Endodontists are the dental specialists who perform root canal treatment.
Through this advanced knowledge, they can offer patients the very best of endodontic care. The Association sponsors the AAE Foundation , a charitable organization promoting the advancement of the science of endodontics through education and funding of quality research in the field of endodontics and pulp biology. The Association also sponsors the American Board of Endodontics, the national board responsible for certifying members as Diplomates through rigorous oral and written exams. Endodontics is one of the nine dental specialties. It was recognized by the American Dental Association in 1963.