{"id":13429,"date":"2019-10-16T14:49:15","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T19:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/?page_id=13429"},"modified":"2026-06-30T13:39:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:39:30","slug":"worth-saving","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/member-center\/worth-saving\/","title":{"rendered":"Worth Saving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tYour Teeth are Worth Saving\t<\/h1>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tAAE&#8217;s public awareness campaign\t<\/h3>\n\t<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/WS-Color-300x128.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"457\" height=\"195\" \/><\/h2>\n\t<h4>&#8220;Worth Saving&#8221; is meant to bring to life that, like your natural teeth, there are things, people and places that are worth revering.<\/h4>\n\nAt the AAE Board&#8217;s directive, implement a multi-year public awareness campaign with the goal that: &#8220;The public will value saving their natural teeth and seek endodontists as the first choice for their care. They will understand what an endodontist does and how they are different from general dentistry providers.&#8221;\n\n\n&#8220;Worth Saving&#8221; is meant to bring to life that, like your natural teeth, there are things, people and places that are worth revering.\n\t<h2>Do You Know What&#8217;s Worth Saving?<\/h2>\n<p>How well do you know the Worth Saving public campaign? Did you know that, in 2025-2026 19,000 patients used <a href=\"http:\/\/FindMyEndodontist.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">FindMyEndodontist.com<\/a>? Did you know that 1.4 million patients used our patient website? Did you know our recent Satellite Media Tour garnered over 20 million impressions? The word is getting out.<\/p>\n<p>Worth Saving is working for you, and we&#8217;re elevating endodontists in the eyes of the public.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/uncategorized\/worth-saving-campaign-5-things-to-know\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow It Started\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/WorthSaving_JOEAdMarch2022_v2_PROOF.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/WorthSavingPhoto.png\" alt=\"WorthSavingPhoto\" height=\"565\" width=\"516\" title=\"WorthSavingPhoto\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/t54074.p.clickup-attachments.com\/t54074\/24ede9d1-8bbf-412e-b03b-d4112f826c88\/aae-worthsaving-gazette-20260223-v2.pdf?view=open\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-22-154422.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2026-06-22 154422\" height=\"922\" width=\"688\" title=\"Screenshot 2026-06-22 154422\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h4>Worth Saving is reaching patients and beyond!<\/h4>\n<p>Extra, extra! Read all about our campaign in our 6th <a href=\"https:\/\/t54074.p.clickup-attachments.com\/t54074\/24ede9d1-8bbf-412e-b03b-d4112f826c88\/aae-worthsaving-gazette-20260223-v2.pdf?view=open\">Worth Saving Gazette: Amplifying the Message<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<h1>Media Coverage<\/h1>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/dr-steven-katz-in-the-washington-post-with-young-adults-less-likely-to-go-to-the-dentist-doctors-get-creative\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Washington-Post-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Washington-Post-Logo\" height=\"300\" width=\"390\" title=\"Washington-Post-Logo\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/7002850\/how-to-stop-clenching-your-jaw\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/time-logo-transparent.png\" alt=\"time-logo-transparent\" height=\"754\" width=\"2400\" title=\"time-logo-transparent\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/health-news\/articles\/2024-08-18\/why-back-to-school-should-include-a-dental-checkup\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/unnamed-1-400x300.png\" alt=\"unnamed (1)\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" title=\"unnamed (1)\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/health.yahoo.com\/article\/best-nontoxic-toothpastes-152737423.html\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/yahoo-logo-png-free-download-3-scaled.png\" alt=\"yahoo-logo-png-free-download-3\" height=\"710\" width=\"2560\" title=\"yahoo-logo-png-free-download-3\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/health\/a65541310\/should-you-brush-your-teeth-before-or-after-breakfast\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/unnamed-150x150.png\" alt=\"unnamed\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" title=\"unnamed\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h4><b><br \/>\nWorth Saving Messaging Spreads Across the Nation<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Based on earned media placements tracked in 2025-2026, including national print, online publications, broadcast coverage and Satellite Media Tour distribution, the American Association of Endodontists generated an estimated\u00a0over <strong>1.14 billion potential media impressions<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t<h4>The Latest AAE Website Performance<\/h4>\n<p>Search engines\u00a0remain the dominant driver of traffic to aae.org. Organic search generated approximately <strong>674,832 visits<\/strong>-more than 94% of all tracked traffic sources,\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0the <strong>strong visibility of AAE&#8217;s educational content<\/strong> in online search results.<\/p>\n<p>The most visited pages included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>&#8220;What Is a Root Canal?&#8221; (148,013 views)<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>&#8220;Root Canal Explained&#8221; (81,425 views)<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>&#8220;Myths About Root Canals&#8221; (48,542 views)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The\u00a0Find My Endodontist\u00a0directory also continues to serve as an important patient conversion tool, generating\u00a0<strong>18,977 directory searches,\u00a014,921 member\u00a0profile views<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>7,123 click-throughs to member practice websites<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Search engine optimization efforts continue to support this visibility. aae.org currently ranks for <b>more than 43,000 keywords in Google search results<\/b>, including\u00a0<b>nearly 6,000\u00a0first-page rankings<\/b>, and has achieved an\u00a0<b>SEO authority score of 51<\/b>, which is considered exceptionally strong for a professional association website. Collectively, these rankings generated\u00a0<b>72.2 million search impressions <\/b>and <b>more than 1.58 million clicks<\/b>\u00a0for high-value search terms such as &#8220;root canal,&#8221; &#8220;root canal treatment,&#8221; and &#8220;what is a root canal.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tFacebook Followers\t<\/h6>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t33K\t<\/h3>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tTwitter Followers:\t<\/h6>\n<h1>\n\t\t\t4.4K\t<\/h1>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tInstagram Followers\t<\/h6>\n<h1>\n\t\t\t17.2K\t<\/h1>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tLinkedIn Followers\t<\/h6>\n<h1>\n\t\t\t14.6K\t<\/h1>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tTikTok Followers\t<\/h6>\n<h1>\n\t\t\t245\t<\/h1>\n\t<p><em>As of June 30, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\t<h4>&#8220;Root canal treatment is not only a tooth-saving procedure that preserves smiles and improves dental health, new research suggests that it can have far-reaching medical benefits that impact the entire body.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/feeds.statepoint.net\/townnews\/placement.ashx?id=11331&amp;l=en-US&amp;r=1782277834605.06\" alt=\"ping\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>&#8220;<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrepublic.com\/online_features\/health_and_wellness\/new-research-shows-how-root-canal-treatment-helps-protect-your-whole-body\/article_a69b6a3e-8514-5442-ba71-5df0fb3193ba.html\">Daily Republic<\/a><\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-30-105159.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2026-06-30 105159\" height=\"205\" width=\"1237\" title=\"Screenshot 2026-06-30 105159\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h4>&#8220;Endodontists advocate saving<br \/>\nteeth as nothing looks, functions, or feels like<br \/>\nour natural teeth.&#8221;<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/travel-leisure-the-key-to-getting-through-a-dental-emergency-abroad\/\">Travel + Leisure Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/travel-and-leisure-logo-300x94.png\" alt=\"travel-and-leisure-logo\" height=\"94\" width=\"300\" title=\"travel-and-leisure-logo\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h4>&#8220;As an endodontist who specializes in saving natural teeth, I have a front-row seat when it comes to observing the nuances of oral health. I can tell who is a flosser, a fan of tooth whiteners, and the sweet tooths among us.&#8221;<\/h4>\n<p>Dr. Katz on <a href=\"https:\/\/kevinmd.com\/2025\/06\/why-removing-fluoride-from-water-is-a-public-health-disaster.html\">KevinMD<\/a><\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/KevinMD.logo_-236x120.png\" alt=\"KevinMD.logo\" height=\"120\" width=\"236\" title=\"KevinMD.logo\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h4>&#8220;When a tooth is infected or giving you pain, having it pulled may seem like the easiest option, but dental specialists called endodontists say that saving natural teeth whenever possible is better for your oral health, your overall health and your CONFIDENCE. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/feeds.statepoint.net\/townnews\/placement.ashx?id=11241&amp;l=en-US&amp;r=1779167421545.4\" alt=\"ping\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" data-categories=\"unclassified\" \/>&#8220;<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/customer.statepointmedia.com\/clip\/353\/12995008\">The Sun Chronicle<\/a><\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-30-105159-1.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2026-06-30 105159\" height=\"176\" width=\"423\" title=\"Screenshot 2026-06-30 105159\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tSocial Media\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>AAE&#8217;s social footprint has continued to grow significantly, particularly since the launch of its TikTok presence in late 2024. Collaborations with medical and lifestyle influencers have extended the reach of AAE messaging to audiences well beyond traditional dental channels.<\/p>\n\t<blockquote data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYr1SFDAWh-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYr1SFDAWh-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">       View this post on Instagram            <\/a><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYr1SFDAWh-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by American Assn. of Endodontists (@savingyourteeth)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t<blockquote data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DLkOrtxoXoy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DLkOrtxoXoy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">       View this post on Instagram            <\/a><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DLkOrtxoXoy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by American Assn. of Endodontists (@savingyourteeth)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t<blockquote data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DNqH75hv3JD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DNqH75hv3JD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">       View this post on Instagram            <\/a><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DNqH75hv3JD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by American Assn. of Endodontists (@savingyourteeth)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t<blockquote data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DXfOUZKEgzT\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DXfOUZKEgzT\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">       View this post on Instagram            <\/a><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DXfOUZKEgzT\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Dr. Terry Simpson (@drterrysimpsonmd)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t<blockquote data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DVtiyrLDQc_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DVtiyrLDQc_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">       View this post on Instagram            <\/a><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DVtiyrLDQc_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by \ud835\udc03\ud835\udc2b. \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc15\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc22 (@doctor.mike)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t<blockquote data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DMtA_x_y8Lh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DMtA_x_y8Lh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">       View this post on Instagram            <\/a><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DMtA_x_y8Lh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Wendy Hunter, MD (@the_pediatrician_next_door)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t<p>To download and use AAE&#8217;s public-facing social media graphics and reels, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aae.org\/social\">click here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/AAE_SYTM-Logo_White_Horizontal-1024x286.png\" alt=\"AAE_SYTM-Logo_White_Horizontal\" height=\"286\" width=\"1024\" title=\"AAE_SYTM-Logo_White_Horizontal\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<blockquote data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DX67LBhDFmO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DX67LBhDFmO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">       View this post on Instagram            <\/a><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DX67LBhDFmO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by American Assn. of Endodontists (@savingyourteeth)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t<p>Every year during the month of May, the AAE celebrates Save Your Tooth Month (SYTM) and encourages our members to do the same. It&#8217;s a month-long recognition of the endodontic specialty and the superheroes of saving teeth. It provides an opportunity to spread the Worth Saving message far and wide, emphasizing the importance of saving natural teeth and the benefits of root canal treatment.<\/p>\n<p>From social media campaigns and television appearances to state proclamations and large-scale activations, SYTM is always\u00a0<em>worth celebrating<\/em>. There are many ways to get involved when May rolls around.<\/p>\n<ul>\n\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/practice-management\/managing-a-practice\/practice-marketing\/sytmtk\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tCampaign Videos\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>The AAE produced professional videos to truly get into the spirit of what&#8217;s &#8220;Worth Saving&#8221; and to get to know some other &#8220;savers&#8221; out there who work to save, preserve and revere something.<\/p>\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xaLgaT8G9e8?si=W4CtJJcK_tdIrU2c\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t<h3>How it Got Started!<\/h3>\n<p>See how it all began with this informative Worth Saving introduction video!<\/p>\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iJLKcO1ZF1U?si=M3t_GvWqorVRyprl\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t<h3>Smiles Are <em>Worth Saving<\/em>: 2023 Update<\/h3>\n<p>Smiles are worth saving, much like the natural teeth they&#8217;re comprised of! Check out a compilation of AAE&#8217;s Worth Saving campaign activations.<\/p>\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vziepbVA3PQ?si=IwpRGugIQQnS-biM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t<h3>AAE Savers: Dr. Mohamed I Fayad Speaks With a Park Ranger<\/h3>\n<p>In this second installment of &#8220;Savers&#8221;, Dr. Mohamed I. Fayad speaks with Kathy Schneider, superintendent, Pullman National Monument, National Park Service.<\/p>\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QYmxyWNLaPI?si=38xLZpOt9HB114eJ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t<h3>AAE Savers<\/h3>\n<p>Our very own Dr. Louis E. 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