Dr. Virginia Karapanou is an endodontist in Boston with 19 years of experience treating tooth pain and saving teeth that need root canals. She earned her dental degree and advanced training in endodontics from Tufts University, where she also completed a Master's degree studying how tooth inflammation works—training that helps her provide the best care today. Dr. Karapanou is board-certified and known for her compassion with anxious patients, making sure endodontic treatment feels as comfortable as possible. She specializes in root canal therapy, endodontic surgery, treating tooth trauma, and managing bone infections. As an Associate Professor at Tufts for twenty years, she continues teaching the next generation of dentists while welcoming new patients to her practice.

Specialties

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EndodonticsPrimary
Root canal treatment and diseases of dental pulp

Education & Training

Masters of Dental Research from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (focus: pulpal inflammatory mediators and diagnostic biomarkers)
Advanced Studies Certificate in Endodontics from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Board Certifications

College of Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontists
Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontists

Credential: D.M.D, M.S

NPI registered: 02/13/2007

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Areas of Focus

Root canal therapy (endodontic therapy)Endodontic microsurgeryTrauma managementInternal bleaching of endodontically treated teethTooth pain prevention and treatmentBoney infections assessment and evaluation

Professional Memberships

American Board of Endodontists
Massachusetts Dental Society
American Dental Association
American Association of Endodontists

Beyond the Office

Associate Professor of Endodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine for twenty years (teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students)

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