Dr. Ricardo Obando is a Board-Certified Endodontist—a distinction held by less than 20% of all endodontists worldwide. This elite recognition exemplifies his dedication to clinical excellence, advanced training, and a relentless commitment to patient care.
Originally from Ecuador, Dr. Obando moved to Florida at a young age and has proudly called it home ever since. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.98 GPA from Florida International University in 2016, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. After being accepted into multiple dental schools, he chose the University of Florida (UF) to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a dentist.
While at UF, Dr. Obando developed a deep passion for endodontics (root canal therapy). Unlike most dental students who took scheduled vacation breaks, he devoted that time to assisting residents at the Department of Endodontics, attending weekly literature review courses, and traveling across the nation to shadow specialists and expand his knowledge. In 2020, he earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from UF. That same year, he achieved what had not been accomplished by a UF dental student since 2018—he was accepted directly into UF’s prestigious Endodontics Residency Program.
During residency, Dr. Obando was elected Chief Endodontics Resident by his faculty and peers, reflecting both his leadership and his clinical excellence. He went on to earn his Master of Science degree in Endodontics in 2022.
Today, Dr. Obando is recognized for his mastery of modern endodontics, including root canal therapy, root canal re-treatment, endodontic microsurgery (apicoectomy), trauma management, and the diagnosis of complex odontogenic and non-odontogenic pain. His patients and peers alike admire not only his technical expertise but also his compassionate approach to care.
Volunteer:
UF Ecuador Dental Humanitarian Trip (2016, 2017, 2018 Trip Leader)
UF Jamaica Dental Humanitarian Trip (2019)
Memberships:
American Association of Endodontists
Florida Association of Endodontists
American Dental Association
Florida Dental Association
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