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Fucong ‘Tim’ Tian, DDS, PhD, Endodontist

Carl M. Block, DDS, FASO Periodontist at Virginia Family Dentistry Midlothian-288

Fucong ‘Tim’ Tian, DDS, PhD, Endodontist

Endodontist at VFD Short Pump | Practicing Since 2009

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Dr. Fucong ‘Tim’ Tian grew up in northern China. He received his dental degree from the School of Dentistry in Peking University in 2004. Thereafter he went through a combined program including endodontic specialty training and clinical research training for five years. He obtained his PhD degree and endodontic certificate in 2009. He served in the same school as an endodontist and faculty for nine years.

Dr. Tian moved to Augusta, GA in 2018 where he completed his second two-year endodontic residency training. He served in the Dental College of Georgia for three and half years as an assistant professor and pre-doctoral director in endodontics. He supervised both dental students and residents in endodontic clinic. In his academic career, Dr. Tian published nearly fifty articles in peer-reviewed journals and have been cited more than 1000 times. He is a board-certified endodontist by the American Board of Endodontics and well equipped with all the evidences behind clinical decisions.

Dr. Tian joined Virginia Family Dentistry in 2023. He also volunteers in the dental school of VCU as adjunct faculty. He was voted as the 2025 top dentist in endodontics by peer dentists.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Tian loves spending time with his family. He has two kids, including his son and a younger daughter. His wife is a dedicated secondary math teacher. He enjoys traveling, hiking and loves reading about history.


Education

Undergraduate Degree: Peking University

Graduate Degree (DDS): Peking University


Doctorate, Endodontics: Agusta University

Awards & Recognitions

Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics Richmond Magazine Top Endodontist 2025


Schedule an appointment with Dr. Tian at the Short Pump location

12040 W. Broad Street
Henrico, VA 23233

Tel: (804) 364-7010
Fax: (804) 364-7017

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