Dr. Simon M. Ghattas
Dr. Ghattas was born in Houston, TX and was raised in Palm Beach County, FL since the age of four. Over the course of his career, he has dedicated himself to not only serving his patients but constantly learning and growing as a clinician. Before you meet Dr. Ghattas, you can learn more about him below.
My Approach
“Endodontic care should be quality-driven and patient centered - grounded in compassion, comfort, and minimally invasive techniques. By combining advanced technology with an evidence-based approach and a commitment to continual learning, I strive to deliver the highest standard of care for every patient.”
Education
Dr. Ghattas began his college career at Florida Atlantic University Honors College, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelors of Science. He then enrolled in the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, eventually graduating at the top of his class in 2009. He went on to complete an endodontic fellowship at the University of Florida, during which he continued to research and publish literature. He then completed his residency at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, receiving a masters in endodontics.
Today, Dr. Ghattas is a board-certified member and diplomate of the American Board of Endodontists and a fellow in the Pierre Fauchard Academy, International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists. He is also past-president of the Florida Association of Endodontists, past-president of the Central Palm Beach County Dental Association, and a member of the American Association of Endodontists, the American Dental Association and the Florida Dental Association where he actively serves as a Delegate for the Atlantic Coast District Dental Association.
Licensed in 2009, he has published multiple papers in peer-reviewed journals and lectured nationally on topics within the field of endodontics.
professional affiliations
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Diplomate, American Board of Endodontists
Dr. Ghattas is an internationally-recognized endodontist and is board-certified by the American Board of Endodontics, a distinction awarded to less than 15% of endodontists.
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President, Florida Association of Endodontists
As President of the FAE from 2018-2021, Dr. Ghattas was honored to help shape the future of the profession while remaining deeply committed to advancing clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
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Fellow, American College of Dentists
Dr. Ghattas is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the oldest major honorary organization for dentists, recognizing leadership, ethics, and exceptional contributions to the profession.
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Fellow, International College of Dentists
Dr. Ghattas is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, an honor that recognizes exceptional professional achievement, leadership, and service to the global dental community.
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Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy
As a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, an international honor organization recognizing leadership, integrity and outstanding contributions to dentistry, Dr. Ghattas is proud to uphold the highest standard of professionalism and service within his field.
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Delegate, Florida Dental Association
For over four years, Dr. Ghattas is a delegate for FDA, representing the Atlantic Coast District Dental Association and advocating for the interests of dental professionals in our region.
Research, presentations, Publications.
Comparison of Resistance to Cyclic Fatigue of Three Novel Reciprocating Endodontic File Systems; Ghattas S, Wagner W, Hoen M.
A Comparative Evaluation of the Sealing Ability of Two Root-end Filling Materials:An In Vitro Leakage Study Using Enterococcus faecalis. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2011 Aug; 112(2):e74-77.; Ghattas S, Nair U, Saber M, Natera M, Walker C, Pileggi R.
Master of Science (MS) Thesis: Comparison of Resistance to Cyclic Fatigue of Three Novel Reciprocating Endodontic File Systems. Oral research presentation, American Association of Endodontics (AAE) annual session, Boston, MA (2012)
A Comparative Evaluation of the Sealing Ability of Two Root-end Filling Materials: An In Vitro Leakage Study Using Enterococcus faecalis. Ghattas S, Nair U, Walker C, Pileggi R. Poster Research Presentation, AAE Annual Session, San Antonio, TX 2011
CBCT as a Diagnostic Tool. Ghattas S, Narayana P, Nair U, Pileggi R. Poster Research Presentation, AAE Annual Session, San Diego, CA (2010)
Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Enteral Sedation Through Incremental Multi-dosing of Sublingual Triazolam, and Intramuscular and Sublingual Reversal with Flumazenil. Wasif M, Ghattas S, Deshpande A, Moore P, Cuddy M, Giovannitti J, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Department of Dental Anesthesiology, December (2008)
Assessing the relationship between periodontal disease and sickle cell anemia among an African-American population in Pittsburgh. Ghattas S. University of Pittsburgh IRB# 07050093, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Department of Periodontology (2008)
The Value of Sinus Graft Procedure & Its E#ect on Implant Success/ Failure – A Literature Review. Ghattas S, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Department of Periodontology (2007)
Coiled-Coil Interaction Between Troponin T and Troponin I: Role of Conserved Residues. Department of Anatomy & Cellular Biology, Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, Tufts University School of Medicine. Ghattas S, Mukhopadhyay S, Sarkar S, (2004)
Outside of the office
Dr. Ghattas loves to spend his time with his wife, Dr. Maureen who is a dentist in WPB, and their two daughters. Whenever he isn’t busy at the practice, his personal interests cover a wide spectrum from tennis to motorsports and church to traveling.
