Eric M. Rivera is an expert in the field of endodontics. He is associate professor at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. He previously served as Chair and Graduate Program Director of the Department of Endodontics at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and as section editor for endodontics of the Quintessence International Dental Journal. He is a member of several dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, International Association for Dental Research, American Dental Education Association, and American Association of Endodontics. Dr. Rivera holds a DDS and a MS from the University of North Carolina.