David L. Pitts, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Associate Professor
Director, Predoctoral Endodontic Program
Background
Dr. Pitts is currently Associate Professor and Director of the Predoctoral Endodontic Program in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He has served on the full-time faculty in the Department since 1977, and he maintained a one day/week private practice limited to endodontics in Bellevue, Washington for 27 years. He has received Outstanding Teaching awards from sixteen dental classes. Dr. Pitts was awarded the Bruce R. Rothwell Distinguished Teacher Award for Outstanding and Innovative Teaching in 2003, and the Distinguished Faculty Award by the Washington State Dental Association in 2006. Dr. Pitts currently serves on the Curriculum Committee. He is the Faculty Representative on the UW Dental Alumni Association Board, School representative on the Council of Faculties of the American Dental Education Association, and has served on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Journal of Endodontics and as an Editorial Advisor for Endodontic Practice.
Dr. Pitts received his D.D.S. degree from Indiana University (1972), and Certificate in Endodontics and M.S.D. degree from the University of Washington (1977). He served in the United States Army Dental Corps from 1972 to 1975.
