AAE Undergoes Organizational Realignment in Response to Member Needs
Most recently, it became clear that the combination and alignment of interdisciplinary advocacy and advanced training/academics under one department/staff director was needed. Thus, a new department, Advocacy and Professional Relations, has been created to manage relationships in pre- and post-doctoral education matters, specialty recognition, governmental and regulatory affairs, practice affairs, and dental benefits.
Read MoreAAE Offices Moving to Two Prudential Plaza in 2019
An extensive review of options indicated a consensus view that office space at Two Prudential Plaza (180 N. Stetson Ave. in Chicago) would be the best long-term option for the AAE and Foundation — and provide the best possible value.
Read MoreRemembering Dr. R. Norman (‘Norm’) Weller
Longtime educator R. Norman Weller, D.M.D., M.S., passed away in Lexington, Tenn., on July 21. Dr. Weller, or Norm, as he was often called, will be dearly missed and remembered by his family, friends and students. Read on for a look at his life and contributions to our specialty.
Read MoreHeadquarters Update
Andrea Bass-Allen joined the AAE in July as a business systems analyst in the IT department.
Read MoreDigital Outreach By the Numbers – July 2018
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 for members and other dental professionals.
Read MorePathways for Novel Studies in Endodontics
Clinical practice of dentistry has witnessed several technological advancements in recent decades. In general, these advancements relied upon in-vitro testing and sometimes controlled clinical assessments prior to being marketed for clinical practice. The aim of these advancements was mainly to improve clinical efficiency and a desire to enhance treatment predictability.
Read MoreEndodontics: Are We Special?
Recent events have led some of our members to question what defines endodontics as a specialty. The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the ADA Commission for developing and implementing accreditation standards for dental education, recently removed the word “specialty” from all CODA documentation.
Read MoreSailing Forward – AAE Board Charts Progress on Strategic Initiatives
The 2018-19 Board of Directors officially took office at AAE18. The Board’s Annual Meeting, which was held earlier that week in Denver, offered an opportunity to welcome and orient new Board members, thank members of the Board whose terms of service expired, and have meaningful dialogue around the strategic priorities for the specialty.
Read MoreFoundation Update
The Foundation continues to invest in research and education as foundational pillars of the specialty. The organization’s funding initiatives committee reviewed the available funding opportunities that fall under the focus areas of research and education to evaluate the impact and relevance of each program.
Read MoreCongratulations, Drs. Falcon and Kirkpatrick
Congratulations to Dr. Carla Y. Falcon for being named predoctoral director at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, and to Dr. Timothy Kirkpatrick for being named UT Health School of Dentistry’s new director for the Advanced Education Program in Endodontics.
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