Short, Rico D.

Dr. Short graduated from Morris Brown College in 1995 as valedictorian with a bachelor of science degree. He attended the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) School of Dentistry to attain a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1999. In 2002, he earned his post-doctorate degree in endodontics from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Short became a board-certified endodontist in 2009, a status that only 25% of endodontists achieve. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, and his private practice, Apex Endodontics PC, is located in Smryna, Ga. Also an expert consultant to the Georgia Board of Dentistry, he is an assistant clinical professor at the Georgia Regents University School of Dentistry. In addition, he has lectured all over the country about various topics relating to endodontics. Dr. Short has received several prestigious awards and accolades throughout his career and is very philanthropic in his community, volunteering at various nonprofit organizations such as Camp Kudzu, working with juvenile diabetes. Dr. Short has authored a book, Getting to the Root of Your Problem: 365 Days of Inspirational Thinking. As an Affordable Care Act Correspondent in Oral Healthcare, Dr. Short is currently part of a panel that corresponds with White House government officials dealing with healthcare issues and the Affordable Care Act. He was also recognized as one of the Top 40 Dentists Under 40 in America by Incisal Edge Magazine.