Dr. Frank C Setzer, D.M.D, M.S.
EndodonticsNPI: 1932414455
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Dr. Frank Setzer is a board-certified endodontist with 16 years of experience treating complex tooth problems in Philadelphia. He completed advanced training at the University of Pennsylvania and holds degrees from both the United States and Germany, bringing international expertise to his practice. Dr. Setzer specializes in difficult cases like endodontic microsurgery and uses cutting-edge technology, including 3D imaging and artificial intelligence, to plan the best treatment for each patient. As an Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's dental school, he stays at the forefront of the latest research and techniques. He is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Postdoctoral Endodontics Residency, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2006
- MS in Oral Biology, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2008
- Dr. med. dent. (Ph.D.), Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, 1998
- D.D.S., Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, 1995
- D.M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2010
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics, 2017
Credential: D.M.D, M.S.
NPI registered: 08/09/2010
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- CBCT imaging
- Artificial Intelligence for endodontic assessment
- Microscope Enhanced Dentistry
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Endodontists (AAE)
- Omicron Kappa Epsilon (OKU) - Dental Faculty Member, Eta Chapter, 2019
- Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry
- Society of German Certified Endodontists (VDZE) - Honorary Membership, 2016
Awards & Recognition
- Journal of Endodontics Award: Basic Research Technology – 1st place, 2022
- The Earle Bank Hoyt Award, 2021
- Journal of Endodontics Award: Basic Science Technology – Honorable Mention, 2nd Place, 2021
- The Earle Bank Hoyt Award, 2020
- Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry Service Award, 2018
- Endodontie Award for best endodontic publication (Germany), 2018
- Journal of Endodontics Award: Clinical Research – 1st place, 2018
- Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry Award of Excellence, 2017
- Honorary Membership, Society of German Certified Endodontists (VDZE), 2016
- Louis I. Grossman Postdoctoral Student Award in Endodontics, 2006
Beyond the Office
Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2026-present
Associate Professor of Endodontics, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2022-present
Director, Predoctoral Endodontics Program, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2014–2025
Director, Endodontic Clinic, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2012–2021
Lecturer at national and international conferences
Associate Editor, Journal of Endodontics, 2021-present
Section Editor, Current Oral Health Reports: Dental Stem Cells in Tissue Regeneration, 2017-present
Associate Editor, European Endodontic Journal, 2020-present
Associate Editor, Quintessence International: Endodontic Section, 2014-present
Review Editor, Frontiers in Dentistry – Endodontics, 2020-present
Editorial Advisory Board, International Endodontic Journal, 2012-present
Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of the American Dental Association, 2012-present
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