Calvin D. Torneck DDS, MS, FRCD(C)

Dr. Torneck is a retired professor emeritus who teaches part-time in the graduate endodontic program at the University of Toronto and a visiting professor in the postdoctoral endodontic program at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He joined the U of T faculty of dentistry in 1960 to pursue a part-time career in teaching and research. In the ensuing years, he progressed through the academic ranks to become a full professor and chair of the department of endodontics, and co-chair of the postgraduate and graduate endodontic departments before retiring in 2000. In September 2006, he also retired from his private practice in Toronto. He has served as a consultant and senior staff member to the dental divisions at Mt. Sinai Hospital and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

Dr. Torneck has authored or co-authored 60 scientific papers, five endodontic teaching manuals, and contributed chapters to 19 textbooks related to dental practice and dental science. He has also served as an editorial consultant to several national and international scientific journals and lectured extensively in North, Central and South Americas, as well as Europe, Israel, Australia and South Africa.

He has served as a member and executive member of numerous national and international dental, scientific and academic associations. He is a past president and founder of the Canadian Academy of Endodontics and the Ontario Society of Endodontists, as well as a past president of the American Board of Endodontics, Pulp Biology Section of the International Association for Dental Research and the American College of Dentists, Ontario Section. He is a recipient of the U of T Dental Students Society and Dental Student Athletic Awards; University of Michigan Endodontic Alumni Award of Merit; AAE Ralph F. Sommer and Louis I. Grossman Awards; and U of T Dental Alumni Alumnus of Distinction Award.

He was recently honored by the Toronto Endodontic Alumni Association with the establishment of the Shimon Friedman and Cal Torneck Research Fellowship. He holds a Honorary Membership in the Peruvian Endodontic Association and the Endodontic Society of Spain, and has been honored with Life Membership in the Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, Canadian Dental Association, OKU Honor Dental Society, International Association of Dental Research, Alpha Omega Fraternity, AAE, CAE and OSE. He also has an Honorary Life membership with the Toronto Academy of Dentistry. He is the current Secretary of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations.

He received his D.D.S. degree from U of T in 1958, M.S. degree and certificate of endodontics from the University of Michigan in 1959. He is a Life-Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists in Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.