An endodontist is first a general dentist who has chosen to specialize by completing an additional 2-3 years of training beyond dental school. Their additional training focuses on diagnosing and treating tooth pain and problems relating to the inside (pulp) of the tooth via the administration of root canal therapy and other endodontic treatment modalities. At present less than 3% of dentists are endodontist
Dr. Jon Hartley completed his dental training at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina. After practicing general dentistry for 3 years, he made the decision to specialize and was accepted at the world-renowned University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas where he completed a rigorous 24-month advanced training program in endodontics.
In addition to the years he has spent in advanced training, Dr. Hartley is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Less than 25% of endodontists in the nation have completed this rigorous 3-step process to achieve board certification. Dr. Hartley is currently the only board-certified endodontist in both Lincoln and Catawba County.
Tooth pain to hot or cold
Tooth pain while biting or chewing
Cracked or Fractured tooth
Dental Trauma/ Injury
Facial swelling/ dental abscess
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms it would be pertinent to seek care with an endodontist as soon as possible. While most of our patients are referred to us by their general dentist, a referral is not necessary to schedule an appointment at our office. If you feel that you are needing a consultation or treatment for any one of these previously mentioned symptoms, please give us a call and it would be an honor to see you in our office!
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Hickory Endodontics
1420 Old Lenoir Road, Ste A
Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: +1 (828) 345-0500
Lincolnton Endodontics
301 S Academy Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Phone: +1 (704) 240-3023
