AAE Digital Outreach by the Numbers – September 2016
Views of the AAE’s patient education videos jumped 14 percent from August to September and the AAE’s social media fan base continued to grow. After hitting all-time high numbers for website traffic over the summer, there were some slight decreases in September.
Read MorePresident’s Message: Student Debt: A National Threat
When I graduated from dental school it was not uncommon for students to have taken on debt, however student loans made it possible for many of us to afford the cost of a graduate degree. Your officers and Board of Directors are concerned about student debt and how it is affecting dentistry in general, and our specialty in particular.
Read MoreTake Stock in Your Practice: Four Ways to Make 2017 a Great Year
Now is a good time to take stock of your practice’s current condition, and initiate changes that will result in a more productive and profitable 2017. Focus your efforts in the following four areas to experience immediate as well as long-term benefits.
Read MoreRutgers Endodontic Professor Named 2016 Foundation Fellow
Carla Y. Falcon, D.D.S., M.D.S., is the recipient of the Foundation for Endodontics 2016 Endodontic Educator Fellowship Award.
Read MoreKey Decision Factors: The Professional Perspective on Managing Debt
If you are a resident or an early career endodontist, you are probably wondering how you will be able to get ahead financially. This article will help answer questions like, “Should I pay off my loans?”, “How soon should I make payments after graduation?” and “When should I start investing?”
Read MoreAmerican Association of Endodontists Names Rebecca Perry New Chief Financial Officer
Rebecca Perry, M.B.A., CPA, CAE, joined the American Association of Endodontists as the organization’s Chief Financial Officer on October 10.
Read MorePresident’s Message: Endodontic Education: Teaching One Standard of Practice
As an educator for over 20 years I was involved in clinical and didactic proficiency assessments on many levels. None were as informative as what I experienced in 2005 when I went into full-time clinical practice. It was there that I could observe the real-life competency of my students.
Read MoreSecurity in Practice: Five Steps for Protecting Your Wireless Network
The wireless (Wi-Fi) network is a modern convenience that has become an expectation for public buildings and businesses. All of the endodontic practices I work with use Wi-Fi networks to enable their laptops and other wireless devices to access the internet. They also offer Wi-Fi access to patients in the waiting room via guest networking. With that convenience comes liability as your wireless network could make you a target for criminals trying to steal information. All networks have vulnerabilities, but there are things you can do to maximize the security of your network.
Read MoreDynamic Duo: Drs. Melissa Drum and Sara Fowler Inspire at Ohio State
Drs. Melissa M. Drum and Sara M. Fowler are leading the endodontic program at The Ohio State University with passion for endodontics and teaching, sincere concern for students and a little humor. They took some time to reflect on their paths to education and the mentors along the way who helped shape their careers.
Read MoreThe Insight Track: Toward Solving an Old Problem
This fall, the AAE will address one of the specialty’s most complex, yet common, problems at the Insight Track: Retreatment. The meeting will be held November 10-12, 2016, at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton located in Cancun.
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