CE Hours: 0.75

Description: This presentation highlights the development and clinical integration of an AI-driven diagnostic and teleconsultation platform designed to optimize decision-making in endodontic care. The system enables pre- and post-treatment validation through deep learning algorithms trained on annotated radiographs to assess root canal indications, extraction needs, and case difficulty. Secure, real-time telecommunication tools allow general practitioners (GPs) and endodontists to engage in case discussions and streamlined treatment planning. The platform integrates an AI-based triage and scheduling module that prioritizes appointments based on diagnostic urgency. Clinical pilot studies demonstrate improved diagnostic concordance, more accurate case difficulty grading, and enhanced workflow efficiency. By combining AI-powered analysis with expert-driven validation and scheduling automation, the system promotes higher treatment confidence, reduced unnecessary referrals, and better patient outcomes. The platform is fully validated, regulatory-ready, and positioned for commercial launch, offering a scalable solution for modern endodontic practices.

Learning Objectives:  

• Describe the role of AI in pre- and post-treatment diagnostic validation for endodontic procedures.
• Evaluate the clinical benefits of secure teleconsultation for improving diagnostic accuracy and workflow efficiency.
• Discuss how AI-integrated scheduling based on case complexity can streamline patient triage and optimize resource utilization.

CE Hours: 0.75

Description: File separation remains a persistent and frustrating challenge in root canal preparation. Despite the abundance of literature offering tips and techniques to minimize this risk-and even more articles and devices focused on retrieval of separated files-the problem continues to be prevalent. Studies report a 2-6% incidence of file separation in overall endodontic cases, with 80-83% occurring in molar teeth, where canals are tighter and more curved-the daily battleground of the endodontist. This presentation explores solutions: What truly can reduce file separation?
Is it RPMs settings? Torque settings? File design or cross-section? File control and directional movement? File metallurgy? Operator technique error? Or perhaps the steep learning curve for mastering rotary instrumentation? We'll explore these questions through a review of current literature, clinical experience, and a candid discussion of what may be the "Elephant in the Room" of endodontics.

Learning Objectives:  

• Identify pre-operative and initial canal management steps to evaluate and assess the risk of file separation.
• Evaluate the techniques and devices that can be utilized to reduce or prevent file separation.
• Describe how the application of "Slow-Down Rotary Instrumentation" in difficult and challenging cases can reduce the rate of motor file separation without compromising root canal preparation ideals.

CE Hours: 1.5

Description: The competitive research grant application process often feels intimidating, filled with unfamiliar terminology, strict requirements, and hidden expectations. In this session, members of the AAE Research and Scientific Committee will review and break down the grant application process into clear, manageable steps, and uncover what reviewers are really looking for. Through practical strategies, real-world tips, and insider perspectives, participants will learn how to approach grant writing with confidence and clarity.

Learning Objectives:  

• Identify the key components of the competitive research grant application and their purposes.
• Recognize common pitfalls that weaken applications and how to avoid them.
• Discuss the review process and how to align applications with reviewer expectations.

CE Hours: .75

Description: Patients are making dental decisions long before they sit in the chair-by scrolling, searching, and sorting through content that ranges from evidence-based guidance to viral misinformation. Endodontists have the expertise patients need, but today the challenge is getting that expertise seen, trusted, and shared in a crowded feed. In this high-energy, practical session, Dr. Adam Goodcoff, CEO of MedFluencers and a leader in clinician social media education through Tulane University's Healthcare Social Media Academy (HSMA), shares how endodontists can build real influence online without sacrificing professionalism. MedFluencers is a clinician-led platform focused on helping healthcare professionals use social media ethically and effectively-expanding reach, strengthening credibility, and countering misinformation with clarity and confidence. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to create engaging short-form content, tell patient-centered stories, and respond to misinformation in a way that educates without amplifying false claims-so truth wins in the feed and trust grows in your practice.

Learning Objectives:  

• Spot misinformation fast and understand why certain myths about root canals spread online.
• Use the AAE Misinformation Toolkit confidently to report, amplify accurate info, and escalate when needed.
• Create quick, engaging social posts/videos that calmly correct myths and build trust in saving teeth.

CE Hours: 1.0

Description: While botulinum toxin is most widely recognized for its cosmetic applications, its therapeutic value in dentistry-and specifically in pain management-is rapidly expanding. This presentation will explore the scientific basis and clinical applications of botulinum toxin for managing pain and dysfunction in the orofacial region. Particular emphasis will be placed on its role in the endodontic practice. Attendees will gain an evidence-based understanding of how botulinum toxin works at the neuromuscular junction, as well as the central nervous system. Current research will be presented to provide a well-balanced overview of the applications for dental practice. Through didactic information and clinical case presentations this session will challenge participants to consider how botulinum toxin may enhance outcomes in complex pain management and interdisciplinary care and provide the endodontic specialist with an additional tool for pain management in clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:  

• Describe the pharmacology and mechanism of action of botulinum toxin relevant to dental applications.
• Identify clinical scenarios in endodontics where botulinum toxin may be beneficial, including persistent pain and suspected muscular disorders.
• Evaluate the current evidence supporting or disputing the therapeutic use of botulinum toxin in dentistry.

CE Hours: 0.75

Description: The diagnostic limitations in endodontics have historically impeded clinicians' ability to accurately visualize complex root canal structures. Two-dimensional imaging diagnostics fail to capture the complex structures essential for developing optimal treatment plans. We introduce a novel mobile extended reality (XR) platform that integrates Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) data with cloud-based technology to enable real-time three-dimensional visualization during endodontic procedures. This platform leverages mobile XR technology, allowing clinicians to use standard portable devices (smartphones/tablets) to overlay high-resolution 3D AR models of maxillofacial structures and root canal systems onto the surgical field. The system, through cloud connectivity, facilitates seamless integration of pre-operative CBCT data with intraoperative visualization, enhancing both non-surgical and surgical endodontic procedures. Clinical implementation across multiple cases has demonstrated significant improvement in anatomical understanding and procedural precision. Clinicians exhibited enhanced ability to navigate complex root canal systems and accurately locate surgical sites. The 3D visualization of CBCT data through 3D AR models enabled unprecedented spatial awareness during microsurgical procedures. This mobile XR platform represents a paradigm shift in endodontic practice by transcending the limitations of conventional imaging modalities. The mobile extended reality (XR) platform, accessible from common mobile devices, facilitates widespread adoption across various clinical settings and educational environments.

Learning Objectives:  

• Describe how the integration of Cone-Beam CT data with mobile extended reality (XR) technology overcomes traditional diagnostic limitations in endodontic practice.
• Explain how real-time 3D visualization enhances endodontic procedures by improving navigation of complex root canals and surgical site identification.
• Evaluate the potential impact of cloud-connected mobile XR platforms on procedural precision, clinical accessibility, and educational applications in endodontics.

CE Hours: 1.25

Description: For generations, endodontists have been taught that the goal of obturation is to hermetically seal the root canal system-blocking microbial reinvasion and promoting periapical healing. But in today's world, where social media often glorifies radiographic aesthetics over biological function, have we drifted from our true purpose? In this presentation, Dr. Allen Ali Nasseh takes attendees on an inspiring journey through the history of obturation-from early scientific principles to modern techniques-reframing its core purpose around biology and mechanics rather than imagery. Looking ahead, emerging technologies promise greater precision and customization, while regenerative approaches may redefine the very goals of endodontics. Dr. Nasseh challenges clinicians to embrace these innovations in light of the disease model's established scientific principles, while resisting the pull of radiographic artistry.By exploring obturation's past, assessing its present, and projecting its future, this session equips attendees with evidence-based strategies to achieve functional, durable seals-ensuring clinical success in an era where truth must prevail over marketing trends.

Learning Objectives:  

• Recognize how shifting philosophies have influenced clinical decision-making over time.
• Become familiar with the evolution of Endodontic obturation materials and techniques from the past to the present.
• Explore emerging technologies and regenerative approaches that may redefine endodontic goals.

CE Hours: 1.25

Description: This session empowers dental professionals to confidently discuss the oral-systemic link, focusing specifically on root canal safety and combating mis/disinformation. Discussions will unearth evidence-based communication techniques to address common patient anxieties and misconceptions about root canal safety, transforming uncertain moments into meaningful educational conversations. By bridging the gap between endodontic treatment and whole-body health, this dialogue will equip practitioners in explaining how saving a tooth with a root canal is a vital step in managing and reducing systemic inflammation, ultimately safeguarding a patient's overall wellness.We will re-frames root canal safety for dental professionals, moving from a defensive stance against misinformation to a proactive, evidence-based approach centered on patient education.  This discourse aims to show practitioners how to confidently discuss the oral-systemic link, highlighting endodontic therapy as a critical intervention for overall health, not just a fix for a local dental problem.

Learning Objectives:  

• Construct empathetic communication strategies that validate patient fears regarding root canal safety while systematically refuting common misinformation with evidence-based data.
• Explain the scientific link between endodontic infection and systemic inflammation, effectively positioning root canal therapy as a proactive component of a patient's overall health management.
• Employ and elucidate evidence based conversational techniques to effectively discuss the benefits of root canal treatment, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care

CE Hours: 1.0

Description: Cracked teeth pose inherent challenges in diagnosis and management and confusion and disagreement abound in our literature.  Cracked tooth with radicular extension is a new subclassification of longitudinal tooth fracture, which requires different endodontic and restoration protocols for successful outcomes.  An understanding of the nuances of cracked tooth management allows us the ability to help our patients save more teeth.

Learning Objectives: 

• Gain an understanding of how cracked teeth and those with radicular extension require specific modifications to endodontic and post-endodontic treatment protocols
• Describe the outcomes data and studies which indicate that endodontically-treated cracked teeth, if managed properly, have a favorable prognosis; and that even deeper cracks may have similar outcomes.
• Appreciate the benefits and pitfalls of CBCT interpretation with longitudinal tooth fractures.

CE Hours: 2.0

Description: Use of the Piezotome for endodontic microsurgery has become quite popular, especially creating a bone "window" or "lid" to gain better access to areas like mandibular molars with thick cortical bone. It can be technique sensitive to replace those windows securely, allowing for the bone to revascularize and maintain the osteotomy space. This lecture will discuss drawing the patient's blood and centrifuging out platelet-rich fibrin plugs and membranes as well as crushing the bone "window" and mixing it with the serum created from forming the PRF membrane to make "sticky bone", which is sandwiched in between the PRF plugs and covered by the PRF membrane.
The latter part of the presentation will focus on treatment planning and case selection for Intentional Replantation, explaining the techniques in detail and showing several clinical cases with follow ups.

Learning Objectives: 

• Describe when a piezotome should be incorporated for creating a bone window (boney lid) during endo microsurgery
• Describe alternative treatment utilizing Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) derived from the patient's own blood and creation of autologous sticky bone
• Describe Intentional Replantation and be comfortable performing in their private clinics