Dealing with Anxious Patients
Dealing with the patient’s self-fulfilling prophecy is frustrating, of course; but it does not help to chide the anxious patient as this only aggravates their avoidant tendencies.
Read MoreSeiler Offers Educational, Hands-On Experience
Seiler Instrument & Manufacturing Co, Inc. is proud to announce an educational hands-on experience to all dental students and residents located in the United States. Seiler is offering each university…
Read MoreSix Pieces of Wisdom to My Younger Self
Dr. Taylor shares pieces of advice he would give to his younger self.
Read MoreAAE 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.
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