CDT to Include Coronavirus Testing Codes
On April 14, 2020, the Code Maintenance Committee (CMC) held an emergency virtual meeting, where practitioners and payers unanimously agreed to add two new codes to the CDT to enable…
Read MoreA COVID-19 Q&A With ADA President Dr. Chad P. Gehani
We took some time to ask the ADA’s President, endodontist Dr. Chad P. Gehani, to elaborate on the ADA’s latest efforts around COVID-19, as well as the role endodontists and…
Read MoreManagement of Dental Emergencies During COVID-19
By Dr. Frederic Barnett Management of dental emergencies during this COVID-19 pandemic takes knowledge, preparation and a bit of bravery. The creation of aerosols during surgical extractions or opening teeth…
Read MoreFrom the Journal of Hospital Infection: Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and their inactivation with biocidal agents
Thank you to the Healthcare Infection Society and its Journal of Hospital Infection for allowing the AAE to share important new research: “Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and their…
Read MoreMark Your Calendar for an AAE Webinar: ‘An Update on Endodontic Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic’
Mark your calendar for Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m. CST, for a very important webinar. UT Health Science Center San Antonio Endodontics Department Chair, our very own Dr. Ken…
Read MoreAnnouncing the President’s Award Winner: Dr. Ken M. Hargreaves
Every year, the AAE’s esteemed President’s Award celebrates an outstanding member whose efforts to promote and advance the Association go above and beyond. It is incredibly important to me and the thousands of members I serve that we recognize this member. I could not be more pleased to present this award to a person who is a rock star on and off the endodontic stage. And whose passion for the specialty, those within it and future generations is inspirational.
Read MoreAAE Sends Letter to Governors and State Health Departments on Recognition of Endodontists as Essential Emergency Health Care Providers
The following message was sent to governors and state health officials on behalf of AAE’s 8,000+ members.
Read MoreAAE Publishes ‘Characteristics of Endodontic Emergencies During COVID-19 Outbreak in Wuhan’
Click Here to View the Article. Research is first descriptive study examining emergency dental patients at epicenter of COVID-19 outbreak For Immediate Release CHICAGO – The AAE has published on…
Read MoreAAE Prioritizes Support of Education During Time of Disruption
To help ensure residents graduate during the COVID-19 pandemic, the AAE convened a virtual meeting with endodontic program directors from around the United States and Canada on March 23. During the meeting, AAE stakeholders, directors and other educators discussed helping residents meet clinical requirements, preparing for online instruction, and group distance learning across programs through the AAE.
Read MoreEndodontics on the Front Lines: Managing the Emotional Toll of Serving During a Pandemic
Endodontists are now on the front lines in the effort to control the COVID-19 pandemic! Our specialty has been called upon to address dental emergencies in an effort to keep patients with severe dental distress away from the hospital emergency rooms. Never before, in the glorious history of our specialty, have we been called upon to serve in this way. This is a risky position to be in, but our training has prepared us for this moment.
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