Dr. Peterson; Specialist Member of the AAE

Dr-Peterson-Specialist-Member-American-Association-EndodonticsDr. Peterson is an Specialist Member of the American Association of Endodontics, which is part of a global community that is focused on saving natural teeth and achieving the best outcomes.

Did you know?

  • Endodontists have 2-3 years of training beyond dental school
  • Endodontics is 1 of 9 recognized specialties by the ADA
  • 22+ million endodontic procedures are performed annually
  • Root canals are performed 25 times weekly by an Endodontist, while on two times a week by a General Dentist*
  • 99% of Dentists refer to an endodontist**
  • Endodontists leverage the latest techniques, technology and research
  • Outcome studies show endodontic treatment is more successful when performed by a specialist***


* American Dental Association Survey of Dental Services Rendered, 2005-6
** AAE GP Referrals Study, December 2012
*** Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2004. Jul;98(1):115-8