Archway Endodontics Marks Five-Year Anniversary in St. Louis
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Archway Endodontics, a St. Louis endodontic practice, has reached a significant milestone by celebrating five years of service in the community. The milestone is marked by Dr. Brian R. Judd, DDS, MS, who has been the practice’s endodontist since its inception in September 2021.
The practice, located in the Hampton Village Plaza Medical Center at the intersection of Hampton and Chippewa, has been focused on providing specialty endodontic care to patients in St. Louis County and Southern Illinois. During this time, the practice has expanded its team and facilities, welcoming new team members and renovating its surgical suites.
Dr. Judd, who previously practiced as a general dentist in the Wichita, Kansas area for five years, decided to specialize in endodontics due to his desire to help patients in pain and develop exceptional skills in this field. His decision to focus on root canal therapy and other endodontic procedures has been instrumental in the practice's success.
Archway Endodontics offers a comprehensive range of endodontic services, including root canals, root canal retreatments, apicoectomies, 3-D imaging, and assessing and treating cracked teeth. Dr. Judd has been at the forefront of modern endodontic practices, contributing to the field through his research on the GentleWave System, an advanced technology used in root canal treatment.
Dr. Judd's expertise and dedication have not gone unnoticed. He has been invited to deliver the keynote address to the Greater St. Louis Dental Society, an organization with a membership of over 1,000 general dentists. His presentation centers on the link between root canal therapy and quality restorative dentistry, emphasizing the importance of the partnership between general dentists and endodontists in achieving the best outcomes for patients.
Over the past year, Archway Endodontics has continued to invest in patient care, enhancing its team with the addition of an office manager, a dental assistant, and a front desk coordinator. The practice has also renovated its three surgical suites and updated its website to provide a more user-friendly experience for prospective patients and referring dentists.
Dr. Judd reflects on the five-year journey, expressing gratitude for the trust placed in him by both patients and referring dentists. He emphasizes that modern root canal therapy is far from the painful and problematic treatment it once was, thanks to advancements in technology and techniques. "Root canal therapy has a reputation that does not match what modern endodontics can actually do," he says. "Getting patients out of pain and helping them keep their natural teeth is the most satisfying work I have done in dentistry, and I am grateful that St. Louis has given me five years of it."
The practice continues to be committed to relieving tooth pain, treating infections, and helping patients preserve their natural teeth in a safe, warm, and comfortable environment. Archway Endodontics is equipped with advanced technology, including cone beam CT imaging and three modern surgical suites, ensuring that patients receive the highest level of care.