Targeted Endodontic Microsurgery
Thirteen thousand years ago, a hunter-gatherer received treatment described in the Journal of Physical Anthropology as “…consistent with tool‐assisted manipulation to remove necrotic or infected pulp in vivo and the subsequent use of a composite, organic filling (1).” Were this not to have occurred during the Paleolithic Era, the use of a file for root canal treatment would seem uninteresting, although the obturation concoction of bitumen, vegetable fibers and hair might raise an eyebrow. But this was a stone file!
Read MoreSwinging for the Fences: An Update on Strategic Plan Progress
As I sit down to pen this President’s Message about our strategic plan, I’m reminded of a compelling message that Past President Dr. Garry L. Myers wrote two years ago. Maybe that’s because I’ve watched our 2018-2019 Year in Review video one too many times, which, like Dr. Myers, alludes to baseball and offers many great metaphors.
Read MoreDr. Jaclyn Rivera Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro
A big round of applause to AAE member and Public and Professional Relations committee member Dr. Jaclyn Rivera for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro! As a dedicated member she even planted the…
Read More2020 Committee Nominations Now Open!
Dear Colleagues, As AAE president-elect, I am requesting your help identifying members to participate in the AAE through service on one of 18 standing committees. One of my most important…
Read MoreDr. Anita Aminoshariae Named ADA Expert Spokesperson on Topic of Opioids
AAE member Dr. Anita Aminoshariae was recently selected by the American Dental Association as their expert spokesperson on the topic of opioids in dentistry.
Read MoreDigital Outreach by the Numbers – August
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 MoreHindsight is 20/20 and Second Chances are Divine
An 82-year-old white female presented with chief complaint of “I still have a dull ache in that tooth six months after I had the root canal done.” The patient reports mild throbbing ache from tooth no. 15. No swelling or deep probing depths noted. Occlusion was check and no interferences or other malocclusion noted.
Read MoreStrategic Priorities Update: Partners in Patient Care
I have always believed that “we are all members” of the same team, probably because of my playing full contact football from the third grade on in Houston! (No, I don’t have CTE!) The coaches were all volunteers who loved football and all were WWII vets who knew a few things about teamwork.
Read MoreMilitary Working Dog Undergoes Root Canal Treatment
The military does serious work. So do endodontists, even for four-legged service members, which is why Dr. Melissa Ruff, Captain in the US Navy, 1st Dental Battalion/Naval Dental Center Camp Pendleton performed root canal treatment on a Military Working Dog (MWD) on July 2, 2019.
Read MoreDistrict Director Nominees Announced for 2020 Election
The American Association of Endodontists proudly announces the district director candidates for terms beginning in 2020. Terms are three years in length, unless noted otherwise. Members will approve the nominees by casting their votes at the General Assembly in Nashville on April 3, 2020.
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