Dr. Rudd graduated Cum Laude from
Tulane
University receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. He then attended the
University of
North Carolina School Of Dentistry were he receive a Dental Degree with Honors. While attending dental school the faculty nominated Dr. Rudd from among the senior dental students to receive the Student Achievement Award in Endodontics. As a dental student, Dr. Rudd was awarded a research grant from the UNC dental research center. While in the second year of dental school, Dr. Rudd had the opportunity to present research at an American Association of Dental Research meeting. In his final year of Dental school, he was awarded a travel grant to present research findings at the International Association of Dental Research meeting in France. Dr. Rudd's research findings are published in both clinical and scientific journals.
After completing general dental training in 1998, Dr. Rudd received three years of advanced training at the University of North Carolina while earning a Certificate and Masters Degree in Endodontics. Dr. Rudd was selected for a second place poster presentation award for presenting thesis work at a national endodontic research presentation competition (AAE 2001).
Dr. Rudd entered private practice after completing advanced training in Endodontics in 2001. Dr. Rudd serves as an adjunct assistant professor with the UNC School of Dentistry Department of Endodontics. He enjoys teaching dental students, endodontic residents and keeping up with the latest in dental research and development.
Dr. Rudd is actively involved in organized dentistry. He was elected to serve as President of the Durham Orange County Dental Society in 2005. In addition, he is a member of various local dental study clubs. He is a Member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Endodontists, the North Carolina Dental Society, the Tar Heel Endodontic Society, and the Durham Orange County Dental Society.
