Levin Endodontics

Levin Endodontics is a highly reputable endodontic practice located in Durham, NC, under the expert leadership of Dr. Linda G. Levin, DDS, PhD, PA. Dr. Levin is a distinguished endodontist with an impressive academic and clinical background. She is a graduate of Duke University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery. She further specialized by completing a residency in Endodontics at UNC in 1985 and holds a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from UNC-CH School of Medicine, earned as a Physician Scientist Award Recipient from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Levin held a tenured faculty appointment at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics for 20 years, where she was also the former Department Chair of Endodontics. She maintains hospital privileges at Duke University Medical Center. Her extensive experience includes teaching, performing research, and practicing in the Dental Faculty Private Practice. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and review articles in Endodontics and Pulp Biology, and lectures nationally and internationally on evidence-based endodontics. A notable achievement of Dr. Levin is her status as a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, a credential held by only approximately 20% of practicing endodontists in the country. She has served as a Director, Secretary, and President of the American Board of Endodontics and continues to serve as an examiner for Board Certification. Her contributions to the field have been recognized by prestigious groups, including being a Fellow in the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the International Association for Dental Traumatology. She is also a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society and a Past President of the American Association of Endodontics (AAE). Levin Endodontics is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including dental operating microscopes, digital radiography, and Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), allowing for precise diagnosis and efficient, comfortable treatment. The clinic's mission is to provide the most current and up-to-date endodontic care, emphasizing patient education and shared decision-making. Services primarily focus on root canal therapy, endodontic retreatment, endodontic surgery (such as apicoectomy), and treatment for traumatic dental injuries, all aimed at saving natural teeth. Patient reviews consistently highlight Dr. Levin's professionalism, expertise, compassionate care, and the friendly and efficient nature of her staff. Patients often praise the pain-free experience and thorough explanations provided during procedures.