{"id":20985,"date":"2022-03-22T13:37:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T18:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/?page_id=20985"},"modified":"2026-01-28T11:12:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T17:12:06","slug":"committees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/about-aae\/governance-leadership\/committees\/","title":{"rendered":"Committees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h3>Learn about each committee&#8217;s charge and current members below.<\/h3>\n<p>Our Standing Committees are a driving force in AAE governance. The AAE is strong because of the dedicated, diverse and hard-working individuals who volunteer their time and talents.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"back\">Standing Committees<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#annual\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Annual Meeting Planning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#session\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Annual Meeting Site Selection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#budget\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Budget and Finance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#connection\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Connection Committee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#constitution\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Constitution and Bylaws<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#continuing\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Continuing Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#corporate\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Corporate Relations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#distance\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Distance Learning Committee &#8211; Subcommittee of Continuing Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#editorial\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Editorial Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#educational\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Educational Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#exhibits\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Exhibits Advisory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#honors\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Honors and Awards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#membership\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Membership Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#nominating\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Nominating<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#podcast\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Podcast Editorial Committee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#practice\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Practice Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#public\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Public and Professional Relations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#research\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Research and Scientific Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#resident\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Resident and New Practitioner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Special Committees<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#outcomes\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Outcomes Consensus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#terminology\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Update Diagnostic Terminology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<h2>Standing Committees<\/h2>\n<p><a name=\"annual\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Annual Meeting Planning Committee<\/h3>\n<p><em>Arranges and presents a high-quality scientific program and social activities for members and guests at the Annual Meeting.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mark B. Desrosiers, General Chair<\/li>\n<li>Avina Paranjpe, Program Chair<\/li>\n<li>Jenny He, Program Vice Chair<\/li>\n<li>Kimberly A.D. Lindquist, Immediate Past General Chair<\/li>\n<li>Mary Um, Workshop Chair<\/li>\n<li>Steven J. Katz, Board Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Kenneth J. Widelka, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Tanya Kinsman, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Kelsey Friedman, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"session\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Annual Meeting Site Selection<\/h3>\n<p><em>Screens and recommends sites suitable for future annual meetings.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kimberly A.D. Lindquist, Chair<\/li>\n<li>Natasha M. Flake, Board Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Kenneth J. Widelka, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Tanya Kinsman, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"budget\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Budget and Finance<\/h3>\n<p><em>Proposes a budget and reviews fiscal affairs.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bradley H. Gettleman, Chair<\/li>\n<li>W. Craig Noblett<\/li>\n<li>Katherine A. Divine<\/li>\n<li>Bryan F. Mansour<\/li>\n<li>Fiza Singh<\/li>\n<li>Kenneth J. Widelka, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"connection\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Connection<\/h3>\n<p><em>Oversees AAE&#8217;s online communities by serving as an advisory board for AAE&#8217;s online communities. Identifies and develops strategies to engage and monitor AAE&#8217;s online communities.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soraya V. Gadelha, Chair (*Member until 2026)<\/li>\n<li>Brandon G. Seto<\/li>\n<li>Laurel F. Martinez<\/li>\n<li>Natasha M. Flake, Immediate Past President<\/li>\n<li>Ahmed Shehab-Eldin, Resident<\/li>\n<li>Ron Hill<\/li>\n<li>Kimberly FitzSimmons, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Natalie Hughes, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"constitution\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Constitution and Bylaws<\/h3>\n<p><em>Suggests revisions and receives for comment proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Natasha M. Flake, Chair, Immediate Past President, and Board Liaison<\/li>\n<li>W. Craig Noblett, President-Elect<\/li>\n<li>Mark B. Desrosiers, Secretary<\/li>\n<li>Susan B. Paurazas<\/li>\n<li>Shane N. White<\/li>\n<li>Kenneth J. Zucker<\/li>\n<li>Michael Carrera, Resident<\/li>\n<li>Patricia Tordik, Consultant<\/li>\n<li>Kenneth J. Widelka, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Trina R. Andresen Coe, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"continuing\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Continuing Education<\/h3>\n<p><em>Develops and presents professional continuing education courses.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Matthew Malek, Chair (*Member until 2027)<\/li>\n<li>Bettina Basrani<\/li>\n<li>Lindsey R. Yap<\/li>\n<li>Courtney Jackson<\/li>\n<li>Elinor Alon<\/li>\n<li>Katie R. Kickertz<\/li>\n<li>Ji Wook Jeong<\/li>\n<li>Erin Loggins, ADA CERP Representative (Start October 2025)<\/li>\n<li>Roberta Pileggi, ADA CERP Representative (End October 2025)<\/li>\n<li>Dorothy Crowley, Resident<\/li>\n<li>John Nusstein, Board Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Ryan Smith, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Tanya Kinsman, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"distance\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Distance Learning Committee &#8211; Subcommittee of Continuing Education<\/h3>\n<p><em>Develops and coordinates content to enhance AAE&#8217;s online learning opportunities and distance learning options for Endo On Demand. <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Matthew Malek, Chair<\/li>\n<li>Devon Ptak<\/li>\n<li>Shlomo Elbahary<\/li>\n<li>Mansoor Safder<\/li>\n<li>Natali Nunez<\/li>\n<li>Tanya Kinsman, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Ryan Smith, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"corporate\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Corporate Relations<\/h3>\n<p><em>Examines the relationship of the AAE to the manufacturers of endodontic equipment, materials and providers of services; identifies ways to enhance this relationship and investigates issues of mutual concern.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paul A. Falcon, Chair (*Member until 2026)<\/li>\n<li>Dontra B. Scott<\/li>\n<li>Fabricio B. Teixeira<\/li>\n<li>Vicky Nguyen<\/li>\n<li>Ana Cristina Andrada<\/li>\n<li>Kay DeMonge<\/li>\n<li>Sameer D. Jain<\/li>\n<li>Walid Wardaki<\/li>\n<li>W. Craig Noblett, Board Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Marianne Niles, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"editorial\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Editorial Board<\/h3>\n<em>Responsible for the operation of the Journal of Endodontics, including editing its content. (Terms run on the calendar year)<br \/>\n<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Kenneth M. Hargreaves, Chair<\/li>\n<li>Jianing He<\/li>\n<li>Linda G. Levin<\/li>\n<li>Anita Aminoshariae<\/li>\n<li>Amir Azarpazhooh<\/li>\n<li>Sahng Gyoon Kim<\/li>\n<li>Ronald Ordinola Zapata<\/li>\n<li>Gerald Glickman<\/li>\n<li>Anil Kishen<\/li>\n<li>Ariadne Letra<\/li>\n<li>Frank Setzer<\/li>\n<li>Franklin R. Tay<\/li>\n<li>Mark B. Desrosiers, Board Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Kenneth J. Widelka, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Kimberly FitzSimmons, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Elisabeth Lisican, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"educational\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Educational Affairs<\/h3>\n<p><em>Advises and counsels the Board of Directors in the area of educational affairs and provides endodontic educators with continuing education opportunities.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stefan I. Zweig (2026), Chair (*Member until 2028)<\/li>\n<li>Rebeca Weisleder-Urow<\/li>\n<li>John Nusstein<\/li>\n<li>Pierre Wohlgemuth<\/li>\n<li>Sara Fowler<\/li>\n<li>Josanne M. O&#8217;Dell<\/li>\n<li>Leticia Guajardo Morales, ADEA Endodontic Section Councilor<\/li>\n<li>Theodore D. Ravenel, ADEA COAEP Rep. (2026)<\/li>\n<li>Matthew Kinstler, Educator Community Lead Moderator (2026)<\/li>\n<li>Kisa Iqbal, Resident<\/li>\n<li>Brian E. Bergeron, Board Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Kelly McNamara, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Heather Bridges, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"exhibits\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Exhibits Advisory Committee<\/h3>\n<p><em>Addresses Annual Meeting-related issues that involve industry participation.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kimberly A.D. Lindquist, Chair<\/li>\n<li>Mark Desrosiers, Vice-Chair<\/li>\n<li>Mary Um, Workshop Chair<\/li>\n<li>Mike Loessberg, Avalon Biomed<\/li>\n<li>Jason Sattler, Kerr Dental<\/li>\n<li>Susan Vincent, Endo\/Tech<\/li>\n<li>Kristin Tanner, HighFive Healthcare<\/li>\n<li>Shannon Sifrig, Seiler Microscopes<\/li>\n<li>Cynthia Goerig, EndoMastery<\/li>\n<li>Molly Benz, Laschal Surgical<\/li>\n<li>Dave Thompson, Komet<\/li>\n<li>Sam Colton, Enova<\/li>\n<li>Lisa White, Radman, White &amp; Associates<\/li>\n<li>Jean Heis, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"honors\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Honors and Awards<\/h3>\n<p><em>Recommends recipients of designated honors and awards.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keith V. Krell, Chair (*Member until 2026)<\/li>\n<li>Janice C. Chou<\/li>\n<li>Garry L. Myers<\/li>\n<li>Cindy R. Rauschenberger<\/li>\n<li>Joseph Petrino<\/li>\n<li>Terryl A. Propper<\/li>\n<li>Alfred Wiemann, III, Board Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Trina R. Andresen Coe, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Katherine Y. Rouse, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"membership\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Membership Engagement<\/h3>\n<p><em>Promotes membership in the Association and makes recommendations for member services.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Katherine Divine, Chair (*Member until 2026)<\/li>\n<li>Dijana Elmejdoubi<\/li>\n<li>Patrice J. Harmon<\/li>\n<li>Dara Siegel<\/li>\n<li>Gerald C. Dietz, Jr.<\/li>\n<li>Kelsey Wenger<\/li>\n<li>Alex Dahlkemper, Resident<\/li>\n<li>Poorya Jalali, Board Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Kelly McNamara, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Heather Bridges, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"nominating\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Nominating<\/h3>\n<p><em>Provides a slate of nominees for AAE Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer; Directors of the ABE; and Trustees of the Foundation for Endodontics.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stefan I. Zweig, Chair<\/li>\n<li>Craig S. Hirschberg<\/li>\n<li>Harold J. Martinez<\/li>\n<li>Fiza Singh<\/li>\n<li>Natasha M. Flake, Board Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Trina R. Andresen Coe, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Katherine Y. Rouse, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"podcast\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Podcast Editorial Committee<\/h3>\n<p><em>Oversees the production of the AAE&#8217;s Endo Voices podcast. Provide input and recommendations of topics and guests. Responsible for nomination of the podcast host every 3 years. <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Elizabeth Shin Perry, Chair\/Board Liaison<\/li>\n<li>Marcus D. Johnson, Podcast Host<\/li>\n<li>Courtney Lang<\/li>\n<li>Scott L. Doyle<\/li>\n<li>Tanya Kinsman, Staff Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><strong>Top ^<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"practice\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e&quot;],636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Practice Affairs<\/h3>\n<p><em>Considers issues relative to dental health care, evidence-based endodontics, endodontic practice and insurance claims, and the practice of endodontics in the Federal Dental Health Services. Monitors governmental concerns and affairs within organized dentistry, and identifies potential leaders interested in local, state and national dental organizations.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Andrew Miller, Chair<\/li>\n<li>Jason Foreman<\/li>\n<li>Callee Clark<\/li>\n<li>Kayla Tavares-Tio<\/li>\n<li>Shawn M. Lafkowitz<\/li>\n<li>Maria C. 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