Steven D. Baerg, D.M.D. practices in Gig Harbor, Wash. He received his dental degree from Tufts University, a G.P.R. certificate from the V.A. hospital in San Diego, and completed his endodontic training at Boston University.  He is an affiliate assistant professor at the University of Washington department of endodontics, and diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He is a past president of the Washington State Association of Endodontists, has been a committee member of the American Association of Endodontists, and is a past endodontic specialty examiner for the North East Regional Board Examination. He is a founding member of the International Academy of Endodontics and current president-elect.