{"id":30805,"date":"2026-05-21T07:55:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/?p=30805"},"modified":"2026-05-19T09:15:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:15:07","slug":"aae-supports-redi-act-and-improving-dental-administration-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/specialty\/aae-supports-redi-act-and-improving-dental-administration-act\/","title":{"rendered":"AAE Supports REDI Act and Improving Dental Administration Act\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) continues to support federal legislation addressing key challenges facing the specialty, including student loan burden and dental benefits administration. Two bills currently under consideration\u2014the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act (S. 942) and the Improving Dental Administration Act of 2026 (IDA Act)\u2014reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen the dental workforce and improve the practice environment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The REDI Act would allow borrowers in medical and dental residency programs to defer student loan payments without\u00a0accruing\u00a0interest. For endodontic residents, this change would help reduce the long-term financial burden associated with advanced education and training, allowing new specialists to enter practice with greater financial stability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The AAE is also tracking the Improving Dental Administration Act of 2026 (IDA Act), which would clarify that certain state laws related to dental benefits are not preempted by federal law. This legislation aims to support more consistent oversight of dental plan administration and improve transparency in how benefits are managed.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both pieces of legislation reflect broader efforts to address issues that directly affect AAE members\u2014from education and training to practice operations and patient access to care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At AAE26 in Salt Lake City, members who visited the Advocacy Booth had the opportunity to\u00a0take action\u00a0on these\u00a0important issues. Attendees were able to quickly contact their members of Congress and urge support for both the REDI Act and the IDA Act, reinforcing the importance of these policies to the specialty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u00a0were\u00a0unable to attend AAE26, you still have the opportunity to make your voice heard. AAE encourages members to reach out to their elected officials and support these critical pieces of legislation using the links below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The AAE\u2019s continued advocacy on these issues reflects its commitment to supporting members at every stage of their careers and ensuring that policies at the federal level promote a strong and sustainable future for endodontics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take Action\u00a0Today:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.votervoice.net\/AAE\/Campaigns\/136318\/Respond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Support the REDI Act<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.votervoice.net\/AAE\/Campaigns\/136314\/Respond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Support the IDA Act<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) continues to support federal legislation addressing key challenges facing the specialty, including student loan burden and dental benefits administration. 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