About Endodontics of the Triad

Dr. Elizabeth Applebaum, DMD, MS

Ivy League expertise with a compassionate touch

A lifelong commitment to learning and care

From her undergraduate studies at Stanford University to earning her dental degree at Harvard University and her master’s in endodontics at UNC-Chapel Hill, Dr. Elizabeth Applebaum’s path reflects a dedication to excellence. After over 15 years in Greensboro, she has become a trusted leader in advanced endodontic care, blending expertise with empathy to create a patient-centered approach.

Where expertise meets compassion

Dr. Applebaum’s focus on saving natural teeth is grounded in her elite training and board-certified expertise. She combines cutting-edge technology, including CBCT imaging, with a commitment to providing ethical, conservative care. Her compassionate approach ensures every patient feels heard, supported, and confident throughout their treatment.

Beyond the Operatory

Dr. Applebaum gives back through volunteer work, providing dental care for underserved patients at the Guilford County Adult Dental Clinic, NC Missions of Mercy, and NC Give Kids a Smile.

She is married to Dr. Matt Applebaum, a pediatric dentist at the Greensboro Center for Pediatric Dentistry. They have two daughters, Samantha Grace and Elliot Paige.

Clinical Director: Jeannie

Jeannie is from Summerfield, NC and has worked in the field of endodontics for 28 years. Jeannie runs every aspect of the clinical practice, and is the heart and soul of Endodontics of the Triad. Jeannie does all our ordering and management of equipment and supplies, compliance, sterilization, maintenance, repairs, and clinical staff training. She’s even cross-trained and is incredible at front desk tasks as well. Jeannie can and does do it all!

In addition to running the entire office Jeannie is an incredibly compassionate and professional chairside assistant. Her wonderful bedside manner puts patients at ease. Patients who need a little extra TLC are beyond fortunate to have Jeannie taking care of them.

Jeannie is a loving daughter to our part-time sterilization assistant, Kay, and is mom to our office mascot, her fur-baby Gunner.

Front Office Manager: Christy

Christy has had an exceptional career in the field of endodontics
since 1999. She started as a chairside assistant before moving
to the front desk 25 years ago. Christy manages the business
side of our practice. Her expertise in scheduling, billing, and
insurance that are unique to endodontics ensure that our
services are accessible for our patients. Christy will move
mountains to make sure that every patient who needs us gets
seen ASAP, for same day emergency treatment if necessary.
She communicates with our referring practices to make sure that
the experience from referral to treatment to return for restorative
care is completely coordinated and seamless.

Christy and her husband Dwayne love raising their 2 kids, Ayden
and Karlie, in the country. Managing their soccer, track and
dance schedules keeps them busy. Christy loves good food and
vacations with her family.

Lead Dental Assistant: Renee

Renee is from Eden, NC and continues to raise her family there. She graduated as a DAII from GTCC in 1997, and has been a specialist assistant in endodontics for 26 years. She has worked chairside with Dr. Applebaum for the past 16 years.

No one ever wished their root canal would take longer, and Renee will make sure that it is done as efficiently yet precisely as possible. Renee has extraordinary expertise in all aspects of clinical endodontics, including testing and diagnosis, 2D and 3D radiology, and sterilization/infection control. Renee ensures that all of our clinical supplies surpass the highest compliance standards in the industry.

Renee and her husband Ronnie have 2 wonderful children, their son Landon and daughter Emily. Emily can occasionally be found helping out as an office assistant, and she plans to follow in her mom’s footsteps and pursue a career in dentistry.

Financial Coordinator: Lauren

Lauren lives in Kernersville, NC and graduated as a DA1 from the Piedmont Dental Assistant Program in 2019. She has worked in endodontics with Dr Applebaum for 5 years. Lauren is the smiling face of our practice, and ensures that everyone who walks through our doors is treated with professionalism, kindness and respect.

Lauren coordinates the financial aspects of treatment for our patients. She is an insurance expert, and will work with patients to maximize their benefits while still receiving excellent care. Lauren also manages our social media accounts and referral marketing.