Dr. Lawrence M. Kotler, DDS

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Get to know Endodontist Dr. Lawrence M. Kotler, who serves patients in Alexandria, Virginia.

Dr. Kotler is a skilled endodontist who has been practicing in his field since 1980. He is proud to offer specialized care for each of his patients at his private practice in Alexandria, Virginia. 

With honesty and integrity being important parts of his practice, he facilitates this by taking the time to engage with his patients and keep them educated about their care. As a dental specialist, he knows that trust is vital, especially for when dealing with uncomfortable dental conditions. For this reason, he strives to offer his assistance for all endodontic needs, thereby giving his patients a healthy, happy smile.

As for his educational background, Dr. Kotler holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami, a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the Medical College of Virginia, a Master of Science (MS) degree in Oral Biology from George Washington University, and a Certificate in Endodontics from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. In 1994, he retired from the U.S. Army Dental Corps as Chief of the Department of Dentistry and Chief of Endodontics for the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. 

A past president of the Virginia Academy of Endodontists, Dr. Kotler is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics (ABE). The purpose of the ABE is to assure the public that the endodontists it certifies have demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skill, and expertise in the specialty of endodontics and to progressively raise the quality of patient care.

Endodontics is the dental specialty concerned with the study and treatment of the dental pulp. An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in treatment to help save teeth. They deal with problems with the inside of the tooth: the pulp, which is made up of nerves, blood vessels, and other soft tissues. One of the most common procedures these dental professionals perform is root canal treatment, which involves removing the infected pulp of a tooth and sealing it up.

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