{"id":27059,"date":"2024-06-03T08:00:37","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/?p=27059"},"modified":"2024-05-28T13:19:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T18:19:22","slug":"aae24-general-assembly-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/aae24-general-assembly-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"AAE24 General Assembly Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>General Assembly<\/strong><br \/>\nApril 19, 2024<br \/>\nMINUTES<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Call to Order<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">President Craig S. Hirschberg called the 2024 General Assembly of the American Association of Endodontists to order at 8:50 a.m. on April 19, 2024, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. A quorum of voting members was in attendance. President Hirschberg instructed the assembly on voting procedures for the meeting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Approval of Rules<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Proposed Standing Rules for the General Assembly were published online with the General Assembly meeting materials.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">GA-1 Moved: that the proposed rules be adopted as standing rules for the General Assembly.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Motion Carried.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The approved standing rules will apply for all future General Assemblies and may be amended by a 2\/3 vote.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Approval of Parliamentarian<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">President Hirschberg appointed Dr. Mark Desrosiers to serve as parliamentarian for the 2024 General Assembly.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Approval of Minutes<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">President Hirschberg called for approval of the minutes of the 2023 General Assembly as published in the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Communiqu<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00e9<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">GA-2 Moved: That the 2023 General Assembly Minutes be approved as published<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Motion Carried.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reports of Officers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Written reports from the AAE President, Secretary, and Treasurer were made available to members online prior to the meeting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"4\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Treasurer\u2019s Report<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">AAE Treasurer, Dr. Craig Noblett, reported that for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2023, the AAE had an operating surplus after investment earnings of $691,000. Strategic initiative spending totaled $605,000 resulting in a bottom-line surplus of $86,000. Strategic initiatives focus on the public, the profession, and membership.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In addition, AAE received a clean audit from its independent auditors, indicating that financial operations not only comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, but also that the association is financially sound and that the Board of Directors has operated responsibly and in the best interest of the AAE and its membership.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Noblett reviewed AAE Operating Revenues, Expenses, and Operating Surplus, Strategic Initiatives, and Total Surplus\/Deficit for the years ending June 2021 through June 2023. Revenues and expenses in 2020 and 2021 were impacted by COVID restrictions, including the virtual AAE21 and hybrid AAE22 meetings. The impact of those events was significantly offset by an insurance claim and the receipt of government funding.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The current Fiscal Year is forecasted with an operating surplus of $250,000 and a total deficit of ($323,000). The projected deficit also includes expenses related to strategic initiatives.\u202fThese results are lower than last year, due to no one-time government funding.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The AAE Investment balance on June 30, 2023 equaled $12.7 million and was 97% of the 2023 annual expenses. AAE is in a strong financial position with investments equal to over 90% of one year\u2019s expenses, allowing the association to continue spending on strategic initiatives to advance the interests of members.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Noblett reported that the Board of Directors approved a Fiscal Year 25 budget projecting revenue of $13,111,000, expenses of $13,937,000, investment earnings of $385,000 with an operating deficit of ($441,000). This deficit is greater than the current year, as we expect AAE to eventually recover to prior year levels for membership and events in the next couple of years.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The board is advancing the strategic plan which focuses on expanding the public\u2019s awareness of endodontics, developing knowledge to advance the specialty, advocating for quality endodontic care, and supporting members to advance the specialty. The board approved additional funding for the strategic initiatives in the amount of $649,000. This will be funded in Fiscal Year Budget 25 using the reserve funds. AAE\u2019s strong financial position enables the association to invest in new initiatives to strengthen the specialty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Journal of Endodontics Report<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">JOE Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Kenneth M. Hargreaves, reported continued advances in the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Journal of Endodontics.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">JOE<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> continues to attract noteworthy papers from researchers and clinicians around the world. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">There has been a 252% increase in the number of new manuscripts submitted to the JOE from 2003-2023.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This increase is attributed<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">to the web-based manuscript submission system started in 2004 and to the increasing stature of the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Journal<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. This increase in submissions consisted of many manuscripts of good quality. In addition to the 1,087 new manuscripts submitted in 2020, an additional 281 revised manuscripts were submitted in response to a prior review. The Editorial Board reviewed a total of 1,368 manuscripts submitted in 2023, which equates to about 3.7 papers submitted every day throughout the year. It is believed the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on increased submissions in 2020, with a reversion towards the mean appearing in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With more than 382 endodontists and scientists from more than 25 countries currently serving as members of the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), the JOE represents a substantial commitment to excellence by AAE members and endodontists around the world.\u00a0 Together, we believe that we have made steady progress in our efforts to improve an already strong publication, and we look forward to continued improvement in future years.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The JOE has developed an outstanding Impact Factor over the last two decades. The 2022 impact factor ranks the JOE #14 out of a total of 91 dental journals.\u00a0 Other measures are also quite strong: in 2021, the JOE generated considerably more total citations (22,657 vs 11,722) and published more papers than the IEJ. The 2023 Impact Factor will not be published until summer of 2024.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">JOE Awards were presented at the JOE Award and Scientific Advisory Board Reception, recognizing the best articles in the categories of Basic Research: Biology, Basic Research: Technology, Case Reports and Clinical Techniques, Clinical Research, Regenerative Endodontics, Systematic and Scoping Reviews, and Narrative Reviews. In addition, 14 papers published in 2023 received Honorable Mentions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nominations for next year\u2019s awards will open in the fall and members are encouraged to submit nominations to recognize their peers who are shaping the future of the specialty.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Foundation for Endodontics<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Foundation for Endodontics President Dr. Margot T. Kusienski reported that the Foundation has made progress on its strategic plan, with goals focusing on research, education, outreach, and engagement.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;469777462&quot;:[7188],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Foundation has provided funding and resources to help the specialty continually evolve. In 2023 the Foundation budgeted nearly $1.1 million to support elevate scientific advancements, support endodontic education, and provide underserved patients access to quality endodontics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Foundation will be launching several new programs in 2024, including the Foundation and Dentsply Sirona Freedom Scholarship for residents, the return of the International Access to Care program with a new host organization, the Part time Educator Development Grant and the reimagined Endowed Faculty Matching Grant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Additionally, the Foundation and Specialty1 Partners Annual Meeting Resident Development Scholarship and ADEA Leadership Institute Scholarship will continue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Endodontic Educator Fellowship Award helps to ensure that endodontics at every level is being taught by skilled endodontists. Dr. Christopher Hogden, assistant professor at University of Iowa Department of Endodontics, was recognized as the 2023 Endodontic\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Educator Fellow.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2023 was a rewarding year for the Domestic Access to Care program; eight projects across the U.S. were funded, providing access to endodontic care to a variety of vulnerable populations, including low-income seniors and veterans. The Foundation is appreciative of this program\u2019s industry supporter, Specialized Dental Partners, for their commitment to sustain this program through 2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Kusienski recognized and thanked the Foundation\u2019s first time and repeat contributions from industry partners and encouraged members to become Foundation donors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">American Board of Endodontics Report<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">ABE President Dr. Bradford R. Johnson presented the report of the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Johnson reported in 2023, the ABE examined<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">196<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">Oral Exam candidates and reviewed 94 Case History Portfolios. The Written Exam was administered over two days through Pearson Vue testing centers to 223 examinees. The ABE honored 74 new Diplomates at the 2024 Grossman Ceremony, and in 2023 81 Diplomates completed their recertification requirement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Johnson expressed the ABE\u2019s th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">anks to dedicated past Directors who continue to volunteer and serve as examiners for both the Case History and Oral Exams.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">ABE staff were thanked for their contributions to the ABE\u2019s success. Dr. Johson encouraged interested members to nominate themselves for Board service and encouraged members to seek Board Certification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">ABE completed a review and revision of its Case History Portfolio Examination Guidelines in 2023. The Board\u2019s major initiative for 2024 is a complete Job Task Analysis for all three exam components to ensure ongoing validity of the exam, with a goal of ensuring that assessment processes and content accurately reflect current endodontic practice and the best available evidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Presentation of ABE Nominees<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">ABE President Dr. Bradford Johnson presented the following slate of nominees for ABE Directors:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sami M. A. Chogle<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meetu R. Kohli<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Keith R. Boyer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Paul A. Falcon<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Johnson also announced the ABE\u2019s officers for 2024-2025:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Avina K. Paranjpe, President<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Meetu R. Kohli, Vice President<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Joseph M. Dutner, Secretary<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Garry L. Myers, Treasurer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nominating Committee Report<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">AAE Nominating Committee Chair, Dr. Alan H. Gluskin, presented the slate of nominees for AAE officers and Foundation for Endodontics Trustees:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"4\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">American Association of Endodontists<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">President: Natasha M. Flake<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1080],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">President-elect: Steven J. Katz<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1080],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vice President: W. Craig Noblett<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1080],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Secretary: Bradley H. Gettleman\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1080],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Treasurer: Elizabeth Shin Perry<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1080],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Immediate Past President: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Craig S. Hirschberg<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"4\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Foundation for Endodontics Trustees<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stefan I. Zweig, Trustee<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Morgan Celistan, New Practitioner Trustee<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jack Burlison, Public Sector Trustee<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tom von Sydow, Public Sector Trustee<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Amy Warren-Kimbro, Public Sector Trustee<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Gluskin also announced the 2024-2025 officers for the Foundation for Endodontics which have been elected by the Foundation\u2019s Board of Trustees:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">President: Patricia Tordik\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">President-elect: Clara M. Spatafore\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Treasurer: Anthony T. Borgia\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Secretary: Bruce C. Justman\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">District Director Nominees<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">President Craig S. Hirschberg presented the slate of nominees for District Director positions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">District I: Fiza Singh <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem;\" data-contrast=\"none\">District III: Brian E. Bergeron\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District IV: Alfred H. Wiemann III<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District V: David W. Clanton, Sr.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District VII: Nadia Chugal<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Election of Board Members<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There being no other nominees, the slate of nominees for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Officers and Directors of the AAE, Directors of the American Board of Endodontics, and Trustees of the Foundation for Endodontics were elected for terms beginning in 2024.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">New AAE officers and district directors, ABE directors, and AAE Foundation trustees took an oath to abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of the American Association of Endodontists and the Bylaws of the respective organizations to which they have been elected, and to discharge their duties and responsibilities to the best of their abilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outgoing President\u2019s Remarks\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Immediate Past President Craig S. Hirschberg thanked the Assembly for the opportunity to serve as AAE President. He encouraged the membership to get involved with the AAE, teach endodontics, volunteer, serve as a mentor, and seek board certification. Dr. Hirschberg congratulated Dr. Flake on beginning her term as President.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Incoming President\u2019s Remarks<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">President Flake addressed the Assembly and shared her appreciation for the opportunity to serve the AAE.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Flake shared her background and journey to the position of AAE president, which has afforded her opportunities to connect with endodontists in all areas of practice. Dr. Flake highlighted that although endodontists\u2019 practice settings vary, all share the common purpose of advancing the art and science of endodontics and promoting the highest standards of patient care. She spoke to the importance of advocacy for the highest standard of practice by all clinicians and increasing public awareness of endodontists and the value of saving natural teeth. Dr. Flake encouraged all members to enhance their involvement within the specialty, by pursuing board certification, teaching on a volunteer basis, utilizing clinical skills to improve access to care, supporting the AAE Foundation, becoming active in state or local dental societies, and mentoring an early career endodontist, general dentist, or prospective dentist. Dr. Flake closed by recognizing the role that the AAE plays in the professional lives of endodontists through support, education, advocacy, and community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Business<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">No new business was submitted for consideration by the Assembly.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adjournment<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There being no further business, the 2024 Meeting of the AAE General Assembly was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Assembly April 19, 2024 MINUTES Call to Order President Craig S. 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