Dr. Young Bin Bok

DDS, MS

Dr. Young Bin Bok was born and raised in South Korea. He is an accomplished endodontist, completing his dental school and specialty training at Yonsei University in 2001 and 2004. Following his education, he served in the Korean Army as a Dental Officer from 2004 to 2007. In 2008, he moved his family to Ann Arbor to complete the Internationally Trained Dentist Program at the University of Michigan. This earned Dr. Bok his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2010. After graduation, he practiced general dentistry in New Jersey for 6 years. Dr. Bok always had a passion for doing root canals, which led him back to the University of Michigan to specialize again. He completed this training earning his Master of Science degree in Endodontics. In his free time, Dr. Bok enjoys playing golf, traveling, watching Michigan sports, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Languages: Korean (native)

Dr. Carolina Cucco

DDS, MS, PhD

Dr. Cucco, originally from Brazil, received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Passo Fundo in 2009 and a Master of Science in Endodontics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul in 2011. She later earned her Ph.D. in 2015, during which she conducted research in Pulp Regeneration at the Angiogenesis Lab at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After her doctoral studies, Dr. Cucco continued her education by enrolling in the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics, earning a Master’s Degree in 2018. Since then, she has been a full-time professor at the University of Iowa and the University of Detroit-Mercy, where she teaches Endodontics to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and spending quality time with her family.

Languages: Portuguese (native), English (fluent), Spanish, Italian (conversant)

Dr. Steven Edlund

DDS, MS

Active Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics

Dr. Steven Edlund received his undergraduate education at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He then obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Following several years as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery resident at the University of Michigan Health Systems, he turned his interest toward the study of Endodontics. He received his Endodontic training and Master of Science degree in Endodontics from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. During his graduate training, he taught preclinical and clinical Endodontics to dental students and continues to hold a position as a clinical instructor at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, and is an Active Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontists. He currently resides in Ann Arbor with his wife and two children.

Dr. Fabian Andres Rodriguez Hidalgo

DMD, MS

Dr. Fabian Andres Rodriguez Hidalgo, originally from Colombia, moved to Montreal as a teenager. He earned his dental degree from the University of Montreal, completed a General Practice Residency at ‘Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal-CHUM,’ and practiced dentistry in Montreal and the Canadian Arctic. His passion for endodontics led him to obtain a Master’s degree from the University of Michigan, where he now teaches. In his free time, he enjoys CrossFit, travel, wine, and language learning.

Languages: French (native), Spanish (native), Thai (basic)

Dr. Christopher McWatters

DDS, MS

Dr. Christopher McWatters was born and raised in the greater Toronto area. After obtaining his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Toronto, he completed a general dentistry residency at the University of Michigan and returned north of the border to practice general dentistry. During this time his passion for endodontics grew, leading him back to the University of Michigan, where he earned his Master of Science degree and specialty certificate in endodontics. He continues to maintain a teaching position with the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, and is an active member of both the Livingston and Detroit District Dental Societies. Dr. McWatters is also an endodontic specialist in Canada and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. He currently resides in Ann Arbor with his wife and is an avid fan of both the University of Michigan and Toronto sports teams!

Dr. Nicholas Pelachyk

DDS, MS

After earning a degree in neuroscience from the University of Michigan, Dr. Pelachyk completed his dental school education at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry. His unique experience in the U.S. Air Force gave him the opportunity to provide dental care to the remarkable airmen who dedicate their lives to protecting our country. Following his separation from active duty, Dr. Pelachyk entered into the residency program at the University of Michigan, specializing in Endodontics. He had the distinct privilege of continuing to serve our country and state as a member of the Michigan Air National Guard (ANG) as the Chief of Dental Services until the summer of 2020. In his free time, Dr. Pelachyk loves to spend time with his family, friends, and his two dogs. Lastly, Dr. Pelachyk is addicted to learning and playing golf!

Dr. Andrew Racek

DDS, MS

Active Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics

Dr. Andrew Racek is originally from the Grand Rapids area. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees from the University of Michigan, he returned to Grand Rapids to practice general dentistry. During his ten plus years as a general dentist his passion for endodontics grew, leading him back to the University of Michigan, where he earned his Master of Science degree in endodontics. He maintains a teaching position with the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, is a member of many professional dental and endodontic organizations, and is an Active Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontists. In his free time, Dr. Racek enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, traveling, golf, tennis, cooking and, of course, all things U of M sports.

Dr. Michael Shapiro

DMD, MS

Active Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics

Dr. Michael Shapiro was born and raised in Calgary, Canada and completed his undergraduate dental training at the University of Manitoba in 1999. He continued his education, completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of Michigan in 2000, after which he taught restorative dentistry. Dr. Shapiro practiced full-time comprehensive general dentistry until 2013 when his passion for endodontics led him to pursue specialty training in the University of Michigan graduate endodontics program. Dr. Shapiro continues to teach part-time, both at the undergraduate and graduate level is an Active Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontists, and is involved in several different dental societies. When not practicing or teaching endodontics, he enjoys cooking, golfing, reading and spending time with his beautiful wife Lainie (a local orthodontist), and two beautiful children.

Dr. Dmitry Vodopyanov

DDS, MS

Dr. Dmitry Vodopyanov completed both his undergraduate and dental school education at the University of Michigan. Throughout dental school, he was actively engaged in both outreach efforts and scientific research. After obtaining his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree he continued his education with a General Practice Residency at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Ann Arbor. Following his residency, he worked in a community dental office and appreciated the therapeutic relationships he formed with his patients. During this time, Dr. Vodopyanov developed a keen interest in endodontic therapy and decided to return to the University of Michigan where he earned a Master of Science degree in Endodontics. He has been published in dental journals and is a guest lecturer for both students at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and dentists at local dental organizations. In his free time, Dr. Vodopyanov enjoys biking, Michigan sports, and spending time with his wife and two kids.

Languages: Russian (fluent), Spanish (basic)