Recapping the 2026 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition 

The 2026 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition was held March 21–24, 2026, in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

During the Section on Endodontics meeting, attendees discussed several key issues affecting endodontic education, including faculty recruitment and retention, the ongoing shortage of endodontic educators, increased collaboration among programs, and opportunities to strengthen engagement within the academic community. Dr. Steven Katz delivered the AAE Presidential Update, highlighting the association’s strategic initiatives, public awareness efforts, clinical guideline development, research collaborations, and the importance of continued faculty engagement and mentorship. Representing the AAE as its delegate to the ADEA Council of Advanced Education Programs (COAEP), Dr. Ted Ravenel participated in these discussions and helped ensure the specialty remained connected to broader conversations shaping advanced dental education and residency training. Overall, the meeting reinforced many of the priorities currently facing the AAE and provided valuable insight into emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities within endodontic education.