A Closer Look: Endodontic Outcomes Study Objectives

he National Dental Practice-Based Research Network is conducting an observational cohort study examining predictors of severe post-operative pain, and the frequency and source of persistent pain over 12 months.

3 Things Smart Endodontists Do to Grow Their Practices Using Social Media

One of the best things about the internet revolution is the power that it has given each of us to make informed consumer decisions. With just a few minutes and a smartphone, we can search for and compare all the options in our city for whatever we need. The ability to do our own research is a significant contributing factor that’s changing the traditional relationships between endodontists, referring dentists and patients.

AAE Member Honored for Research in Pulp Biology

The International Association for Dental Research presented Dr. Ashraf F. Fouad with the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Pulp Biology & Regeneration at the IADR’s 46th annual meeting in San Francisco in March.

Endodontists Participate in ADA/ASDA Lobby Day

On March 28, hundreds of dentists and student dentists took time away from practice and studies to advocate for our profession as part of the inaugural ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day.

Announcing the Winners of the 2017 JOE Awards

The Editorial Board of the Journal of Endodontics is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 JOE Awards, recognizing the best articles published in JOE during the 2016 calendar year.

Improving Lives by Saving Teeth

More than 100 teeth have been saved with root canal treatment, thanks to volunteer endodontists and endodontic residents who have provided free treatment to patients in need in Treasure Beach, Jamaica.

President’s Message: An Ethical Foundation

“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.”- Potter Stewart

Can one teach ethics or do humans possess an inherent sense of right and wrong from birth? This has been the subject of many intellectual exercises, and the conclusions vary.

AAE Digital Outreach by the Numbers – February 2017

Through our digital communications strategy, the AAE uses the website and social media to educate and engage with the dental profession and the public about endodontics. View the AAE’s digital outreach metrics for February 2017.

AAE Headquarters Updates

Longtime Foundation for Endodontics Director Retires

The AAE and Foundation for Endodontics say farewell to an esteemed member of the staff, Debby Rice, who will retire from her position of Assistant Executive Director for Development, on March 24, 2017.

Inaugural AAE Leadership Development Program Navigates Challenges and Charts a Course for Our Future

The inaugural AAE Leadership Development Program was held in Chicago March 3-4. The program provided 14 emerging leaders with opportunities to gain new insights into what it takes to effectively lead an organization, sharpen communication skills to promote endodontics in their communities, explore the various leadership paths in the AAE and discuss issues facing the specialty with the AAE Board of Directors.