{"id":1914,"date":"2016-02-19T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-19T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/2016\/02\/19\/dispelling-myths-of-root-canals-through-education\/"},"modified":"2017-08-07T15:35:33","modified_gmt":"2017-08-07T19:35:33","slug":"dispelling-myths-of-root-canals-through-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/dispelling-myths-of-root-canals-through-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Dispelling Myths of Root Canals Through Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/uploadedImages\/Publications_and_Research\/Communique_Blog\/RCAW_Logo_150.png?n=1582\" alt=\"RCAW2016\" title=\"RCAW2016\" \/>Despite state-of-the-art advancements in endodontic treatment, Americans still fear the procedure. According to a recent AAE survey, 67 percent of Americans say fear of pain most concerns them about having root canal treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The AAE hopes to dispel these fears during the 10th anniversary celebration of Root Canal Awareness Week, March 27-April 2. Root Canal Awareness Week is a nationwide effort to encourage patients who need a root canal to see an endodontist to save their natural teeth. The AAE offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/practice-management\/practice-promotion\/root-canal-awareness-week\" title=\"Member Planning Guide\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Member Planning Guide<\/em><\/a>, including a poster and logos, to help endodontists celebrate in their practices and communities.<\/p>\n<p>Join the root canal conversation in social media by connecting with the AAE on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/endodontists\" title=\"Facebook\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/savingyourteeth\" title=\"Twitter\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>, using the #rootcanal hashtag to help us spread the word, and sharing your Root Canal Awareness Week activities. 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