Rafael A. Roges, DDS, is an associate professor of clinical dentistry and the Wayne G. and Margaret L. Bemis Endowed Professor in Endodontics at the University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, where he directs the advanced dental education program in endodontics. A diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, Roges is also an author and endodontist practicing in Westchester, California.