Paper Point Editorial – February 2025
Dear Endodontic Residents and New Practitioners,
As February comes to a close, may we take a moment to reflect on the significance of Black History Month in our country as well as the contributions of our Black leaders and trailblazers within the field of endodontics. I hope that you will join me in intentionally carrying this spirit of listening, appreciating, and advocating for our fellow humans of all ethnicities as we go throughout 2025.
It is almost time for our Fourth Annual MTA Madness Bracket Challenge! Selection Sunday for the NCAA Basketball Tournament is on Sunday, March 16. Keep an eye on your email inbox over the next couple of weeks with instructions on how to register. There is no entry fee; however, there will be a pretty hefty prize for the winner!
AAE25 in Boston will be here before we know it! The schedule is packed with an incredible lineup- prepare to have to make some tough decisions on which sessions you would like to attend. While every day has tons of content geared towards those of us in the younger endo crowd, there are some very specific sessions that I want to make you aware of on Friday, April 4:
- 10:00-11:30 a.m. – Career Fair
- 10:15-11:45 a.m. – E-8 – PANEL: Practice Model Trends for Associates (DSO, Private Practice, Multi-Specialty Practice, Traveling Endo)
- 3:00-4:30 p.m. – SP-35 – Saving, Investing, and Building Wealth: A Primer for Residents and New Graduates
- 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Resident Reception
I cannot wait to see many of you at the Annual Meeting, and I look forward to catching up. In the meantime, if myself or any of the RNPC members can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at acgdmd@gmail.com. Lastly, if you would like to contribute any content to the next edition of The Paper Point, I always welcome that.
Have a great week!
Austyn C. Grissom
Chair, Resident and New Practitioner Committee