CHICAGO – As the economy struggles to right itself, many dentists feel a strain on their practices. To help endodontists establish themselves as valuable treatment partners in these challenging times, the American Association of Endodontists will offer courses focused on clinical and nonclinical practice building during its Fall Conference this November in New Orleans, La.Held at the Roosevelt Hotel, the meeting begins on November 3 and offers three half-day sessions with the overarching theme of Challenges in Practice: Integrating Endodontics Into Comprehensive Care.“About half of AAE members tell us their practice volume has decreased in the past 12 months,” said AAE President, William T. Johnson, DDS, MS. “Fall conference programming will address busyness issues while giving practical guidance on how endodontists can better market their practices to general dentists and the entire dental community.” Fall Conference courses will address practice branding and outreach (Consultant David Schwab, Ph.D.), synergistic treatment planning with referring dentists (AAE past president Dr. John S. Olmsted), and methods to embrace change through effective leadership (general practitioner Dr. Don Deems). Clinical content will address prognosis and efficacy of surgical and nonsurgical endodontic treatments (Dr. Shimon Friedman) and endodontic practice in the implant era (Dr. Richard Schwartz).Participants have the opportunity to earn 11.5 continuing education credits with ample time to explore New Orleans and engage in networking opportunities. Optional activities include a New Orleans tour, AAE golf tournament, and an opportunity to volunteer at a community service event that supports the Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans. Volunteers will sort and pack food donations that will later be distributed to agencies serving those in need. Details about the conference, including information on speakers and optional activities, can be found on the AAE website at www.aae.org/fallconference. Online registration is open through October 26. Registration forms can also be printed and faxed to AAE Headquarters at 866/451-9020 (North America) or 312/266-9867 (International), or submitted via postal mail.
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