Endodontists are dentists who specialize in maintaining teeth through endodontic therapy – procedures, involving the inner tissues of the teeth, called the pulp (or nerve). The word "endodontic" comes from "endo" meaning inside and "odont" meaning tooth. All dentists are trained in diagnosis and endodontic therapy, however, some teeth can be especially difficult to diagnose and treat. That’s why you may have been referred to an endodontic specialist.
An Endodontist is a dentist who has undergone a minimum of two years of advanced postgraduate training beyond dental school. They study root canal techniques and procedures in greater depth, for diagnosis and treatment of more difficult cases. For this reason, many dentists choose to refer their patients to Endodontists. Dr. Baur received his advanced postgraduate training in endodontics at the University of Florida College of Dentistry from 2005-2007.
Dr. Baur is Board Certified by the American Board of Endodontics. Board certification is an elective process that an endodontist may complete after graduating from an ADA approved postgraduate program. Board certification involves a written examination to demonstrate knowledge in a broad range of fields related to endodontics, submission of a variety of cases from his/her own practice that demonstrate skills and expertise in the full scope of the field of endodontics, and an oral exam demonstrating clinical problem solving and decision making related to treatment of endodontic disease.
In addition to providing quality treatment, Dr. Baur is also committed to his role as an educator. It is important that patients understand why they require endodontic treatment, what treatment options are available, what treatment may involve, the likelihood of success for each treatment option and what they can do to ensure the best possible outcome.