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Together, they explore what it takes to elevate endodontic training in a rapidly evolving landscape, from embracing new learning styles to fostering a culture grounded in mutual respect and lifelong growth. The conversation also spotlights Dr. Johnson\u2019s lasting impact on\u00a0Board certification and professional excellence, along with insights on shared decision-making and how emerging technologies like CBCT can enhance diagnosis and treatment planning\u2014while keeping patient-centered care at the heart.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":30271,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","feature":[],"podcast-topic":[273,274],"class_list":["post-30252","podcast","type-podcast","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","podcast-topic-education","podcast-topic-future-trends"],"yoast_head":"\nEducation, Board Certification, and the Future of Endodontics \u2013 Ep. 81 - American Association of Endodontists<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/podcast\/education-board-certification-and-the-future-of-endodontics-ep-81\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Education, Board Certification, and the Future of Endodontics \u2013 Ep. 81 - American Association of Endodontists\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In this episode of\u00a0Endo Voices, host Dr. Marcus D. 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