Why Choose Our Practice?

When it comes to choosing an endodontist, we know that you have options. Personalized, gentle, comprehensive patient care is our number one priority.  Drs. Gerard (recently retired) and Oertel have been serving the Southside, Virginia area’s endodontic needs for a combined over 50 years, and Dr. Harmon proudly joins them in their mission of excellence and compassion in treating our patients.

Here are just a few things that make our practice unique:

fully locally owned and operated

 

CLINICAL EXCELLENCE

Our doctors attend well-beyond the annual continuing education requirements and are always striving to maintain current of the latest peer-reviewed research to best serve your endodontic needs.  As such, we have invested in technologies which are scientifically proven to provide better endodontic care, specifically the GentleWave sytem which allows us to use minimally-invasive endodontic techniques, the latest CBCT imaging technology through J. Morita, and recently updated microscopes to see even better into your tooth.  Additionally, our endodontists volunteer their time lecturing to area dentists and teach at VCU School of Dentistry.  We are committed to you and are passionate about our role as savers of teeth and healers of endodontic disease.

 

CARE AND COMMITMENT

From the front office to the exam room, our practice is made up of professionals who take your oral health very seriously. Using state-of-the-art equipment designed with safety and efficiency in mind, we are able to offer top-notch care. As you walk through our office, you will notice that everything is clean, comfortable, and thoroughly sterilized. Your safety and comfort are our priority.

HONESTY AND AFFORDABILITY

We know that the cost of care can be confusing. In addition to offering a number of in-office payment options to fit your budget, we also give you up-front cost information on your treatment ahead of time. We file to all private dental insurance plans and offer various forms of dental financing with credit available in time frames that fit your needs. We are happy to help you navigate your dental insurance and our alternative payment options. 

EASY ACCESS TO ENDODONTIC CARE AND INFORMATION

We know that your time is valuable to you, and that’s why we offer a quick turnaround time on calls and appointment requests. We are happy to answer any questions or concerns in the office, over the phone, or via email.

COMPREHENSIVE ENDODONTIC CARE IN ONE LOCATION

At Southside Endodontics, we are qualified to handle all aspects of your endodontic care, so you are always surrounded by people that you trust. If we must refer out, we promise to send you to carefully vetted colleagues who apply the same professional principles in their office that we do in ours.

COMFORT

We respect and understand that many patients experience dental anxiety. At our office, we do everything we can to make sure that your experience is as enjoyable as possible. By communicating clearly what you can expect during your treatment, we are often able to alleviate dental fear. We encourage you to bring headphones and music to listen to during your treatment and to let us know if you experience any discomfort during your treatment so that we may modify to make you more comfortable.  We also have earplugs and blankets available for your comfort.

PERSONALIZED SERVICE

At our practice, you aren’t just a patient. We take an interest in you and your oral health needs. We think you’ll find a friend in your dental professional during your visit!