AAE Rejects Congressional Proposal Threatening Oral Health Research
In August, the AAE joined forces with 21 dental and medical organizations to oppose a proposal by retiring House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers. The proposal aims…
Read MoreAAE Advocacy Win in the District of Columbia Keeps Endodontists in Practice
In April, AAE leadership was alerted to a threatening bill by DC member Carolina Rodriguez-Rad, DMD, MSD, which would place an administrative burden on dental specialties by requiring them to…
Read MoreShield Your Practice Against Unfair Dental Plan Practices
Take action & hold dental plans accountable Share Your Story About Dental Plan Bad Practices Tell Congress to Stop Dental Plans from Price-Setting Non-Covered Services The AAE is aware that…
Read MoreAAE Advocacy Highlights the Significance of Endodontics in Meeting with CMS Chief Dental Officer
AAE Advocacy staff met with Natalia Chalmers, DDS, MHSc, PhD, the first Chief Dental Officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and her team. The discussion centered…
Read MoreAAE Advocates for Patients’ Access to Affordable Oral Health Care Products
AAE joined forces with a broad coalition of dental organizations and patient advocacy groups in sending a letter of support to Capitol Hill for bipartisan legislation that would allow Americans…
Read MoreNow Available – Seven Updated AAE Position Statements
During the AAE’s recent Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors approved minor revisions to seven AAE positions statements overseen by the Practice Affairs Committee. Use of Mouth Guards to Prevent…
Read MoreAAE Urges Supreme Court to Protect Patients & Dental Providers from Insurance Abuse
In June, the AAE pledged its support for an amicus brief (friend of the court) led by the dental community, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court…
Read MoreAAE Advocacy Achieves Record-Breaking Success with Save Your Tooth Month Campaign
In May, the AAE made history with its most successful Save Your Tooth Month advocacy campaign, tripling previous results! Thanks to the collective efforts of our dedicated AAE members and…
Read MoreAAE Advocates for Fair Reimbursement at Biannual Dental Insurance Directors Meeting
Last month, AAE President Natasha Flake, DDS, PhD, MSD; Treasurer Elizabeth Perry, DMD; and staff represented the specialty at the American Association of Dental Consultants (AADC) Spring Workshop and Annual…
Read MoreAAE President Dr. Natasha M. Flake Completes Successful Satellite Media Tour
On Thursday, May 2, AAE President Dr. Natasha M. Flake discussed Save Your Tooth Month and why patients should always try to save their natural teeth. She also explained what…
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