NEW ORLEANS – More than 3,500 dental professionals from across the country and around the world will return to New Orleans, Wednesday, April 26 – Saturday, April 29, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s Halls D-E, Rivergate Room and La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom, for the world’s largest education, exhibit and networking event for endodontists.
Hosted by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), AAE17 will provide opportunities for professionals across the dental community to network and collaborate. Packed with expert speakers, more than 100 educational sessions, over 100 exhibitors and exciting special events, this four-day event is designed to showcase the latest in endodontic equipment and practices.
AAE17 will include a variety of tracks for attendees including: Pulp Fiction, which will address controversial and misunderstood topics in the specialty; Saving the Natural Tooth, sharing the latest evidence and recommended treatments to save patients’ teeth; and Surgical and Nonsurgical Endodontics, which will include two live, 3-D endodontic microsurgeries performed by Dr. Syngcuk Kim.
To add to the list of exciting features at this year’s meeting, political pair James Carville and Mary Matalin will provide an enlightening and entertaining look at today’s most important political issues at the meeting’s Opening General Session.
Upon registration, attendees are encouraged to donate to the New Orleans Musician’s Clinic and Assistance Foundation.
Founded in 1943, AAE is dedicated to excellence in the art and science of endodontics and to the highest standard of patient care, organization reps said. More than 8,000 AAE members include endodontists, educators, students and other professionals in the dentistry field. The Association inspires its members to pursue professional advancement and personal fulfillment through education, research, advocacy, leadership, communication and service.
AAE last held their annual meeting in New Orleans in 2001 and this year’s meeting marks the fourth time since 1975. AAE17 is expected to bring an economic impact of more than $4 million to the city.
MAJOR EVENTS
• Wednesday, April 26
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Syngcuk Kim will perform two live endodontic microsurgeries using 3-D technology that allows attendees to view the procedure as the surgeon sees it through the microscope. MCCNO, Hall D
• Wednesday, April 26
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
New Orleans residents James Carville and Mary Matalin will provide an enlightening and entertaining look at today’s most important political issues. MCCNO, La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom
• Friday, April 28
8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Attendees will gather for a second line parade from the Hilton New Orleans Riverside to Generations Hall for an offsite event featuring performances by Rebirth Brass Band and Savoy.
