AAE’s Practice Affairs Committee Identifies Key Advocacy Priorities for 2025

Practice Affairs Committee members gather for the committee meeting March 8 at AAE Headquarters in Chicago.

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Practice Affairs Committee held its annual in-person meeting in Chicago – bringing together the AAE’s advocacy leaders to engage in meaningful discussions on the most pressing issues impacting the specialty. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity for committee members to collaborate and outline strategic advocacy efforts that will shape the future of endodontic care and policy. 

Throughout the meeting, committee members had highly productive conversations on strengthening our advocacy initiatives. As emphasized during the discussion, it is imperative that the specialty remain vigilant and responsive to the ever-evolving dynamics affecting the profession. Changes in healthcare policies, economic challenges, and regulatory shifts continue to influence how endodontists provide care, making it critical for AAE to take a proactive stance in advocating for policies that protect and support our members. 

The committee outlined a set of key advocacy priorities that will guide the AAE’s advocacy agenda for the 2025 legislative session. Top advocacy priorities for the AAE supported by the PAC and AAE leadership included dental plan reforms, specialty recognition, student loan repayment, and workforce shortages.   

The collective insights and expertise shared by our members during the meeting have strengthened our commitment to advocating for meaningful policy changes. By prioritizing these key issues, AAE is working to ensure that the needs of endodontists are represented at every level of policymaking.