officers for the 2021-2022 year are (left to right): Dr. Louis Karras, Immediate Past President; Dr. Logan Bell, Treasurer; Dr. Mary Um,…
Read MoreNominating Committees Announce New Leadership Slate
Nominations for a new slate of leadership to take office in 2022 have been proposed by the AAE and ABE Nominating Committees. AAE Nominating Committee members, Drs. Patrick E. Taylor,…
Read MoreEndodontists Selected by FDI General Assembly for Leadership Posts
Compiled by Michael Dobrow During its 2021 World Dental Congress – Special Edition in September, the FDI World Dental Federation’s General Assembly elected AAE members Dr. Gregory Chadwick…
Read MoreA 25th Anniversary Tribute to the College of Diplomates
“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill A few months ago, I highlighted the paths to Board certification of…
Read MoreDental Implants Fail at a Rate 10 Times That of Natural Teeth in Patients with Treated Chronic Periodontitis: Study
By Scott Froum, D.D.S. This article originally appeared in Perio-Implant Advisory in April 2021. Abstract Dental implants are a commonly used treatment to replace both existing and missing teeth. The…
Read MoreInsight Track: Stress and Endodontics Special Preview
Dear Endodontic Colleagues, I am excited to extend an invitation to the upcoming Insight Track: Stress and Endodontics meeting in sunny San Diego! This hybrid meeting will be the first…
Read MoreWhere Are We Going?
“Planning is bringing the future into the present, so that you can do something about it now.” -Alan Larkin, planning consultant Not long after I finished my residency, my wife…
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