Congratulations to Foundation’s Newest Fellow, Lorel E. Burns, D.D.S., M.S.
The AAE Foundation is pleased to name Lorel E. Burns, D.D.S., M.S., the 2019 Endodontic Educator Fellow! Dr. Burns is an instructor in the Department of Endodontics at the NYU College of Dentistry.
Read MoreDigital Outreach by the Numbers – September
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 MoreAmerican Association of Endodontists Announces Advocacy Action Center
CHICAGO – To amplify the voice of specialized dentists known as endodontists, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) rolled out a new, robust web-based advocacy center called the AAE Advocacy…
Read MoreTargeted 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.
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