AAE Study Highlights Impact of Research Collaboration
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is recognizing the publication of a new peer-reviewed study examining the impact of a longstanding collaboration between the AAE and the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network (National Dental PBRN). The article, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), underscores how large-scale, practice-based research partnerships are driving meaningful advancements in endodontic care. The study, led by Dr. Veerasathpurush Allareddy, Dr. Alan S. Law, Dr. Joana Cunha-Cruz, and Dr. Gregg H. Gilbert on behalf of the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network Collaborative Group, evaluates more than a decade of collaborative research. Findings show that resulting publications have had a measurable and significant influence on the field, with articles cited 72% more often than typical NIH-funded research—an indicator of strong clinical relevance and impact. Through this collaboration,...
