Dr. Renato Silva is a board-certified endodontist in Pittsburgh with over 15 years of experience treating complex tooth problems. He earned his dental degree in Brazil and completed advanced training in endodontics at two universities, plus a special fellowship in human molecular genetics at the University of Pittsburgh. As a professor and chair of the Department of Endodontics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Silva brings both expert clinical skills and the latest scientific knowledge to patient care. He is currently accepting new patients and specializes in root canal treatment, including difficult cases involving tooth root changes and advanced infections.

Specialties

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EndodonticsPrimary
Root canal treatment and diseases of dental pulp

Education & Training

DDS, University Gama Filho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1994
MS in Endodontics, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2002
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Human Molecular Genetics, University of Pittsburgh
Endodontic Certificate, University Gama Filho (Brazil)
Endodontic Certificate, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (US)
PhD in Oral Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2006

Board Certifications

Board-certified endodontist

NPI registered: 09/09/2011

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Areas of Focus

EndodonticsRoot surface changes in endodontically treated teethApical periodontitisIrreversible pulpitisHuman molecular genetics in dental science

Beyond the Office

Professor and Chair of Department of Endodontics, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

Senior Associate Dean, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

Assistant Professor at University of Pittsburgh (2007-2011)

Associate Professor and Professor/Chair at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (2011-2022)

Faculty practice in endodontics

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