title: American Association of Endodontists.
abstract: Endodontics was recognized as a specialty in the mid-1960s, following decades of developing a body of scientific knowledge and proven techniques for managing the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions. There are now 7000 members of the American Association of Endodontists, about a quarter of whom are board certified. The American Association of Endodontists has identified and is at work addressing the following strategic issues: (a) recruitment and retention of endodontics educators; (b) development and dissemination of educational material to both specialists and general dentists; (c) enhanced biological foundations of therapy, including regenerative endodontics; and (d) advances in technology such as digital radiology, new delivery instrumentation, implants, and enhanced visualization through microscopes. The American Association of Endodontists is working to strengthen relationships with general dentists through education and associate membership, and it is promoting its members' participation in professional and community projects through its Step-Up! program.
authors.affiliation: American Association of Endodontists, USA.
authors.forename: Louis E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Rossman
mesh_terms: D003159:Community-Institutional Relations; D004708:Endodontics / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends; D005179:Faculty, Dental; D005792:General Practice, Dental / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D010560:Personnel Selection; D044968:Regenerative Medicine; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D012953:Societies, Dental; D013039:Specialties, Dental / Q000193:education; D013044:Specialty Boards; D013664:Teaching Materials; D013674:Technology, Dental; D014481:United States