User:Peter Zahi Tawil

Dr Peter Zahi Tawil also known as Peter Z. Tawil is an Endodontist who specializes in root canals and apical microsurgery. After starting his professional path in Mechanical Engineering at McGill University, Dr Tawil decided to pursue his interest in Dentistry. He obtained his DMD at the Université de Montréal and his AEGD certificate at the University of Rochester. Through his dental journey, Dr Tawil discovered his passion for saving the natural dentition and completed his Masters in Endodontics at UNC in Chapel Hill. Upon completion of his studies, Dr Tawil worked as a specialist in private practice for numerous years in Québec and in North Carolina. Furthermore, he started an academic appointment at the University of North Carolina in 2011 where he progressed to become the Olmsted Family Distinguished Professor and the Director for Graduate Endodontics. He has several publications with an emphasis on Periapical Micro-surgery. In addition, Dr Tawil has a devotion for service, he co-founded the Montreal Homeless Street Youth Dental Clinic and has been committed to his ongoing dental mission work in underdeveloped nations. Dr. Tawil is a reviewer for several dental journals and a member of the American Association of Endodontists, the American Board of Endodontics, the College of Diplomates, the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the TarHeel Endodontic Association.