{"id":28719,"date":"2025-03-25T11:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T16:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/?page_id=28719"},"modified":"2026-05-19T12:53:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T17:53:44","slug":"misinformation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/misinformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Misinformation Toolkit"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h1>Misinformation Toolkit<\/h1>\r\n<p>Misinformation about root canals and endodontic care is more widespread than ever, threatening public trust and putting patients at risk of making decisions based on false claims. As dedicated dental professionals, we must take action to correct inaccuracies, promote evidence-based care, and ensure that our patients have access to the truth.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"endodontist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/BannerImage-1.jpg\" alt=\"Young female endodontist smiling at camera\" width=\"1601\" height=\"1601\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>Protecting Patients with Accurate Information<\/h2>\r\n<p>This Misinformation Response Toolkit equips AAE members with the resources needed to combat misinformation effectively. Whether you&#8217;re encountering misleading claims online, in conversations with patients, or within the broader dental community, this toolkit provides actionable steps to report inaccuracies, amplify trustworthy information, and educate others.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Steps to Take Action:<\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h4>1. Report to <br \/>the AAE<\/h4>\r\n<p>Notify the AAE of the instance(s) of misinformation and report the offending content to the platform where you found it.<\/p>\r\n<p>Learn how to flag misleading content on social media and notify AAE of concerning trends. Use our customizable letter template to bring ethical concerns to your state dental board or licensing body.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"#report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h4>2. Amplify Accurate Information<\/h4>\r\n<p>Share AAE-approved content across social media, your website, and patient consultations. Access ready-made graphics, talking points, and handouts to strengthen your outreach.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"#amplify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h4>3. Stay Vigilant, Educate Your Colleagues, and Escalate as Necessary<\/h4>\r\n<p>Keep an eye out for misinformation and spread the word among fellow dental health professionals about its growing presence. Inform them of AAE&#8217;s professional resources. If the instance of misinformation multiplies by the same offender, consider using our customizable letter template to bring ethical concerns to your state dental board or licensing body.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"#escalate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>Report to the AAE<\/h2>\r\n<p>Report the misinformation on the platform where you found it. Choose a platform to learn how. 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Video inspired by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@doubt_it_all\/video\/7486591343565851946?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-8v2fj5qk4wJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\">@doubt_it_all<\/a>.<\/h6>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/uJ1LFW9l_B4\" width=\"315\" height=\"560\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"amplify accurate info\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/amplify-accurate-info-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"amplify accurate info\" width=\"1708\" height=\"2560\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>Amplify Accurate Information<\/h2>\r\n<p>Combating misinformation is not just about reporting what isn&#8217;t true; it largely involves amplifying accurate information to audiences wherever possible. The AAE has a plethora of resources to help you educate patients and the general public.<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">On Social Media<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"#\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aae.org\/social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Social Media Toolkit: <\/strong><\/a>Graphics and reels with evergreen endodontic information<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>AAE&#8217;s Social Channels:<\/strong> Always feel inspired to repost anything you see on our social media. When using Instagram, the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/repost-for-stories-and-reels\/id1120744554\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Repost website<\/a> or app allows you to reshare images and videos with their original captions.<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">In Your Practice and On Your Website<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"#\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Helpful Articles and Webpages:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/FactorFictionFebruary2025.pdf__;!!PvDODwlR4mBZyAb0!RI_fVsRjVw3bOoKzyS0tc6VFY1wqFw9YBuejBKGU9tDYmn6yMtr15rIurlQPypj_xKIPPlubouiSMB-yHO8AsQ$\">Fact or Fiction<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/FactorFictionFebruary2025.pdf__;!!PvDODwlR4mBZyAb0!RI_fVsRjVw3bOoKzyS0tc6VFY1wqFw9YBuejBKGU9tDYmn6yMtr15rIurlQPypj_xKIPPlubouiSMB-yHO8AsQ$\">The Truth About Endodontic Treatment and Your Health<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/FactorFictionFebruary2025.pdf__;!!PvDODwlR4mBZyAb0!RI_fVsRjVw3bOoKzyS0tc6VFY1wqFw9YBuejBKGU9tDYmn6yMtr15rIurlQPypj_xKIPPlubouiSMB-yHO8AsQ$\">Myths About Root Canals<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/ToothSavingTips_FactSheet_v2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tooth-Saving Tips<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/practice-management\/managing-a-practice\/practice-marketing\/patient-professional-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Videos: <\/strong><\/a>Patient education videos to understand endodontic procedures and the specialists who perform them<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Movie_TalkingPoints-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Talking Points: <\/strong><\/a>A guide for responding to misinformation during patient consultations or professional discussions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/practice-management\/managing-a-practice\/practice-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> for a complete page of AAE&#8217;s Practice Marketing Resources.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\">Generate Your Own Content<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"#\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Utilize our <a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/g\/g-67ab852323e88191b10fe8ab3ed34d84-root-canal-resource-hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom-made AI<\/a> to generate endo-specific content of all forms for your social channels or website. Examples include patient testimonials, myth-busters, FAQs, stories from colleagues or general dentists, and more.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Stay Vigilant, Educate Your Colleagues, and Escalate as Necessary<\/h2>\r\n<p>Encourage your fellow members to join the fight against misinformation by utilizing the resources on this page.<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Resources for Endodontists and Health Professionals<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"#\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/RootCanalSafety_FactSheet_v1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Root Canal Safety Fact Sheet: <\/strong><\/a>Explains the history of focal infection theory and research showing that there is no valid, scientific evidence linking endodontically treated teeth and systemic disease<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Movie_TalkingPoints-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Root Canal Safety Talking Points: <\/strong><\/a>Helps address questions from patients about the safety of endodontic treatment<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/the-focal-infection-theory\/\"><strong>The Focal Infection Theory<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Relevant Podcast, On Demand Episodes:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/podcast\/social-medias-role-in-dentistry-and-endodontics-mis-disinformation-and-accountability-ep-37\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Media&#8217;s Role in Dentistry and Endodontics: Mis\/disinformation and Accountability<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/endoondemand.aae.org\/products\/free-ep-11-debunking-root-canal-myths?code=aPrx7_2qWq6_2hAuACZp3fJnQFpfqJoMooT.QIjC9klfDSYYfffSre.KbHUJ4dS_puHty5tn5Q==#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Debunking Root Canal Myths<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">Escalate the Report of Misinformation<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"#\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>If the instance of misinformation multiplies by the same offender, consider using our customizable letter template to bring ethical concerns to your state dental board or licensing body. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Letter-to-State-Dental-Boards.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download it here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"stay vigilant\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/stay-vigilant.jpg\" alt=\"stay vigilant\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Misinformation Toolkit Misinformation about root canals and endodontic care is more widespread than ever, threatening public trust and putting patients at risk of making decisions based on false claims. 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