Martin J. Rogers, DDS, is a full-time endodontist in private practice at Best Endodontics of Glenview and is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). He earned his DDS from UIC in 1992, completed a General Practice Residency at Illinois Masonic Medical Center-serving as chief resident the following year-and received his Certificate in Endodontics from UIC in 1996.Dr. Rogers has held a part-time faculty appointment at UIC since graduation and currently serves as course director for Endodontic Microsurgery in the postgraduate program. His academic interests include local anesthesia and pain control, microsurgical techniques, and rotary instrumentation. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and lectures frequently to professional audiences.He is a past president of both the Illinois Association of Endodontists and the Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study Club. He has served the American Association of Endodontists on multiple committees, including Dental Benefits, Membership Services, Clinical Practice, and Public and Professional Affairs.

Dr. Fouad obtained his DDS, Certificate of Endodontics, and MS at the University of Iowa. 

He served on the faculty and in various administrative roles at the University of Connecticut, the University of Maryland, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is currently Professor and Chair, Department of Endodontics, Director, Advanced Endodontics Program, and Interim Director, Health Information and Business Systems (HIBS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

Dr. Fouad has published over 120 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 62 editorials and invited manuscripts, 25 textbook chapters, and over 150 abstracts. He edited and co-authored several editions of the textbooks: Endodontic Microbiology and Endodontics: Principles and Practice. He served as Associate Editor of the Journal of Endodontics for 15 years and is currently Associate Editor of Dental Traumatology and the Endodontics Section of Frontiers of Dental Medicine. He is a Diplomate and Past President of the American Board of Endodontics. He received the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Pulp Biology and Regeneration Group of the IADR in 2017, the AAE President's Award in 2022, and the International Grossman's Award in 2023.

Dr Zandi graduated from University of Oslo with DDS and Endo specialty certificate. He also earned a PhD on Antibacterial and clinical outcome of retreatment of teeth with infection at University of Oslo, Dental school. He is part-time assistant professor at the same faculty and maintains a referral practice in endodontics in Oslo, Norway.

Dingming Huang, D.D.S., Ph.D. Professor of West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University. Associate Editor of Molecular Oral Microbiology, and editorial board member of International Endodontic Journal. He has been engaged in researches on the prevention and clinical treatment of endodontic disease. He has presided over 10 national and provincial-level scientific research projects and has published more than 140 papers as the first author or corresponding author. He was awarded the 2024 AAE "Honorable Mention Award".

Xuelian Tan, D.D.S., Ph.D. Associate professor of West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University. She has been engaged in researches on the prevention and clinical treatment of endodontic disease, and has published over 20 papers as the first author or corresponding author. She was awarded the 2024 AAE "Honorable Mention Award".

Dr. Elinor Alon received her D.M.D. from the Hebrew University School of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem, Israel in 2008 and continued her training as a general dentist in their Advanced General Practice Program. In 2014, Dr. Alon completed her Certificate in Endodontics at the Hebrew University School of Dental Medicine. After relocating to the United States, Dr. Alon joined the faculty in the Department of Endodontics at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2015 where she taught undergraduate dental students as well as in the post graduate program. Dr. Alon graduated from the Faculty IS program and proudly holds a D.M.D. diploma from the Tufts University School of Dental medicine. At Tufts, she worked as the director of the Pre-doctoral Endodontic Program, before being promoted to Director of the Postdoctoral Endodontic Program where she trained the next generation of endodontic specialists. She is also a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. While teaching at Tufts, Dr. Alon worked in private practice outside of Boston before moving to Connecticut in 2023 to join the Advanced Endodontics of Connecticut team. She has already been recognized as a "Best Endodontist" in Connecticut by a poll of her peers published in Connecticut Magazine. In her spare time, Dr. Alon enjoys pilates, yoga, hiking, spending time with friends and family, and eating good food.

Dr. Devon Ptak is a board-certified endodontist dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized, and evidence-based care. She is currently in private practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Dr. Ptak earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) from Purdue University, a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Dartmouth College, and a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She completed her specialty training in Endodontics at Tufts, where she earned a Certificate in Endodontics. An active member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), the Massachusetts Association of Endodontists (MAE), and the American Dental Association (ADA), Dr. Ptak is committed to advancing the field of endodontics. She also serves as a part-time faculty member at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she teaches and mentors residents and dental students. Additionally, she oversees endodontic residents' research projects, contributing to the academic and clinical development of future specialists. Dr. Ptak's research has been published in several dental journals, including the Journal of Endodontics.

Dr. Abusteit was born and raised in Egypt where he earned his dental degree from Cairo University and practiced general dentistry for a few years before moving to the USA to pursue postgraduate studies in endodontics. He received fellowships in Endodontics from UCLA School of Dentistry and Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. Later, he completed his endodontic specialty training and earned a Master of Science in Dentistry from the Medical University of South Carolina where he also served as the chief endodontic resident. Dr. Abusteit is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, and he is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Division of Endodontics at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and he maintains a private practice limited to endodontics in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Abusteit served on the continuing education committee of the American Association of Endodontists and as a distance learning representative of the AAE. He has published several papers and acts as a reviewer for international endodontic journals. Dr. Abusteit has also lectured on various endodontic topics in conferences, meetings, workshops, and study clubs nationally and internationally.

TATIANA MA. BOTERO D., DDS, MS Diplomate American Association of Endodontics Clinical Professor Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics Department School of Dentistry, University of Michigan Dr. Botero received her dental degree from CES University in Medelli­n, Colombia. She then completed specialty training in Endodontics at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, and went on to earn an advanced Specialty Certificate in Endodontics from the University of Michigan. Dr. Botero began her academic career as a Clinical Assistant Professor at CES University, alongside managing her private practice in Colombia. In 2001, she joined the University of Michigan, where she is currently a full-time Clinical Professor, teaching Endodontics to both undergraduate and graduate students. She served as director of the dental postgraduate fellowship program in Endodontics from 2017 to 2022, and continues to practice Endodontics at a private dental clinic in Michigan. In 2012, Dr. Botero became a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. She joined the Regenerative Endodontic Committee of the American Association of Endodontists in 2013, served as chair from 2014 to 2020, and resumed that role for 2024-2025. She was also president of the Pulp Biology and Regeneration Group (2016-2017) of both the American Association for Dental Research and the International Association for Dental Research. Dr. Botero has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters.

Dr. Bottino is the Robert W. Browne Endowed Professor of Dentistry in the Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics (CRSE) at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry (U-M). He is currently the Director of Research in CRSE and the Director of the Postgraduate Program in Regenerative Dentistry at U-M. As a principal investigator, Marco has received research grants related to regenerative medicine from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), foundations, and private industry. He has received the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Centennial Emerging Leader Award and was the recipient of Young Investigator Awards from the IADR Pulp Biology and Implantology Research Groups and a prestigious Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award from the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research at NIH. He also serves as the reviewer for more than 30 journals in regenerative medicine and biomaterials, and, between 2018 and 2023, served as a standing member of the Musculoskeletal and Tissue Engineering (MTE) study section for the NIH. Marco is an elected Fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials (ADM) and a board member. The present study was conducted under Dr. Bottino's surveillance.

Dr. Felipe Restrepo, was born and raised in Medellín - Colombia. Graduated from the Universidad de Antioquia with a degree in Dentistry, after one year as general practicioner he entered a two year Endodontic program and graduated from Universidad CES. Associate Professor at the Universidad de Antioquia teaching their postgraduate level students in endodontics and also Director of the Endodontics Posgraduate Program. Dr. Restrepo has authored several scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. Former president of the Antioquian Association of Endodontists. Private practice limited to Endodontics and Endodontic Microsurgery in Medellín. He can be reached at felipe.restrepo@udea.edu.co.

Dr. Qian Xie is a board-certified endodontist with advanced clinical and academic training in both China and the United States. She earned her BDS, MS, and PhD in Oral Science from Sichuan University's West China College of Stomatology and completed her Endodontics Certificate at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). She is a licensed specialist in Illinois and has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics since 2014. Dr. Xie served as a Board Director (District IV) for the American Association of Endodontists (2022–2025) and current serve on board of the Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study Club. She has chaired sessions at international conferences, including the IADR General Session and the International Conference on Novel Anticaries and Remineralizing Agents. A committed scholar, she has reviewed many manuscripts for leading journals such as the Journal of Endodontics and Journal of Dental Research. She is an active member of multiple professional organizations, including the AAE, ADA, CDS, and the International College of Dentists. Dr. Xie's career reflects a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and advancing the field of endodontics. Dr. Xie has a broad background in oral science and clinical dentistry, with specific training and expertise in oral microbiology research and clinic experience in endodontics. Her research background includes caries research, oral biofilm and endodontic irrigation.

Dr. Kenneth Tittle grew up in Martinez, California. He earned his B.S. in Biopsychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. He completed his specialty training in Endodontics at Loma Linda University. Dr. Tittle maintains a full-time private practice in Endodontics in Pleasant Hill, California, where he practices alongside his daughter, Dr. Mia Tittle. His daughter Lani and son Mason are also dentists. In addition to private practice, Dr. Tittle serves as an Assistant Professor of Endodontics at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. He has lectured extensively on a range of endodontic topics. His professional interests include traumatic dental injuries, resorption, and the use of advanced technologies to diagnose and treat endodontically involved teeth. Dr. Tittle is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and a Fellow of both the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. He currently serves as the Incoming President of the Contra Costa Dental Society. His past leadership roles include board service on the Public and Professional Relations Committee and the Board of Directors of the AAE, as well as President of the California State Association of Endodontists. He is a member of the AAE Practice Affairs Committee, a board member of the American Dental Political Action Committee (ADPAC), and currently serves as the Public Policy Advocate for the California State Association of Endodontists. When not engaged in Endodontics, Dr. Tittle can often be found in or near one of California's beautiful bodies of water, enjoying his favorite water-based avocations.