Samuel Kratchman

Clinical Associate Professor of Endodontics and Assistant Director of Graduate Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, where he directs the microsurgical training component of the endodontic residency program. Specialist in endodontics with practice limited exclusively to endodontic treatment and endodontic microsurgery. Owner and Endodontist at Precision Endodontic Network, operating four private practices in Bryn Mawr, Exton, Paoli, and West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Over 25 years of combined clinical, academic, and research experience in complex endodontics and endodontic microsurgery. Expert in operating microscope applications for nonsurgical and surgical endodontics, ultrasonic instrumentation techniques, guided tissue regeneration in apical surgery, and contemporary obturation methods. Pioneer in developing systematic protocols for predictable endodontic microsurgery that maximize success rates through optimal patient/microscope/surgeon positioning, precise use of microsurgical armamentarium, and biocompatible root-end filling materials.

Inventor of the S Kondenser, a patented instrument for obturation of root canals designed to improve condensation of warm gutta-percha techniques. Co-author with Dr. Syngcuk Kim of the textbook "Microsurgery in Endodontics" (Wiley-Blackwell, 2017), a comprehensive clinical guide covering all aspects of surgical endodontics from case selection through healing. Author of over 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in leading endodontic journals and textbooks including Journal of Endodontics, Compendium, Dentistry Today, Oral Health, Inside Dentistry, and Dental Clinics of North America. Topics include endodontic microsurgery techniques, ultrasonic applications, obturation methods, CBCT imaging, troubleshooting surgical complications, intentional replantation, and guided bone regeneration. Named cover story for "Best of" issues by both Main Line Today and Doctor of Dentistry magazines recognizing excellence in endodontics.

International lecturer presenting extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Scandinavia, Canada, South America, and Asia on topics including endodontic microsurgery, anatomically directed endodontics, management of endo-perio lesions, ledge management, replantation techniques, and advanced instrumentation methods. Faculty at major endodontic conferences including AAE Annual Session and international congresses. Regular instructor for hands-on microsurgery workshops teaching proper positioning, instrument usage, and contemporary surgical protocols based on University of Pennsylvania standards.

BS in Biology from Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts. DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Certificate in Endodontics from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Faculty appointment at Penn Endo since completion of specialty training.