Meet Dr. Groves – Fort Wayne Endodontist
Education and Professional Journey
Dr. Nomin Groves earned her DDS degree from China Medical University in 2008, achieving Dean’s List honors every year. After two years practicing as a general dentist, she moved to Japan to complete her PhD ahead of schedule. In 2013, Dr. Groves joined the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, where she treated patients with rare dental conditions, conducted research on tooth regeneration, and promoted evidence-based dentistry. She later completed advanced Endodontic specialty training at the University of Washington in Seattle, becoming a skilled root canal specialist.
Personal
Background
Originally from Ulanhot, Inner Mongolia—a city similar in size to Fort Wayne—Dr. Groves speaks fluent Mongolian, Mandarin, Japanese, and English. She is married to a Fort Wayne native, and they are raising their child here, making Fort Wayne both her home and practice community.
Inspiration to Become an Endodontist
Dr. Groves’ journey began in high school when she experienced her first root canal treatment. Inspired by how it relieved her pain and saved her tooth, she dedicated her career to becoming an endodontist. Today, she focuses on providing gentle, precise, and tooth-preserving care, helping patients overcome the fear of root canals and restoring confidence in their dental health.