Behind the Platform: Insights from Endo Voices Sponsor Endodontic Practice Partners – Bonus Episode
At AAE26 in Salt Lake City, Dr. Marcus Johnson sits down with former AAE President Dr. Terryl Propper for a candid conversation on leadership, mentorship, and the evolution of endodontics. From becoming the first female president of the Tennessee Dental Association to co-founding Endodontic Practice Partners, Dr. Propper reflects on the experiences that shaped her career and the lessons learned through decades of service, advocacy, and innovation.
Together, they explore the importance of identifying and developing future leaders, building meaningful patient relationships, adapting to change in a shifting practice landscape, and creating a culture rooted in trust, accountability, and empowerment. With insight, humor, and authenticity, Dr. Propper shares why leadership begins long before the boardroom—and why the future of endodontics depends on those willing to step forward and make a difference.
Episode Resources
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- Greenleaf, R. K. (2002). Servant leadership: A journey into the nature of legitimate power and greatness (25th anniversary ed.). Paulist Press.
- Spears, L. C. (2010). The understanding and practice of servant-leadership. In Servant leadership and organizational life (pp. 29–45). https://www.regent.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/spears_practice.pdf
- Singh, S., Naidoo, S., & Mohangi, G. (2021). Career development of academic staff in faculties of dentistry by means of mentoring: A scoping review protocol. JMIR Research Protocols, 10(7), e27239. https://doi.org/10.2196/27239
- Alzahem, A. M., Molenaar, W. M., & De Boer, B. J. (2017). Peer mentorship program in dental education. Journal of Dental Education, 81(8), 949–955.
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