Kerith Rankin

Kerith Rankin, DMD, serves as an Assistant Professor and Director of Predoctoral Endodontics in the Department of Endodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. With a career dedicated to dental education and clinical excellence, she has been a full-time faculty member since 2013 and assumed the directorship in 2021.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Salem State University (2004)
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Tufts University (2008)
• Residency in Endodontics, Tufts University (2011)

Dr. Rankin specializes in endodontic treatment and dental education, with expertise in clinical supervision, treatment planning, and exam preparation. Her teaching philosophy centers on student success through hands-on clinical training and structured didactic instruction.

As an active educator, she supervises undergraduate dental students and endodontic residents in clinical procedures, lectures on endodontic topics, and develops curriculum for predoctoral licensing examinations. Her instructional approach integrates technical skill development with patient management strategies.

Professional affiliations include membership in the American Dental Education Association (since 2015), American Association of Endodontists (since 2010), American Dental Association (since 2004), and Massachusetts Dental Society (since 2004). She also contributes community service through volunteer work at First Baptist Church since 2003.