Dentistry
Dr. Rico Short, DDS
Apex Endodontics P.C · Smyrna, GA
Identity verified on September 9, 2026
4 Peer Endorsements
5.0
Endorsed“Dr. Rico is a Board Certified Endodontist. He is an excellent clinician with high moral character. He will always do his best to preform precise treatments that are in the best interest of the patient.”
Brian P. Kardon, DMDDentist, Endodontics · Suffern, NYMarch 1, 2015
“I have referred a number of patients to Dr Rico Short over the years and they have all had good treatment results. When I had a problem tooth he saw me immediately, performed proper testing, and informed me that my tooth did not require endo treatment. I highly recommend Dr Rico Short.”
Valerie C. Fuller, DMD PCDentist · Martins Ferry, OHMarch 1, 2015
“Rico is an outstanding Endodontist and I refer my patients to him for his expertise and exceptional skills.”
Arun Nayyar, DMD, DDSDentist, Prosthodontics · Roswell, GAMarch 1, 2015
“As a Generalist who has performed root canal therapy for 30 years, I refer my difficult or questionable cases to Rico knowing that he has the expertise to pursue a solution. He is also very sharing and eager to help me increase my knowledge of endodontics.”
Guy McMaster, DMDDentist, General Practice · Atlanta, GAMarch 1, 2015
Any verified healthcare professional can endorse, once per colleague per cycle.
About
Dr. Short was awarded a presidential scholarship and studied at Morris Brown College, from 1992-1995 to achieve a Bachelor of Science degree in 3 years. Read moreShow less
Dr. Short was awarded a presidential scholarship and studied at Morris Brown College, from 1992-1995 to achieve a Bachelor of Science degree in 3 years. He graduated valedictorian with a 3.98 GPA. Dr. Short attended the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry from 1995-1999 and attained a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree in which he graduated with honors. He went back home to practice general dentistry in Columbus Georgia for 2 years. Dr. Short’s compassion lead him to treat underserved children who had less access to dental care and help those who wanted to save their teeth. It birthed the desire for him to become excellent in one particular area in dentistry: root canal therapy. Dr. Short furthered his education to become a root canal specialist (Endodontist) at Nova Southeastern University in 2002. In the process he performed externships at Miami Children’s Hospital in Miami Florida (pediatrics) and even abroad to Universidad Autonoma de Tlaxcala in Tlaxcala Mexico (apical microsurgery).
Dr. Short has membership in several honorary dental societies. Some of them include: American Association of Endodontists, American Board of Endodontics, American Dental Association, National Dental Association, The Hinman Dental Society, Southern Endodontic Study Club, and many more local and national dental membership societies
Recognition history
2 awards
- 2016 City WinnerDentistry · Smyrna
- 2015 City WinnerDentistry · Smyrna
Issued in earlier Doctors’ Choice Awards cycles. History, not current standing.
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