Dr. Dan Lavitt is a board-certified endodontist in Portland, Maine, with nearly 20 years of experience treating complex root canal cases. He earned his specialty certificate from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is deeply committed to providing excellent care while teaching the next generation of dentists. Dr. Lavitt is an active member of the American Dental Association and American Association of Endodontics, and he uses advanced imaging technology like CBCT to help diagnose and treat patients more effectively. Beyond his practice, he teaches endodontics at several dental schools and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with colleagues. He is now accepting new patients.

Specialties

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EndodonticsPrimary
Root canal treatment and diseases of dental pulp

Education & Training

Certificate in Endodontics, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry (1989)
B.A. Business Administration, University of Missouri (1980)
D.D.S., University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry (1987)

Board Certifications

Maine Dental License #DEN5031
Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics (1994)

What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 04/23/2007

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Areas of Focus

Endodontics

Technology & Equipment

CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography)

Professional Memberships

American Dental Association
American Association of Endodontics
Past President, Missouri Association of Endodontics
Past President, Columbia Missouri Dental Society
Past President, Jefferson City Missouri Dental Society
Missouri Dental Board's Endodontic Specialty Committee

Awards & Recognition

Inducted into University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame
Inducted into Missouri State Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame
Four-time Big Eight Champion (Track and Field)
NCAA All American (Track and Field)
Team Captain, University of Missouri Track and Field

Beyond the Office

Adjunct clinical instructor at University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry

Lecturer on endodontics at University of Missouri, University of Iowa, and University of Nebraska Dental Schools

Conducted webinar for Planmeca national sales team on CBCT in clinical endodontics (2019)

Lecturer with Kennedy Seminars Australia/New Zealand tour (2020)

Assistant Clinical Professor, College of Dental Medicine, University of New England

Grew up in Kansas City, Missouri

Competed in Track and Field for University of Missouri Tigers

Signed free agent contract with Kansas City Chiefs as wide receiver (1982)

Certified pilot: Private, Commercial with Single Engine Land, Multi-Engine, and Instrument ratings (past aviation involvement)

Married to Catherine

Recently relocated to Boothbay, Maine in Spring 2022

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