Communiqué
The Communiqué is distributed monthly via email to AAE members and supporters.
Its mission is to promote communication among AAE members, leaders of the AAE, ABE and AAE Foundation, and AAE affiliate organizations; encourage coordinated activities; inform the membership of developments in the endodontic specialty and dental profession; and raise awareness of AAE events, products and services.
The views and opinions expressed by authors are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). Publication of these views does not imply endorsement by the AAE.
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Latest Communiqué News
Longtime educator R. Norman Weller, D.M.D., M.S., passed away in Lexington, Tenn., on July 21. Dr. Weller, or Norm, as he was often called, will be dearly missed and remembered by his family, friends and students. Read on for a look at his life and contributions to our specialty.
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Andrea Bass-Allen joined the AAE in July as a business systems analyst in the IT department.
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Through the AAE website, social media channels, online advertising and digital resources, the Association educates the public about endodontics, helping them find specialists in their area, and provides shareable content for members and other dental professionals.
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Clinical practice of dentistry has witnessed several technological advancements in recent decades. In general, these advancements relied upon in-vitro testing and sometimes controlled clinical assessments prior to being marketed for clinical practice. The aim of these advancements was mainly to improve clinical efficiency and a desire to enhance treatment predictability.
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Recent events have led some of our members to question what defines endodontics as a specialty. The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the ADA Commission for developing and implementing accreditation standards for dental education, recently removed the word “specialty” from all CODA documentation.
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The 2018-19 Board of Directors officially took office at AAE18. The Board’s Annual Meeting, which was held earlier that week in Denver, offered an opportunity to welcome and orient new Board members, thank members of the Board whose terms of service expired, and have meaningful dialogue around the strategic priorities for the specialty.
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