- An endodontist plays an important role in an interdisciplinary team. This relationship is mutually beneficial for all clinicians and often results in better patient care.
- Collaborative treatment planning with an interdisciplinary team broadens each clinician's perspective and improves one's diagnostic skills.
- An endodontist's viewpoint is valuable and can assist in earning an exemplary reputation within the community.
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Dr. Jeff Pafford received his D.M.D. degree from the Medical College of Georgia, where he graduated as valedictorian of his class. He received his Certificate in Endodontics and his Master of Science degree from The Ohio State University. He maintains a private endodontics practice in Decatur, Georgia, and serves as part-time faculty at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. He has lectured locally, regionally, and nationally on many topics in endodontics including restoration of endodontically treated teeth, conservation of dentin, endodontic access design, nonsurgical retreatment, ultrasonic irrigation, GentleWave treatment, resorption, decision-making under uncertainty, CBCT technology in endodontics, interdisciplinary care involving endodontics, and treatment planning of compromised teeth. Dr. Pafford is a member of several interdisciplinary treatment planning groups, and he is a founding member of the International Academy of Endodontics.
Dr. Pafford lives in Atlanta with his wife and two teenage daughters.