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Compiled by Elisabeth Lisican<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Steven J. Katz brings a powerful mix of experience, humility, and vision to his role as 2025 President of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). A clinician, teacher, leader, and lifelong learner, Dr. Katz\u2019s path to endodontics was anything but linear\u2014yet it’s precisely this multifaceted journey that shapes his thoughtful leadership today.<\/p>\n

From Retail Counters to Root Canals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Raised in a Cleveland suburb, Dr. Katz originally envisioned a career in pharmacy. After graduating from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and entering practice, he quickly realized the retail pharmacy world was changing\u2014and not for the better.<\/p>\n

“I worked in a pharmacy environment that wasn’t really busy \u2026 and, at that time, pharmacists also served as the store managers: building displays, managing the staff, and doing payroll,\u201d Dr. Katz recalled. \u201cI had grown up in the grocery business and didn’t particularly care for it. And here I find myself doing it again.\u201d<\/p>\n

That reflection marked a turning point. Pivoting toward another aspect of healthcare, Dr. Katz chose dental school over medicine, drawn by the promise of patient care without the life-or-death pressure. Ironically, endodontics\u2014his ultimate specialty\u2014came with its own high-stakes daily emergencies. \u201cThey’re not at night \u2026 but during the day, that\u2019s your whole practice,\u201d he said with a smile.<\/p>\n

Returning to Ohio State for his DDS and later his endodontics residency and MS, Dr. Katz was the first student accepted into the program without prior general practice experience\u2014a testament to his maturity and background. He credits Ohio State\u2019s local anesthesia training as \u201cso advantageous,\u201d helping him feel prepared for a field where pain management is central.<\/p>\n

A Passion for Practice and People<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Katz has practiced in Beachwood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, since 1988, building his own practice in 1991. He also rekindled his passion for education in recent years, returning as a volunteer instructor at West Virginia University.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo be around younger people is just so rejuvenating. They’re so smart,\u201d he said. \u201cThey expose you to thought processes that you either never had or you haven’t had in a really long time.\u201d<\/p>\n

A fierce advocate for giving back, Dr. Katz credits the best advice he\u2019s ever received to one word: \u201cGive.\u201d Whether through clinical mentorship, leadership, financial contributions or community service\u2014like his Safe Smiles program providing free mouthguards for student athletes\u2014his dedication to service has been steadfast. \u201cOnce you make that effort, the rewards never stop.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mentorship and the Journey to Board Certification<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Katz credits his pathway to becoming Board-certified in endodontics to the encouragement and mentorship of his colleague and friend Dr. Anita Aminoshariae. \u201cAnita encouraged and mentored me through the process,\u201d he recalled. \u201cI became boarded in 2013, exactly 25 years after I finished my residency.\u201d<\/p>\n

The process, though rewarding, was no small feat. \u201cI studied so much, every single minute of any free time I had, whether it was between patients or after dinner\u2026 There was so much more literature.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked about his professional mentors, Katz was quick to highlight both personal and professional influences. \u201cMy biggest mentors were my parents. My dad instilled in me an unbelievable work ethic \u2026 My mom worked until she was 92.\u201d<\/p>\n

Within endodontics, his mentors began at Ohio State. \u201cMy mentors in endodontics started at Ohio State with Al Reader and Bill Meyers.\u201d He also cited several past AAE presidents as influential figures in his leadership journey. \u201cDr. [Craig] Hirschberg and Dr. [Stefan] Zweig and Dr. [Alan] Gluskin and Dr. [Samuel] Dorn \u2026 That\u2019s one of the best things about our organization\u2014everybody is so open and willing to share.\u201d<\/p>\n

Steering the AAE Through a Complex Landscape<\/strong><\/p>\n

As he begins his presidential term, Dr. Katz is clear-eyed about the pressing challenges facing the specialty: a shortage of educators, growing student debt, and the need for stronger advocacy.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we can’t have endodontists teaching endodontics, that\u2019s a big problem for our specialty moving forward,\u201d he said. Acknowledging the financial hurdles new graduates face, he champions the AAE Foundation\u2019s educator and resident support initiatives\u2014but recognizes the problem demands a broader solution.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s also keeping a close watch on misinformation and anti-science rhetoric threatening public health, including fluoride opposition. \u201cUnfortunately, it’s not science-based. Ultimately, that will harm the public.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the challenges, Dr. Katz believes the AAE is in a strong position. \u201cWe\u2019re a really successful organization. We have great people at every level. We\u2019re gaining patient market share, while the other specialties aren\u2019t. The AAE is moving in the right direction.\u201d<\/p>\n

He attributes part of that success to the AAE\u2019s growing visibility and public awareness. \u201cIt used to be when I\u2019d say I was an endodontist, people thought I said \u2018endocrinologist,\u2019\u201d he laughed. \u201cBut now more people know and understand what an endodontist is and does.\u201d<\/p>\n

Inclusive, Intentional Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n

Those who work with Dr. Katz can expect a president who listens first and leads with inclusion.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m often times not the smartest guy in the room,\u201d he said. \u201cIf you surround yourself with smart people, the confluence of the team is greater than the individual.\u201d<\/p>\n

That leadership style\u2014anchored in collaboration and respect\u2014extends to staff, Board members, and volunteers alike. \u201cOne person can\u2019t be an expert in everything. Most people have an expertise in something. Part of my job, as a leader, is to identify those people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asked how he hopes to be remembered, Dr. Katz offered a characteristically humble reply with a smile: \u201cIf I can keep the AAE headed in the right direction, then I\u2019ve achieved my goal.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Man Beyond the Microscopes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Outside the clinic and classroom, Dr. Katz finds peace in the deep. A seasoned scuba diver, he\u2019s explored waters off South Africa, Israel, Spain, Cuba, Hawaii, and nearly every island in the Caribbean. \u201cScuba diving for me is like meditation. You’re weightless, all you hear is your own breath and bubbles. It\u2019s just so peaceful.\u201d<\/p>\n

He’s also a dedicated reader, especially of crime thrillers, and a family man at heart. He is married to his wife Ilana, and he has two grown children, and four grandchildren who live nearby, something he considers a blessing. \u201cIt\u2019s always fun to see them. I\u2019m really lucky.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Katz loves baseball and finds no greater pleasure than eating a well-prepared hamburger with a glass of red wine.<\/p>\n

Dr. Katz is a traveler through and through, having visited every continent but Australia. \u201cA couple of years ago, we went to Antarctica. That was a great opportunity to experience a destination few others have.\u201d<\/p>\n

If Your Dreams Don<\/strong>\u2019t Scare You\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

One quote Dr. Katz keeps close\u2014borrowed from Bono (originating with former Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf)\u2014is:<\/p>\n

\u201cIf your dreams don\u2019t scare you, they\u2019re not big enough.\u201d<\/p>\n

As he takes the helm of the AAE, Dr. Katz\u2019s dreams are bold\u2014but grounded in empathy, teamwork, and a legacy of service. His leadership promises to honor what\u2019s working while thoughtfully addressing what lies ahead. In the words of another of his favorite quotes:<\/p>\n

\u201cA goal without a plan is just a wish.\u201d French writer Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry. Author of The Little Prince<\/p>\n

Thankfully, Dr. Katz has both.<\/p>\n

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Visiting Antarctica<\/p><\/div>\n

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Dr. Katz with three of his four grandchildren<\/p><\/div>\n

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Dr. Katz with the Cleveland Guardians’ mascot, Slider<\/p><\/div>\n

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Scuba diving in Hawaii<\/p><\/div>\n

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