Dr. Edwin L Smith, DMD
EndodonticsNPI: 1164571410
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smithrootcanal.com/About This Provider
Dr. Edwin Smith is an endodontist in Birmingham who specializes in root canal treatment and advanced procedures using the latest technology. With 19 years of experience, Dr. Smith was one of the first endodontists in Alabama to use a dental operating microscope, and his office was the first in Birmingham to offer the GentleWave procedure—a modern approach to root canal treatment. Beyond his practice, Dr. Smith teaches future dentists as an adjunct professor at UAB School of Dentistry and shares his expertise by lecturing to dental groups across the country. A native of Bessemer and former walk-on football player at the University of Alabama, Dr. Smith is committed to bringing advanced endodontic care to patients in his community.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- University of Alabama, B.S. (1976)
- University of Alabama School of Dentistry & Birmingham V.A. Hospital Endodontics Residency (1982)
- University of Alabama School of Dentistry, DMD (1980)
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 01/09/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Dental operating microscope
- GentleWave procedure (first certified office in Birmingham)
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Endodontists
Beyond the Office
Adjunct Assistant Professor at UAB School of Dentistry, teaches in Endodontic Department on Fridays
Co-author of clinical research paper published in Journal of Endodontics (November 2014)
Lectures to dental groups across the country about endodontics and GentleWave procedure
Native of Bessemer, Alabama
Walk-on football player for Coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant at University of Alabama
One of first two endodontists in Alabama to use dental operating microscope
Performed more than 21,000 procedures using the microscope since 1995
Enjoys traveling, exercising, college football and baseball with wife Lisa
Has three grown children and many grandchildren
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