American Association of Endodontists

Chicago – October 15, 2026 -- The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is one of 24 associations profiled in a new book on how professional bodies guided their members through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Author Joanna M. Pineda documents association response across health care and education

"When It Mattered Most: The Untold Story of How Associations Protected Professions and Saved Industries During the Pandemic" was written by association executive Joanna M. Pineda. It covers organizations in health care, education and other industries. AAE appears in the health care section with a chapter titled "When the Pain Can't Wait."

Pineda wrote the book to document pandemic response that often happened outside public view. Associations had to interpret rapidly changing information, advocate for their professions and supply resources to members when no established playbook existed.

Chicago – September 20, 2026 -- The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) won four honors at the 2026 PRSA Chicago Skyline Awards for communications work combating dental health misinformation and promoting evidence-based endodontic care.

AAE secures four distinct award categories at the Sept. 17 gala

The winning initiatives were "Truth vs. Trends: How One Association Combats Trending Fear-Based Information," the "Worth Saving Campaign in 2025," "Combating Root Canal Misinformation Through Evidence-Based Public Education," and "Worth Saving: Reaching Digital-First Audiences Through Integrated Social Media Education." The awards were presented at Venue West in Chicago as part of PRSA Chicago's premier public relations competition for the greater Chicago area.