Endo Tribune U.S. Edition No.3, 2016

May 2016 — Vol. 11, No. 3 www.dental-tribune.com ENDO TRIBUNE The World’s Endodontic Newspaper · U.S. Edition ” See AAE, page D2 Endodontists gather in San Francisco for AAE16 Above: AAE President Terryl A. Propper addresses meeting attendees during the President’s Breakfast at AAE16 in San Francisco. Top row, from left: Dr. Tyler F. Baker tells meeting attendees about disinfection technology during a ‘To the Point’ corporate lecture; dental professionals from Singapore gather under a welcome sign; a demonstration of endodontic technology at the Sonendo booth. Photos/Fred Michmershuizen, Managing Editor By Fred Michmershuizen, Managing Editor Dental professionals from across the country and around the world gathered in San Francisco April 6 to 9 for AAE16, the annual meeting of the American Association of Endodontists. There was plenty of excitement at Moscone Cen- ter West. The meeting offered attendees a great opportunity to learn, to explore new products and services, and to con- nect with fellow specialists. According to AAE, the meeting broke records, attracting more than 4,200 members, guests and corporate partners. It was the largest attendance for an AAE meeting to date, the association said. A lot of planning was put into this year’s meeting, according to AAE President Ter- ryl A. Propper. “I want all of our attend- ees to return to their practices, schools or residencies with new enthusiasm and ideas to provide the best patient care and support the specialty,” Propper said, in a press release announcing the meeting. There was plenty to learn at the meet- ing — and plenty of ways to learn. C.E. credit was available by attending the many lectures and workshops, plus the general session, submitted presenta- tions, poster research and table clinics, and even “C.E. Express” mini lectures. “Not everyone learns in the same way, so we’re excited to introduce new pro- gramming this year to meet the needs of all attendees,” Propper said. Two new educational tracks — Interdis- ciplinary Care and Derailment — were added. The Interdisciplinary Care track offered different perspectives on orofa- cial pain, otolaryngology and pharma- cology. Derailment delved into things that can go wrong each day — from man- aging material extrusion, to removing broken or separated instruments. It’s all about saving teeth At the President’s Breakfast, Propper urged ADA President-Elect Dr. Gary L. Roberts and the ADA to enforce the stan- dard of care for endodontics and encour- age general dentists to consult endodon- tists in treatment planning. “We are in the business of saving teeth, not condemning them, but if we are not included in the treatment planning pro- cess, then it is the patient who suffers,” Propper said. The breakfast culminated with the unveiling of the AAE’s new brand, devel- oped to better represent the innovation and professionalism of the endodontic specialty. Other special events at AAE16 included the Louis I. Grossman Ceremony, rec- ognizing the newest diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics; and the Edgar D. Coolidge Luncheon, honoring the AAE’s award winners. Making the most of the Bay Area, a Welcome Reception featured wines and cheeses from the famed Napa Valley and Sonoma County regions, while a “Cel- ebrate San Francisco!” event was held at the Exploratorium museum on San Fran- cisco’s Embarcadero. The latest products on display On the exhibit hall floor, more than 100 companies showcased the latest in end- odontic equipment, materials and sup- plies. Sonendo Inc., developer of the Gentle- Wave® System, offered a number of presentations and special events. Dr. Prashanthi Vandrangi and Dr. Tyler Bak- er shared the latest research and clinical results on the system, including biofilm, bacteria removal and improved patient outcomes. “It is remarkable to see just how much

Endo Tribune U.S. Edition No.3, 2016

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