NEWS Message from our President

Time for Transition

As we prepare to travel to San Fran- cisco, we think about the transition that will occur at our 49th Annual Session. There will be changes in the composition of the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, the Research & Education Foundation, the American Board of Endodontics, standing committees and

special and Ad Hoc Committees - almost every facet of our Association.

This passage of responsibility from one member to an- other helps make our AAE a remarkable Association. We have a tremendous number of capable men and women who volunteer to serve our profession and our specialty in a manner which is the envy of other organizations. Their contributions do not go unnoticed. The availability of our members helps to make the transition a smooth one. How- ever, there are some areas where the needs of our Associa- tion may be better served by less change and more stability, especially in the area of Committee Chairs. The one stabiliz- ing influence in our Association is our Executive Director, Irma Kudo, who has returned to full strength with her superb management style and organizational ability.

As your President, I have had an exciting and challenging year. Some goals were accomplished; most problems solved. In consultation with the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, decisions were made for the good of the Associa- tion. If mistakes were made, they were corrected as we learned to be flexible in achieving our goals. I appreciate the opportunity to have worked with an efficient staff and the most dedicated and talented group of volunteer men and women that any profession has ever known. Besides meet- ing and listening to our members, one of the rewards of traveling during the past two years was not that I discovered that you can order one of thirteen different airline special meals, but that I was given the opportunity to meet and speak with many of our members and listen to their concerns. For the most part, my travels were solo - my problems with flight cancellations and delays were well known to the AAE and my family. In general, we have a very satisfied membership and we are appreciative of the fact that they have given us excellent ideas and suggestions.

Just as our country is celebrating the 500th anniversary this year of the arrival of Columbus in the New World, our Association will begin its 50th anniversary year with the installation of our 50th President in San Francisco. In prepa- ration for this event, five Past President's messages were published in our Journal. Others who volunteered to contrib- ute their message will be afforded the opportunity in the coming year. We appreciate the comments received from so many readers about these messages.

During the past year, I have worked closely with our next President, Stuart Fountain. He is an enthusiastic, resource- ful gentleman who can adapt well to any situation. Stuart brings to us a vast amount of professional experience having served in responsible positions on a local, state and national level. He is proud of his profession as an endodontist and will work diligently to increase the respect and prestige it pres- ently enjoys. We wish him well as he leads us in our 50th anniversary year.

In closing, t thank all of you for helping to make this a memorable year for me. Every person with whom I had contact treated me with kindness and understanding. I can assure you that you have every right to be as proud as I am of our Association. I look forward to being with all of you in San Francisco where together we will enjoy an exciting and memorable meeting.

Joseph I. Tenca DDS, MA President

R&E conference targets GPs The 1992 Research & Education Foundation continuing education conference, Endodontics for the general practitio- ner, was designed with the recognition that the majority of endodontic procedures are performed in general practices. "The AAE accepts the responsibility for sharing with our colleagues advances in the field that are the products of uni- versity research, collaboration with industry and clinical progress by Association members in private practices," said Dr. Harold E. Goodis, Foundation president.

The program, November 13-14, 1992, in Atlanta, will cover diagnosis and pulp testing, emergency management, access cavities and root canal anatomy, cleaning and shap- ing, obturation and case selection. "The emphasis will be on the techniques that will make the cases treated by general- ists more predictable in their outcome for the dentists and more comfortable for the patients," Dr. Goodis added.

Conference faculty includes: Dr. Ronald Anderson, Medical College of Georgia; Dr. Carl Newton, Indiana University; and Dr. Herbert Schilder, Boston University. Advance informa- tion Js available from: Research & Education Foundation of the American Association of Endodontists 211 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 1501 Chicago, IL 60611

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International News Drs. Samuel Seltzer, Gabriele Pecora and Mrs. Irma Kudo were recently recognized for their contributions to endodontics at the 10th Odontopro- gress Congress in Rome, Italy. An endodontic symposium, Diagnosis and treatment of endodontic /esions, was presented by Dr. Seltzer, Dr. Leif Ba- kland, Dr. Richard Burns, Dr. Calvin Torneck, Dr. Gunnar Bergenholz, Dr. Gabriele Pecora, Dr. Nicola Perrini and Dr. John Ingle. Odontoprogress was established ten years ago to promote collaboration among all dentists. The yearly Congress takes place every December and this year boasts atten- dance figures over 600, with more than 100 exhibitors.

Drs. Gabriele Pecora and Samuel Seltzer were recently recognized for their contributions to endodontics at the l Oth Odontoprogress Congress in Rome, Italy. Pictured, from/eft, are, Dr. V. De Sivo, Dr. C. Persichetti, Dr. Pecora, Dr. G. UsaL Dr. Seltzer, Dr. N. PerrinL Dr. C. Abbondanza and Dr. M. Fabi.

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Exhibitors set for San Francisco One way the AAE holds registration fees down for its annual sessions is by offering exhibit booths. Each year, exhib- itors travel to the meeting site ready to share with attendees the latest advancements in products and services for the endodontic practice. We encourage you to visit the exhibitors below who will be in San Francisco.

Ace Surgical Supply Co., Brockton, MA Advanced Dental Concepts Inc., Madison, WI Advanced Endodontic Concepts Inc., Chattanooga, TN Amadent/American Medical & Dental, Cherry Hill, NJ Analytic Technology Corp., Redmond, WA H. W. Anderson Products Inc., Chapel Hill, NC Aseptico Inc., Kirkland, WA Astra Pharmaceutical Products, Inc, Westboro, MA Becker-Parkin Dental Supply Co Inc, New York, NY Block Drug Co., Jersey City, NJ Brasseler USA, Savannah, GA Caulk/Dentsply, Milford, DE R. Chige Inc., Valley Stream, NY Coltene/Whaledent, New York, NY Cox Sterile Products Inc., Dallas, TX Darby Dental Supply, Rockvilte Centre, NY Designs for Vision Inc., Ronkonkoma, NY Dunvale Corp., Gilberts, IL EIIman Int'l Mfg. Inc., Hewlett, NY Encyclopaedia Britannica North America, Chicago, IL Endoco Inc., Memphis, TN Essential Dental Systems Inc., S Hackensack, NJ Excellence in Endodontics, San Diego, CA Healthco Int'l, Boston, MA HealthFirst Corp., Mountlake Terrace, WA Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co. Inc., Chicago, IL The Hygenic Corp., Akron, OH JEDMED Instrument Co., St. Louis, MO JS Dental Mfg. Inc., Ridgefield, CT KComp, Glendale, CA Kelly Systems Inc., Birmingham, MI Kerr Mfg. Co., Romulus, MI

Kilgore Int'l Inc., Coldwater, MI Knoll Pharmaceuticals, Whippany, NJ Laser Endo Technic, San Clemente, CA Medidenta Int'l Inc., Woodside, NY Microcopy, Kennesaw, GA Micro-Designs Software Corp., Valley Cottage, NY Miles Dental Products, South Bend, IN Mosby-Year Book, San Mateo, CA Moyco/Union Broach, Philadelphia, PA National Dental Eng. & Mfg., Dallas, TX Nephron Corp. - Dental, Tacoma, WA OP-D-OP Inc., Roseville, CA Osada Electric Co. Inc., Los Angeles, CA Premier/Espe-Premier, Norristown, PA Premier Laser Systems, Irvine, CA Professional Business Systems, Austin, TX Professional Results-Tooth Slooth, Laguna Niguel, CA Pulpdent Corp., Watertown, MA Quality Aspirators, Duncanville, TX Quintessence Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL Realtime Systems, Walnut Creek,CA Rinn Corp/Green Dental Prod., Elgin, IL Roydent Dental Prod., Troy, MI Charles B. Schwed Co. Inc., Kew Gardens, NY The Tamiko Corp., Van Nuys, CA Texceed Corp/Obtura II, Costa Mesa, CA Thermafil/Tulsa Dental Prod., Tulsa, OK Treloar & Heisel Inc., New Castle, PA Western Dental Specialties, San Jose, CA Whitehall Laboratories, New York, NY Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, MD

AAE Auxiliary News We are excited about the program for the AAE Annual Session, May 6-10, 1992 in San Francisco. Refer to the December issue of the Journal for exact program and times. You will also receive another newsletter just prior to the convention.

The General Interest Session on Thursday will feature Frank Casanova, DDS, MScD and Gregory Imbach, MS speaking on the delightful subject, Wine: the sensible bever- age for all seasons. Please make time for this special presentation.

A treat is in store for us at the Saturday morning brunch. Major Rhonda L. Cornum, a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, will bring to us some first-hand experiences she encountered and give her thoughts on women in the military. You will want to register early for this brunch and program. See you in San Francisco.

Elizabeth Collins President-elect

Study reveals GPs question endodontists expertise Two General Interest Sessions at the upcoming annual session in San Francisco will feature key findings from the AAE commissioned national study of the relationship be- tween endodontists and general dentists.

General Interest Session II, Bridge to understanding - what do dentists think of you? (Friday, May 8, 9am-12 noon), will raise some eye-opening points about how your general practitioner views you, your expertise and your relationship. A panel of AAE members will ask questions pertaining to the study and its implications. The audience will also be encouraged to participate.

General Interest Session Ill, Keys to success with referral sources and patients (Friday, May 8, 2-5pm) builds on the morning presentation, focusing on specific relationship-building skills you can put into practice to strengthen your relationships with your referring dentists and patients and enhancing your bottom-line success.

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IFEA SECOND I.F.E.A. ENDODONTIC WORLD CONGRESS "The Dawn of a New Century" S.F.E A.D.E

PARIS PALAIS DES CONGRES - June 25-27, 1992

PARIS IS WAITING FOR YOU...

The City of Paris serves as a backdrop for this gathering of the greatest names in endodontics worldwide.

Over two hundred lecturers from more than fifteen countries will contribute to this year's I.F.E.A. pro-

gram of scientific and clinical sessions, table clinics, poster sessions and research seminars. OnLy

I.F.E.A., the French Society of Endodontics and the French Dental Association are capable of bringing so

many high caliber individuals in our specialty together at the same time.

Plan to attend this second meeting of our Federation as historic Paris welcomes the world community of

endodontists. Join us in making this meeting a great success for endodontics the world over!

Information is available upon request from: THE SECOND WORLD ENDODONTIC CONGRESS 166 Boulevard Haussmann 75008 Paris, France Phone: 33.1.45.62.46.00 Fax: 33.1.42.56.05.90

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Associate Registry Endodon t i s t - -Board -e l i g ib le endodontist , experienced and quality-oriented looking for opportunity leading to partnership in California. Please call 805/523-9331.

California, Monterey--Well established practice located in heart of medical-dental sector. Excellent referral base. Fully computerized office. Rare opportunity to practice on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula. Reply to AR-0405-1.

Illinois--Thriving downstate endodontic practice for sale for adequate offer. Solo owner will stay to establish continuity if desired. Leave name and phone number at 708/492-9660, ext. 234.

Massachusetts--Well established endodontic practice for sale. Gross $260,000+. Nets 52% on 3+ days. Modern, computerized office. Seller financing. Contact Dr. Rusnak at Atlanta Practice Brokerage, 508/526-4300; Outside Mass. 800/ 333-8078.

Missouri, central--Progressive and growing endo practice of 3-4 clays/week in medium sized college town. Only a short drive to lakes and recreations. Reply to AR-0203-3.

Montana, Bil l ings--MONEY Magazine's #6 Best City to live in. Close to mountains, ski, hike, fish, golf, two colleges, excellent schools, medicine & climate. WRB. Call 406/245-5910 or 245-6251.

Ohio, subu rban C leve land- -Es tab l i shed endodontic practice provides excellent opportunity for motivated, concerned endodontist who demands high quality in a practice built upon these principles. Newly designed six chair office. Board- eligible or certified. Owner soon to retire. Practice now has two other Board-eligible endodontists as well as an association with a large periodontal group. Call 216/446-1300 or reply to AR-0201-3.

Pennsylvania, southeastern--Making a career change. Wanting to sell practice and facility. Good referral base due to shortage of endodontists in area. Ideal location and tremendous potential for growth. Reply to AR-0403-1.

South Carolina, coastaI--Endodontist needed for partnership or to buy practice. $380,000 Net. Various arrangements available. Reply to Endodontist, P.O. Box 12326, Charleston, SC 29412.

Texas, Houston--Thriving endodontic practice for immediate sale. Owner retiring. Reply to AR-0305-2.

California, Sacramento area--Full or part-time associate leading to partnership. Board-eligible or- certified endodontist. Quality oriented practice. Reply to AR-0404-1.

California, San Francisco peninsula-- Exceptional opportunity for enthusiastic Board- eligible or -certified endodontist in prime, high quality, busy suburban practice. Association leading to attractive buy-in. Available immediately. Send resume to AR-1106-6.

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Associate Registry, cont'd California, San Jose area- -Excep t iona l opportunity for a young endodontist interested in a very fulfilling group practice experience. The group is well respected, long established in the area and concerned primarily with excellent patient care. Association leading to potential partnership. Reply to AR-0408-1.

Florida, west coast--Endodontist needed to join four doctor group practice. Must be honest, ambitious and willing to work with a team. Contact Dr. Carl Flatley c/o Endodontic Associates, 2701 Park Drive, Clearwater FL 34523.

Illinois, Chicago, far west suburb~-Personable, quality-minded endodontic associate needed for full or part-time position in endodontic practice. Contact Dr. E.M. Barnes at 708/892-3993.

Kentucky, Louisville--Full-time, tenure track position at assistant/associate professor level available September 1, 1992. Responsibilities include teaching in predoctoral and advanced education programs, scholarly activity and service. Qualifications include DMD/DDS or equivalent, Certificate in Endodontics, Endodontic Board- certified ADA approved program, eligibility for KY license. Salary/academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications. The University of Louisvil le is and EEO/AA employer. Send curriculum vitae and list of three references to Dr. Robert W. Mendel, Chair, Search Committee for Endodontic Faculty, School of Dentistry, Room 236, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292.

Maryland, southern--Immediate full-time position available for Board-eligible endodontist in busy, established, quality-oriented, multi-office group practice. Excellent opportunity as associate leading to future partnership. Reply to AR-0202-3.

Massachusetts, southeastern-- Endodontist wanted to join established endodontic group practice, full-time or part-time. Associate position available. Board-eligible or-certified. Send resume to AR-0205-27.

Massachusetts, Worcester--Excellent career opportunity for endodontist to join our private group practice. We are a total care facility with an emphasis on prosthodontics. For particulars call 508/753q 911 or reply to AR-0104-1

Michigan, suburban metropolitan Detroit area-- Excellent opportunity for Michigan Board-certified endodontist in a busy, high-quality, multi-office practice. Position available immediately. Send resume to AR-0407-1.

Missouri, central--Career opportunity for an endodontist in a progressive and growing 3-4 days/ week practice in medium sized college town. Only a short drive to lakes and recreation. Reply to AR- 0203-1.

New Jersey, near N.Y.C.--Board-Quali f ied Endodontist. P/F time associate. Excellent opportuni ty for recent grads. Leading to partnership. 2-office location. Reply to AR- 1200-20.

New York, Syracus~We need an endodontist to join our busy multi-office three-man endodontic practice. This is a bonafide equal partnership opportunity in a wonderful quality of life area. Please call Stan Kaplan, DDS, 600 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, 315/476-7406.

New York, New York City--Quality, Board-eligible or-certified endodontist wanted for growing ethical endodontic practice in mid-Manhattan. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual. Reply to AR-0304-2.

New York State--Board-eligible or -certified endodontist wanted to join busy, high-quality endodontic practice. Excellent opportunity as associate leading to early partnership in desirable area. Reply to AR-0402-1.

North Carol ina--The University of North Carolina seeks a Chairperson for its Department of Endodontics. The Department is responsible for predoctoral and graduate education, research, patient care and professional service. Candidates should possess a DDS degree or equivalent, advanced training, experience as a teacher and recognized level of scholarship. Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Endodontics, the North Carolina State Board and some experience in administrative capacities is desirable but not essential. Candidates should exhibit leadership potential and a demonstrated capacity to guide faculty and graduate students within the Dental School's missions of teaching, research, patient care and service. The University of North Carolina is a leading research university with a highly regarded health affairs division. The School of Dentistry is supported by an established and successful Dental Research Center. Preference will be given to candidates who reply before April 1, 1992. Curriculum vitae (with a list of three references), nominations or inquiries should be directed to: Dr. Theodore Roberson, Chair, Endodontics Search Committee, c/o Dean's Office, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, CB#7450, 104 Brauer Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, the University is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunities and actively seeks to promote diversity by its recruitment. Women and minorit ies are encouraged to identify themselves.

Ohio, suburban Cleve land- -Es tab l i shed endodontie practice provides excellent opportunity for motivated, concerned endodontist who demands high quality in a practice built upon these principles. Newly designed six chair office. Board- eligible or -certified. Association leading to partnership. Call 216/446-1300 or reply to AR- 0401-1.

Oregon, Portland--Endodontist needed to join specialty group practice that includes endodontists, oral surgeons, orthodontists and periodontists. Enjoy busy practice with first year earning potential in excess of $100,000 for someone who is motivated to develop patient base. Wonderful place to raise your family. We provide all technical, administrative and clerical support services as well as a comprehensive benefit package. We wilt help defray costs of Board exams, interviews and moving expenses. Send resume: Don Friedman, Oregon Dental Specialists, P.O. Box 8786, Portland, OR 97207-8786 or call 503/ 291-7209.

Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh area--Established endodontic practice provides excellent opportunity for motivated, service-oriented endodontist in a high quality practice. Three modern offices. Board- eligible or -certified. Association leading to ownership. Call 412/833-8400 or reply to AR-1104-6.

Pennsylvania, south centraI--Endodontists needed to join growing multi-office practice. Opportunity for partnership and eventual full ownership of practice. Must be Board-certified or - eligible. Send complete resume to AR-03021.

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South Carolina,coastaI--Endodontist needed for partnership or to buy practice. $380,000 Net. Various arrangements available. Reply to Endodontist, P.O. Box 12326, Charleston, SC 29412.

Texas--Endodontics. Full-time, tenure-track position at the assistant/associate professor level available September 1, 1992. Responsibilities include didactic and clinical undergraduate/ graduate teaching, scholarly activity and service. DDS/DMD, Board elegibility or certification, and eligibilty for Texas dental license required. Salary and rank commensurate with experience and qualifications. The University of Texas is an equat opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Send curriculum vitae by June 1, 1992 to Dr. Michael Wang, Search Committee Chairman, Department of Endodontics, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dental Branch, P.O. Box 20068, Houston, TX 77225-0068.

Texas--Assistant Professor to conduct research into epithelial growth and differentiation. Teach pre-doctoral endodont ic procedures and supervise graduate student research activities. Responsible for the development of collaborative faculty research projects. DDS and PhD degree (medical sciences) or equivalent with 3 years research training in Oral Biology and teaching in Endodontics and 1 year experience in epithelial tissue culture, monoclonal antibodies and oral soft tissues. $40,000 annual salary/40 hrs. per week. Apply at the Texas Employment Commission, Houston, Texas or send resume to Texas Employment Commission, TEC Building, Austin, Texas, 78778, J.O. #6687320. Ad paid by an equal employment opportunity employer.

Virginia, northern--Excellent opportunity for Board-eligible or -certified endodontist in busy, high-qual i ty practice. Posit ion avai lable immediately. Send resume to AR-0101-13.

Virginia, southwest--Endodontist wanted for full or part-t ime associat ion leading to early partnership in a high quality practice. Two modern offices. Reply to AR-0406-1.

Washington, D.C., metropolitan area-- Overworked endodontist is booked three weeks in advance. Excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, personable associate. Posit ion leads to partnership. Send resume to AR-0204-3.

Wisconsin, south central- City of 36,000 would welcome an endodontist. No endodontist in i m mediate vicinity. 25-30 dentists in town and more in surrounding communities. 1000 sq. feet of office spacewith plumbing available, reply toAR-0301-2.