AAE Testimonial #1
Learn why dental microscopes are so Important
It was getting to the point where I was going to lose my teeth. This root canal was a blessing . . .totally painless.   Bernard Ayres, Access to Care Event Participant
AAE Testimonial #2
Learn why dental microscopes are so Important
I was really nervous, but the endodontists were so gentle and told me exactly what they were going to do. I didn’t feel a thing.   Chrystal Stroud, Access to Care Event Participant
AAE Testimonial #3
Learn why dental microscopes are so Important
If you go to an endodontist to have a root canal, I would say go that route. Root canals are better than having your teeth taken out.   Abdu'l Shakur, Access to Care Event Participant
AAE Testimonial #4
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I thought having a root canal was going to hurt and it didn’t. It was like getting a long filling and I didn’t feel any pain at all.   Alisa Norrup, Access to Care Event Participant
More than 15 million root canals are performed every year
More than 41,000 root canals are performed each day
Endodontists perform 25 root canal treatments each week; general dentists perform fewer than 2
45% of people have heard of a root canal specialist
Nearly half of people surveyed would prefer root canal treatment by a specialist
89% of patients are satisfied after root canal treatment by an endodontist
Most people have strong, negative feelings about losing their teeth
Up to 15% of people in the U.S. avoid seeking dental care because of misconceptions and fears
94% of dentists have positive or very positive perceptions of endodontists and the care they provide
General dentists refer about half of their root canal cases to an endodontist
87% of general dentists say work performed by endodontists is worth the cost
9 out of 10 dental educators would seek root canal treatment from an endodontist
93% of dental educators believe that endodontists are an essential part of the dental health care team
87% of dental educators consider endodontists a reliable and trustworthy resource in advanced dental technologies and leading-edge techniques in root canal treatment
There are 55 advanced specialty education programs in endodontics in the U.S. and Canada
204 students graduated from an endodontic specialty program in 2009

Journal of Endodontics

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JOE FEATURED ARTICLES:

  • Does a Combination of Two Radiographs Increase Accuracy in Detecting Acid-Induced Periapical Lesions and Does It Approach the Accuracy of Cone Beam-Computed Tomography Scanning?
  • A Survey of Dental Residents’ Expectations for Regenerative Endodontics
  • The Variability of Electric Pulp Response Threshold in Premolars: A Clinical Study
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Marriott Copley Place small2012 Annual Session Housing Update 

The AAE is aware that the hotel blocks at the Marriott and Westin Copley Place have reached capacity. We continue to check availability with area hotels and will provide alternative housing instructions should additional rooms become available. 

We encourage you to periodically check the AAE designated hotels as rooms can sometimes become available due to cancellations. Or, you may want to check individual reservation availability via the various Internet search engines and travel sites.

As of January 30, 2012
The AAE has secured a limited number of rooms at:

Omni Parker House
$259 (prepaid rate, 5-night minimum required)
Contact: Julia McCabe, Group Reservations Coordinator
617/725-1686 or jmccabe@omnihotels.com 

The Colonnade Boston Hotel
$295 (A nonrefundable, two-night deposit will be due at the time of reservation)
Make Your Colonnade Hotel Reservations Online
Phone Reservation: 800/962-3030; please identify yourself as an AAE meeting attendee

201011AR_Small2010-2011 Annual Report Available Online 

Immediate Past President Dr. Clara M. Spatafore reflects on her theme of Bridging the Gap and the accomplishments of the Association and its members during her tenure as president. The 2010-2011 Annual Report recaps the important programs and initiatives of the AAE, as well as activities of the AAE Foundation and the American Board of Endodontics. From member advocacy to education, from the Professional Outreach Toolkit to the Treatment Options Guide, the AAE and its sister organizations had a busy year!

Dental Patients Satisfied, Pain Free, Finds Consumer Reports 

Read about dental care in the February issue of Consumer Reports. A survey of the magazine’s readers found they are overwhelmingly satisfied with their dental care. Consumer Reports also found that the most painful of the procedures asked about turned out to be tooth extraction. Six percent reported severe pain after an extraction, while five percent said pain after a root canal procedure was severe. The article also discusses overall oral health and offers tips to patients to practice good oral hygiene. 

2012 Annual Session

The 2012 AAE Annual Session will be held April 18 - 21 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts....more

AAE Support the Troops

The AAE Support the Troops program is a way to make a difference in the lives of military dentists through sending a care package, writing a letter or making a donation to an organization that provides direct support to the troops....more

Treatment Planning Options

Tough cases don’t have to mean extracted teeth—many endodontic treatments can save the natural tooth for a lifetime. The AAE Treatment Options for the Compromised Tooth Guide helps you evaluate a variety of conditions....more

Considerations for Regenerative Procedures

Considerations for regenerative procedures that are based on best available data at this time and should be one possible source of information used by clinicians to make treatment decisions....more

Connect With Your Family and Discover the Pioneers of Our Profession

A compilation of historical material about the specialty and the AAE, gathered from the Headquarters, members, institutions and others, is now available to members. As a summary of accomplishments, the following video was prepared...more

DENTAL NEWS FROM ACROSS THE INTERNET

Research Team Awarded Grant to Study Lactobacilli Genome

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research gave a New York University College of Dentistry research team a grant to sequence the genome of lactobacilli strains to look for a relationship to severe early childhood caries....more

Employees Rights Poster Rule Delayed

The National Labor Relations Board agreed to postpone the date when most private-sector employers need to post an employee rights notice-posting. The new date is April 30. Visit the NLRB website for a link to the 11-by-17 poster....more

California Bill Calls for Study of Dental Procedures

California senate approved legislation that would create a dentist-led Statewide Office of Oral Health within the state Department of Public Health charged with addressing the "significant human and financial costs" of unmet dental needs....more

Medicare-covered ADI Need Accreditation

After Jan. 1, 2012 suppliers of the technical component of advanced diagnostic imaging services for Medicare beneficiaries must be accredited to be reimbursed for claims....more

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