About Dr. Stephen Cohen

Dr. Stephen Cohen, M.A., D.D.S., F.A.C.D., F.I.C.D., is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He lectures worldwide on endodontics, and is the senior editor for all nine editions of the definitive endodontics textbook, Pathways of the Pulp, and a co-editor of the renamed 10th edition Cohen’s Pathways of the Pulp.

After completing his studies in the Endodontics Postgraduate Program at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Cohen began his private practice in San Francisco’s historic 450 Sutter Medical Building.

Dr. Cohen served as the Chairman of the Endodontic Department, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and has continued his long relationship with the school as an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Endodontics.

In addition to his academic appointments, Dr. Cohen has held leadership positions in many of the

major professional and academic organizations in endodontics and dentistry, including as a Director of the American Association of Endodontists and the San Francisco Dental Society, and as a fellow of both the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists.

Dr. Cohen has authored and co-authored numerous papers for the most significant journals, was Co-editor and contributing author of A Clinical Guide to Dental Traumatology, and has consulted to many organizations including the House Intergovernmental Relations and Human Resources Subcommittee, Letterman Army General Hospital, and the California Dental Superiority of Service Panel.

Dr. Cohen is also a leading legal expert witness on issues involving departures by dentists from the Standard of Endodontic Care, and has participated in over 400 cases in the United States and Canada.