{"id":30305,"date":"2026-02-19T13:49:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/?p=30305"},"modified":"2026-02-19T13:49:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:49:38","slug":"aae-supports-wisconsins-efforts-to-strengthen-specialty-advertising-standards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/aae-supports-wisconsins-efforts-to-strengthen-specialty-advertising-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"AAE Supports Wisconsin\u2019s Efforts to Strengthen Specialty Advertising Standards\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following its strong opposition to earlier proposals that threatened to weaken specialty advertising standards in Wisconsin, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) welcomed recent action by the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board to clarify and strengthen its dental\u00a0specialty\u00a0advertising rules. The Board\u2019s proposed revisions to Chapter DE 6\u00a0represent\u00a0a meaningful step toward protecting patients from misleading claims while reinforcing the value of accredited specialty education.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In formal comments\u00a0submitted\u00a0to the Board, the AAE expressed support for provisions that clearly define what constitutes false, misleading, or deceptive advertising. By providing greater specificity and transparency, the proposed rules help ensure consistency in enforcement and offer clearer guidance to dentists\u00a0seeking\u00a0to\u00a0comply with\u00a0advertising requirements. Most importantly, these safeguards enhance consumer protection and support informed decision-making by patients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The AAE also commended the Board for reinforcing the principle that the title \u201cspecialist\u201d must be reserved for dentists who have completed a postdoctoral educational training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Requiring dentists who are not specialists to clearly identify themselves as general dentists is a critical protection against patient confusion and aligns with public expectations\u00a0regarding\u00a0specialty credentials.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the same time, the Association raised concerns about the continued use of alternative titles\u2014such as \u201cimplantologist\u201d\u2014that may function as a proxy for specialty designation. While the proposed rules require disclaimers\u00a0identifying\u00a0these providers as general dentists, the AAE cautioned that such distinctions may not be readily understood by patients. From a consumer perspective, alternate terminology can still imply a level of specialty\u00a0expertise\u00a0that does not reflect CODA-accredited training. The AAE encouraged the Board to further strengthen the rule by limiting advertising titles to prevent unintended confusion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, the AAE strongly supported provisions preventing a dentist from implying that all practitioners within a\u00a0group\u00a0practice are specialists unless\u00a0each individual\u00a0has earned that designation. This clarification is essential to preserving the integrity of specialty recognition and ensuring that patients receive\u00a0accurate\u00a0information when choosing their provider.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, these proposed revisions reflect a shared commitment to truth in advertising, patient protection, and professional accountability. 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