Endodontist in Deerfield
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Tam Trinh,
DDS, MS, MBA
Dr. Trinh is an endodontist in Deerfield with over a decade of experience. For him, the greatest reward in his line of work is seeing the tangible impact he can have on his patients’ lives. Every day presents new challenges, and he finds it both intellectually stimulating and deeply gratifying to find the right solutions to these challenges to help ease his patients’ pain and guide them toward better health. You can learn more about Dr. Trinh’s passion of endodontics as well as his academic background and inspiration by reading below.
Why Did You Decide to Become an Endodontist?

Dr. Trinh has always had an affinity for problem solving, and dentistry offered a perfect blend of intellectual challenge and hands-on work. In a summer program at UC San Francisco, he was able to see how dentists made a real difference in their patients’ lives, all while continually learning and growing in their skills, which inspired him.
The more he learned about dentistry, the more he realized it was a career that would allow him to combine his love for science and precision with his desire to have meaningful, long-term impacts on people. The opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and his colleagues while continuing to develop professionally made it clear that dentistry was right for him.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Education:
- Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Illinois Chicago
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Residency:
- Endodontic Residency (MS), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Professional Memberships:
- American Dental Association
- Illinois State Dental Society
- American Association of Endodontists
- Chicago Dental Society
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