Editorial

Abstract

The Italian Academy of Endodontics and the Riitano Award: a commitment to excellence in dental education

The Italian Academy of Endodontics (Accademia Italiana di Endodonzia - AIE) was founded in 1992 by a group of practitioners of the endodontic discipline with the mission to share the science and practice of endodontics. The Academy serves as a platform for education, research and disseminating best practices among dental professionals. One of the Academy’s significant contributions to the endodontic community is its commitment to fostering ongoing education and collaboration among specialties. Through various workshops, seminars and an annual congress, the Academy provides practitioners with the latest advancements in techniques, technologies and materials, ensuring they are well-equipped to deliver the highest standard of care to their patients. The congress not only serves as an educational forum, but also as a vital networking hub where professionals can share experiences and strategies, further enhancing the collective expertise within the field. A hallmark event at the annual congress is the awarding of the Francesco Riitano Award. The award is reserved for graduates in Dentistry who have discussed their degree and master’s thesis on topics relating to endodontics at Italian and foreign universities. The Academy has dedicated this award to Dr. Francesco Riitano, one of the fathers of modern endodontics. He had the intuition that endodontics needed to deepen the study of anatomy and the endodontic space to refine instrumentation techniques and disinfection of this space to guarantee a treatment as conservative as possible. In conclusion, the Italian Academy of Endodontics, through initiatives like the Riitano Award, highlights the importance of continuous advancement in dental care. In this number AIE presents the abstracts of the Riitano Award of the International Congress of the Italian Academy of Endodontics held in Bologna on the 23rd-24th of February 2024