AAE launches new website

The new site, located at www.aae.org, also contains a complete calendar of U.S. and international endodontic events, offers current news from the AAE and other dental outlets, as well as links to various AAE communities, including RSS feeds, discussion forums, Facebook and YouTube. All pages in the site contain a link to the “Find an Endodontist” search engine.

Immediate Past President Dr. Gerald N. Glickman was the chair of the special committee that was charged by the AAE Board of Directors with creating a website that would be more accessible.

“Internet usage has increased significantly in the past 10 years, and these improvements provide a wealth of free resources and continually updated information in an appealing, easy-to-use format,” he explained.

The new site allows dental professionals to access numerous tools about the intricacies of endodontic treatment. “We want to ensure through the new site structure that all of our audiences, particularly our general practitioner colleagues, are aware of the resources that the AAE has for them,” said AAE President Dr. Clara M. Spatafore.

By entering the “Dental Professionals” section, general practitioners have a wide range of clinical tools at their fingertips, including current and past issues of the ENDODONTICS: Colleagues for Excellence newsletter, case assessment and referral tips, implant resources and a speakers list for those interested in inviting an endodontist to present at a continuing education meeting.

As social media has taken on an important role in communication, the AAE site has incorporated several of these outlets, including RSS feeds that anyone can subscribe to, as well as the ability to share site links through networking pages such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and more. Additionally, the Association has launched a Facebook page and YouTube channel to further connect with the dental community.

Discussion boards are also available on the website for endodontists and general dentists to post questions or comments to their colleagues.

About the American Association of Endodontists

The American Association of Endodontists, headquartered in Chicago, represents more than 7,200 members worldwide, including approximately 95 percent of all eligible endodontists in the United States. Endodontics is one of nine dental specialties formally recognized by the American Dental Association. The AAE, founded in 1943, is dedicated to excellence in the art and science of endodontics and to the highest standard of patient care. The association inspires its members to pursue professional advancement and personal fulfillment through education, research, advocacy, leadership, communication and service.