{"id":29392,"date":"2025-07-02T07:57:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T12:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/?page_id=29392"},"modified":"2026-03-17T14:00:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T19:00:41","slug":"diagnostic-terminology-stakeholder-input","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/diagnostic-terminology-stakeholder-input\/","title":{"rendered":"Updating Diagnostic Terminology in Endodontics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h2>A Collaborative Proposal by the AAE and ESE<\/h2>\n\t<h3><b>New Phase of Stakeholder Review<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The Joint AAE-ESE Special Committee has completed its review of stakeholder feedback received through:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Online\u00a0stakeholder survey\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The Open Hearing at the\u00a0European Society of Endodontology Biennial Congress (September 2025)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Additional\u00a0written submissions from individuals and organizations\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The committee has categorized this input into major themes and developed\u00a0responses and proposed refinements\u00a0to the pulpal and periapical diagnostic tables.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Please review the committee&#8217;s analysis before\u00a0participating\u00a0in the AAE26 hearing.<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This document summarizes the feedback received to date and explains how the committee has addressed the most\u00a0frequently\u00a0raised questions and concerns.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Stakeholder_Feedback_Summary_2026_Final.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead the Stakeholder Feedback Summary and Committee Responses\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>Reviewing this document in advance will help ensure that discussion at the upcoming hearing focuses on areas where\u00a0additional\u00a0clarification or consensus may still be needed<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Final Opportunity for Written Comments <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To allow one final opportunity for written feedback, a short, open-ended comment form will remain available until June 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders may use this form to provide additional comments after reviewing the committee&#8217;s feedback analysis.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Zvohg9XXJUO-iDhyTbfINlWCHmvpsPdBp7LWNGJUeUZUQk1USDY5OFZJMDU1VkQ3ME5MM1o4UTJYSy4u\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"   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data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Present the committee&#8217;s responses and proposed refinements\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Invite final comments on the pulpal and periapical diagnostic tables\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stakeholders attending the hearing are strongly encouraged to review the feedback summary\u00a0and Hearing Guidelines\u00a0in advance. Please RSVP by\u00a0April 10 if you plan to attend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Zvohg9XXJUO-iDhyTbfINlWCHmvpsPdBp7LWNGJUeUZUOFRMVkxDWkJVWkxYUldSRFROT0RJNDlVRy4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><b>RSVP for\u00a0<\/b><b>AAE26 Diagnostic Terminology Hearing<\/b>\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/AAEHearingGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><b>AAE26 Hearing Guidelines<\/b>\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Stakeholder_Feedback_Summary_2026_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><b>Feedback Summary<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>About This Initiative<\/b>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) and the European Society of Endodontology (ESE) have jointly launched an initiative to update endodontic diagnostic terminology. This project builds on the 2009 classification published in the\u202f<i>Journal of Endodontics<\/i>\u202fand reflects the latest advancements in vital pulp therapy, diagnostic imaging, and our evolving understanding of pulpal and periapical disease.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Since July 2023, a Joint Special Committee composed of expert representatives from both organizations has worked intensively to develop an updated diagnostic classification framework. This includes two tables intended to be used in tandem, as part of a comprehensive clinical diagnosis in endodontic practice. Please view a background statement from the committee as well as proposed tables at the links below:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/AAE_ESE_Background_Process_ForWeb07172025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><b>Background Statement<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/PulpalAndPulpSpaceTable_ForWeb07172025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><b>Pulpal and Pulp Space Diagnoses<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/PeriapicalTable_ForWeb07172025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"636d5f3cb6ec0e11f062f95e\"><b>Periapical Diagnoses<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Why This Matters\u202f<\/b>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>An accurate, contemporary diagnostic language is essential for:\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Improving clinical communication\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Enhancing educational resources\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Supporting research standardization\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Ensuring consistent reporting of clinical conditions\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Yet despite advances in technologies like CBCT and improved outcomes from vital pulp therapies, there\u00a0remain\u00a0significant limitations in commercially available diagnostic tools and persistent gaps in clinical knowledge. 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