Modern Principles and Techniques for Clinical Endodontics

Specialist in endodontics with practice limited exclusively to endodontic treatment and endodontic microsurgery. Owner and Endodontist at Santa Barbara Endodontics, Santa Barbara, California (since August 1987). Visiting Professor at University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry. Focus on microscope-enhanced endodontics, contemporary obturation techniques, and evidence-based clinical protocols.

Over 40 years of specialized clinical experience treating complex endodontic cases including retreatments, management of complicated canal anatomy, calcified canals, perforations, and apical microsurgery. Expert in microscope applications for enhanced visualization and predictable outcomes. Pioneer in web-based dental continuing education and innovative teaching methodologies for endodontics.

Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Past President of the Academy of Microscope-Enhanced Dentistry (AMED). President and Founder of the Schilder Institute for the Advancement of Endodontics. Former President of the Boston University Endodontic Alumni Association. Former Editor and Publisher of "The Endodontic Report." Current Scientific Reviewer for the Journal of Endodontics (official journal of the American Association of Endodontists). Editor and Publisher of Pure Dental Learning (PDL). International lecturer presenting globally on clinical endodontics, microscope techniques, and contemporary treatment protocols. Author of numerous published articles in dental journals. Contributing author of a chapter in the 7th edition of Ingle's "Endodontics" textbook.

BS in Biology from University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA, 1974-1978). DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) from Georgetown University School of Dentistry, Washington, DC (1979-1983), awarded the William Brown Ingersoll Award for Excellence in Endodontics. MScD (Master of Science in Dentistry) in Endodontics from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (1983-1985).